Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe) novel Chapter 569

Anna was stunned. Everything around her overwhelmed her mind, making it impossible to think. How could something like this have happened between her and Taylor?

Not to mention the grudges between the Sander and Carlyn families—he was the one who had raised her. Although they weren't blood relatives, in Anna's heart, she always considered him a brother and nothing more.

But ...

Fragmented memories surfaced in her mind. It wasn't Taylor's fault. From beginning to end, she had been the one who initiated everything.

She didn't blame him. If anything, he had always treated her well. It was just hard for her to accept what had just happened.

She wasn't a child anymore, easily coaxed with a few words. Gone were the days when a simple promise could keep her content on a secluded island for years.

Now, her only thought was to return to the Sanders. They were destined to stand on opposite sides. How could there be anything more between them?

Tears welled up and soaked her lashes, dripping onto Taylors' skin.

"Anna, is something wrong?" He raised his hand to wipe away her tears.

Anna remained silent, tears kept falling. Seeing her like this broke his heart.

"Anna, don't scare me. Don't keep things to yourself—tell me what's wrong?"

Taylor cupped her face, looking into her glassy eyes, full of concern as he asked, "Did I do something wrong, did I hurt you?"

Meeting Taylor's worried gaze, Anna pursed her lips and whispered, "Taylor, I'm sorry, I was affected by the effects of the drug at the time, I really lost my mind, I ... I didn't want it to be like that."

Taylor gently patted her back. "Anna, you don't need to blame yourself. In fact, I have liked you for a long time. What happened yesterday was my choice. As I have said, I will take care of you from now on."

Anna's eyes widened in shock. "Taylor, what are you saying?"

Taylor met her gaze, speaking slowly, "Anna, I like you. I want to take care of you for the rest of my life."

If she hadn't known about his feelings, maybe she could have brushed everything off. But now, knowing the truth, Anna wasn't happy. She couldn't accept it.

"I've always seen you as my brother," she said, her voice trembling. "And you ... you've had feelings for me all this time?"

Anna's mind was too pure, too straightforward. Taylor hadn't expected her reaction to be so intense. He quickly tried to explain. "Anna, it's not like that. Even though I love you, I never—"

"Don't touch me. You're disgusting." She shoved him away with all her strength.

Taylor stared blankly at his hand, stunned, unsure how to mend the rift that had just torn between them.

He truly hadn't expected Anna to react this way after waking up.

He said softly, "Anna, even though I have told you I love you, I never thought about making you mine."

Anna pushed him away, her voice tight. She said, "I need some time alone."