Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1210

It was just that there would never be anything more between them, especially now that Noah was dead.

"I get it now, why you liked him so much. He really was a lot better than me. He was a hero.

"After loving someone like that, anyone else would just be settling. Don't worry... I'm the heir of the illustrious Morrison family, Prince Charming to countless women. I don't want to be anyone's second choice either."

Ethan delivered the last of it with a teasing grin, then waved and left without looking back, not waiting for Charlotte to reply.

...

Michael woke with a start, crying out Winnie's name. It was already broad daylight.

He had long since come back home, but the other side of the bed was empty.

Michael rushed downstairs, but before he could start searching, Winnie came into view.

She was wearing an apron and carrying two plates of breakfast, walking unhurriedly to the dining table across from him.

"Up so early? Why did you come down without getting properly dressed? You'll catch a cold!"

Winnie's voice was soft, with a note of displeasure only when she glanced at his thin clothes.

Michael stood frozen for a moment, then rushed over and pulled her into his arms.

Surprise flickered in Winnie's eyes. She was about to speak when she heard his heart pounding in his chest, much faster than usual.

She reached up and gently rubbed his back.

"Silly, I'm right here."

While Winnie had been in the hospital, Michael hadn't left her side for a moment.

She had been terrified that the incident would reopen his trauma, but to her surprise, he had stayed remarkably calm.

"Winnie, let's go home."

Michael held her for a while, then said it out of nowhere.

Winnie was taken aback.

His head was buried in the crook of her neck, his lips brushing her ear, and his warm breath sent tingles all through her body.

"Home? You mean back to Goldmont City?"

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