He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 220

Chapter 21

Outside the apartment, Liam slowly squatted down, covering his face with his hands as suppressed sobs escaped from between his fingers.

The late night wind was cold, chilling him to the bone.

But he didn’t leave. Instead, he leaned against the old locust tree at the foot of Seraphina’s apartment building and stood watch for the entire night.

For the next few days, Liam came every day.

n the morning, when Seraphina left, she would see him standing there stubbornly, his face etched with fatigue, his eyes bloodshot.

Sera, have you had breakfast? I brought you some pan–fried buns from that place downstairs I heard are really good.”

eraphina walked straight past him without a glance.

n the evening, when she returned from working late, he was still there.

Sera, let me walk you up.”

he still ignored him, taking out her key to open the door.

llis stood at the window of Seraphina’s apartment, his heavy gaze fixed on the stubborn figure below.

iam had been standing there for four whole days, from dawn till dusk, rain or shine.

There’s a heavy storm coming today.” Ellis said softly, turning his head to speak to Seraphina beside him.

eraphina was focused on reviewing the rose crest technique, and upon hearing him, she simply gave a faint “Mm.”

er tone was calm and unwavering, as if the man’s persistence downstairs had nothing to do with her.

llis looked at her slender profile, wanting to say something but holding back.

is feelings for Seraphina had grown quietly through countless design tutorials and moments of facing challenges side by side.

le admired her talent and, even more, felt for her resilience. Watching Liam pester her like this filled him with indignation–he was only mentioning it briefly. e certainly wasn’t going to speak well of his rival.

was just that… he was afraid this storm would extinguish not only Liam’s obsession, but also the peaceful life Seraphina had just managed to find.

Ilis didn’t say any more. He stood there silently for a moment, then picked up the jacket slung over the back of the chair. “I’m heading back bant stay up toa de tonight. Message me anytime if you have questions.”

Okay, be careful on your way?

3lis nodded and turned to leave.

is he passed downstairs, he gave 14am a pointed look

le truly couldn’t understand how Liam could have been so cruel as to lose someone as wonderful as seraphing

night fell, and without warning, large raindrops began to fall, quickly forming a curtain of rain

fierce wind howled and swept through the city. The old forual free at the foot of the apartment building was bet and battered, making “whoshing ou

Jam remained standing there, letting the downpour soak him from head to toe

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He Gave Her Strawberries Gave Me Over Itchen ViY BAN WYKWAY HU

Chapter 21

The cold rain streamed down from his hair and clothes, yet he stood like an unfeeling statue, his gaze locked firmly on the window of Seraphina’s apartment.

He was waiting–waiting for an impossible miracle, waiting for her to soften, waiting for her to come downstairs and give him just one look.

Jpstairs, Seraphina stood by the window, looking at the figure being consumed by the storm below. She quickly averted her gaze, sat back down at her desk. and poured all her energy into her designs.

he had once placed all her love and trust in him, but for Melody’s sake, he had shattered it all to pieces.

His repentance now came far too late.

he next morning, the rain had stopped, and a faint light was breaking through the sky.

iam finally couldn’t hold on any longer. His vision went black, and he collapsed.

he bodyguard who had been secretly keeping watch nearby rushed forward, helped him up, and called out anxiously, “Mr. Blackwood! Mr. Blackwood!”

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