He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 241

Chapter 17

The dull ache of a hangover hammered at Lorelei’s temples.

She woke up in the soft bed, fragments of the previous night’s memories flooding her mind.

How she had sobbed in front of Alistair, how she had incoherently poured out her pain and shame…

Her cheeks burned, and she wanted to bury herself under the covers and never come out.

just as she was wallowing in her embarrassment, there was a knock on the door, followed by Alistair’s voice.

Lorelei, are you awake? Breakfast is ready.”

Lorelei had no choice but to take a deep breath, quickly wash up, get dressed, and go out.

When she arrived at the dining room. Alistair was already seated.

Does your head still hurt? I had them prepare something to help with the hangover.”

orelei sat down across from him awkwardly, barely daring to meet his gaze, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.

I’m okay… thank you.”

is if he hadn’t noticed her discomfort, Alistair calmly pushed a bowl of warm oatmeal in front of her.

eeing how at ease he was, Lorelei’s own awkwardness began to subside.

he days on the island flew by.

haring a scuba diving trip, an enthusiastic staff member mistook them for a married couple and said to Lorelei with a smile.

Mrs. Sterling, this way, please Watch your step.”

orelel was taken aback for a moment but didn’t correct him. Instead, she instinctively stole a glance at Alistair beside her.

le was looking down, checking her oxygen mask his profile sharp and serious, but the corner of his mouth was curved into a tiny, almost umperceptible sui

hat discovery made Loreley’s heart skipe beat

Tar evening, Lorelei mastered her thorage and asked him directly

Alistar

Have you fallen for for?

Y

The dunt quation dostly caught the usually rade and compared Allstads off guard

A rare flicker of pante crossed tus face, and a faint laugh carpt up his wars

After a pause of a few seconds, he gave a slight sud

Yes.”

A thrill went through Lorelei. Her eyes sparkling, she looked at him with a hint of playful triumph

So, does that mean my mission is complete?

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Chapter 17

However, when Alistair heard the word “mission“, his expression dimmed slightly.

He looked at Lorelei again, his gaze filled with an unprecedented seriousness and sincerity.

“Lorelei, for now… can we forget about that mission?”

“I want to ask you, not because of any assignment, to just be with me, for real. Can we?”

He paused, then, word by word, confessed clearly and solemnly.

“I’ve truly… fallen for you.”

The sudden confession left Lorelei stunned.

After the initial joy, the heavy weight of reality set in.

The light in her eyes slowly faded. She looked down, her voice laced with bitterness.

“Alistair, don’t joke around… You’re the heir to the Sterling family of Miami. You have a prestigious background. How many girls from good, clean families are lining up to marry you?”

I… I’m divorced, I’ve been through so many horrible things, and my body is…”

I can never have children. How could someone like me ever be worthy of you?”

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