He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 243

Chapter 19

Under the moonlight, Alistair held Lorelei’s hand a little tighter.

‘Since it’s not a mission, then starting today, let’s officially be together, okay?”

Lorelei looked up, met his earnest gaze, and nodded gently. “Okay.”

That simple word made Alistair’s eyes light up instantly.

He leaned down and placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

t wasn’t a kiss of passion, but of cherish.

The days that followed were as sweet as a dream.

hey stayed on the private island for another week, watching the sunrise and sunset together every day, and lying in each other’s arms on the beach at night, ounting the stars.

he smiles on Lorelei’s face grew more frequent, as if the sea breeze were gradually smoothing away her pain.

he day they returned to Miami, they were swarmed by reporters waiting for them as soon as they left the airport.

listair instinctively shielded Lorelei behind him, his brow furrowed.

lis assistant immediately stepped in to block the reporters and escort them to the car.

ut the next morning, the Miami headlines still broke the news-

Sterling Corporation Heir Returns from Romantic Getaway, Mysterious New Love Suspected to be Vaughn Family Heiress!]

listair looked at the newspaper, his expression displeased.

1l have my people kill the story.”

Don’t,” Lorelei said, gently placing her hand on his. “Let them run it.”

listair was a hit surprised.

Aren’t you afraid Damian will see it?”

orelei smiled faintly.

What’s there to be afraid of?

Since I’ve chosen to stand by your side. I’ll have to face this sooner or later. Hiding won’t solve anything”

fer words were calm, but inside her heart was in turmoil.

I wasn’t that she hadn’t considered Damian seeing it, or that she wasn’t worried he would come looking for her.

it if she didn’t even have this much courage, how could she deserve to stand by Alistairs aldr?

ure enough, that very evening. Damion arrived in Miand on a private jet and went straight to Alistair’s hillatde estate.

Lorelei! I know you’re in there! Come out and see me!

orelei stood at the window, looking down at the familiar yet distant figure below, and said to the inter

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“Tell him to go back. There’s nothing left for us to say.”

The butler quickly returned.

“Mr. Blackwood refuses to go. He says he won’t leave until he sees you.”

Lorelei sighed, put on a coat, and walked slowly out the main door.

The moment Damian saw her, he rushed forward.

‘Lorelei, I was wrong! I really know I was wrong! Sabine lied to me about everything. She can’t even have children. She did it on purpose to hurt you…”

‘Can we start over? I promise I’ll never let you suffer even the slightest bit again…”

orelei listened quietly, her face expressionless.

When he finally finished, she spoke coolly.

Damian, we’re over.”

No! We’re not!”

Damian grabbed her arm, agitated.

You’re still mad at me, aren’t you? Hit me, curse me, do whatever you want, but don’t say that!”

I’m not angry,” Lorelei said, pulling her arm free. “I just… don’t love you anymore.”

ler words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Damian’s head.

le stood stunned for a moment, then, like an enraged beast, his voice suddenly rose.

You don’t love me? Then who do you love? Alistair?”

Don’t be naive! A rich boy with his status, how could he possibly be serious about you? You’re just a game to him!”

orelei’s heart felt as if it had been pricked by a needle, an unbearable pain.

his was the man she had once loved so deeply.

le had cast her aside like trash when she needed him most, and now he was trying to hurt her with the most venomous words.

amian continued.

I’m the only one who won’t hold your past against you. A divorced woman who can’t even have children–who else would want you but me?

hese words cut into Lorelei’s heart like a knife.

ut she had known for a long time that Damian had never truly respected her.

hat’s why he had abandoned her without a second thought when he met Sabine, who was his equal in status.

ust as she was about to speak, a calm voice came from behind her.

Mr. Blackwood, I believe you’re mistaken about something

Alistair had appeared at some point. He naturally put his arm around Lorelei’s shoulder, his gaze cold as he looked at Damian.

My girlfriend is Miss Vaughn, of the Vaughn family. She has nothing to do with you.”

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