Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover novel Chapter 1517

Chapter 1517 But I Love You

Edmund’s candid words caused all the colors on Tillie’s face to drain away.

“Even so, can’t we live out our days in peace?” she pleaded, unwilling to give up.

However, Edmund’s smirk widened.

“Are you dreaming? Has all the luxury goods gotten into your head?”

“No, I sincerely meant what I said. Edmund, I know you don’t like me, and I’m not worthy of you, but don’t you need a family too? If you want to establish yourself in Jadeborough and expand the influence of the Cooper family, don’t you need to marry someone sooner or later? Does it make a difference who you marry?”

Tillie suddenly realized that she had calmed down.

Having lost all hope and no longer caring about the consequences, she gained the courage to go all out. Her mental state allowed her to be more shrewd than ever.

Edmund was stunned.

I-I have never thought about that before. She’s right. If I want to restore the glory of the Coopers, don’t I need a complete family? As for my feelings, there’s no way I can satisfy them in this lifetime.

“Edmund, don’t worry. Even though I’m staying by your side, you can treat me as your partner. I no longer want to go through the hassle of remarriage again. I’m also sure that you’re unwilling to spend time marrying another girl, am I right?

She paused for a while and continued, “Therefore, we can come to an agreement. We will pose as a married couple in public, but in private, we are nothing more than partners or friends. We won’t bother nor interfere with each other’s lives. Isn’t that better for you?”

This time, she had seized the initiative and was emboldened by it. Every word that came out of her mouth seemed to strike a chord with Edmund.

Evidently, Tillie wasn’t a fool in at all.

Edmund was indeed tempted by her idea.

After that, he didn’t say another word until he returned to his room and closed the door.

Meanwhile, Tillie heaved a sigh of relief when she saw how he reacted. Feeling her body go limp, she almost collapsed in the corridor.

Edmund’s response was indicative of his tacit agreement, causing Tillie to break into a smile.

When she returned to her room for the night, she enjoyed the best sleep she had gotten for the first time in months.

The next day, Edmund left the Cooper residence early in the morning.