Stay Around You Now And Forever novel (Hunter Jackson) novel Chapter 455

Emily was taken aback. Had she heard it wrong?

She was muddled and could only muster a stiff smile. "Well, Terry, I'm a mother of two."

She did not have the qualification to fall in love, or even get married.

Terry stared at her, disapproving. "So what?"

So what? She had two children.

And he, a single man, lived here, got a good job, and was now the minister of a large security group, and had a very bright future.

With his good condition, of course, he should find a young and beautiful single woman.

And she, infamous, had been raised by men.

In this life, Emily didn’t plan to find another man at all. She could live a good life with two children by herself.

"Terry, I don't know what you're feeling tonight, but I'm really not for you."

She struggled and wanted to take her hand back.

But Terry tightened his grip and refused to let her back down.

"Why not? Haven't we gotten along enough these last two years? Did I do something wrong that made you unhappy?"

Terry was a little nervous. No, he’d been nervous ever since he heard Joe's words and decided to confess to her.

"Emily, tell me what you don't like about me, and I'll change it. I'll change it right away. I really can change it."

"No, Terry, you are good? You are always good."

He was perfect as a friend and as a "dad" to her two children.

But she couldn’t tell why she didn’t like him.

"Do you understand? I have children."

"I said I don’t mind." The one who didn’t understand was her!

"I liked you. I have always liked you. Since two years ago, nay, since many years ago, I fell in love with you."

Probably all over the world, she was the only one who did not know his mind.

Had he really repressed it so deeply that she could not feel it?

No wonder even Joe said he was stupid. He just couldn’t show his love.

"I'm sorry. I should have told you early so you could have understood me sooner."

His forehead and face were slightly sweaty from the strain, and even his palms were almost wet with sweat.

"I've really liked you for a long time, Emily. Give me a chance to be a real father to your children, will you?"

Emily didn't speak. Her fingertips were shaking.

"What can I make you believe me?" Terry was anxious.

Emily shook her head. In fact, given what she knew about Terry, what he was saying wasn't a joke.

She just didn't expect that things would develop like this.

For two years, they'd been getting along like family.

All of a sudden, she felt uneasy to break this relationship.

"Terry..."

"I know I shouldn't give you a hard time. I am so impulsive."

Terry was never willing to make her feel bad.

He would be softhearted when he saw her awkward look.

If Joe saw this scene now, he would nag again.

Terry loosened his grip, got up, and headed for the bathroom.

He needed to calm down. Maybe a cold shower would be a good idea.

"Don't be angry. I won't say it again."