NovelOnlineChapter 1038: "Eric!" Linda's grip tightened, her voice desperate.
She looked up at him, her eyes brimming with frustration and vulnerability. "Are you angry with me? Do you still hold it against me? For knowing you first but choosing Ernest back then?" "Linda," Eric shook his head, frowning. "You're reading too much into it. I didn't..." "Don't lie to me. I know you had feelings for me!" Her voice cracked, tears spilling over. "You have every right to be upset. I did turn my heart to your brother. But Eric, I liked you just as much as I liked Ernest!" Eric stood frozen, trying to interrupt. "Linda, please..." But she was unstoppable now, her words tumbling out. There was no going back once she'd started. Since she had spoken of her feelings, she could only go all out! "Eric, trust me! My feelings for you are as real as they were for Ernest! I may have kept my distance these past years, but from now on, you'd have all of me." "Linda..." Eric shut his eyes, unable to meet her gaze.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Ernest has Elissa now! I'm done with him, I swear!" she pressed on, undeterred.
Eric couldn't rein her in, no one could.
"Eric, I know you feel something for me. Since Hadley cinto your life, you've never truly been hers!" Linda's smile held a quiet certainty. “Remember when we were kids? You promised you'd always look out for me, be there for me. And you have-quietly watching overall these years. I see it now, how you feel." Her words trailed off as she noticed Eric's expression shift.
His face remained impassive-more than that, it was frigid, tinged with discontent and a hint of unease.
"What's the matter? I'm saying I'll be with you, that you can leave Hadley behind. Doesn't that make you happy? I'm the one you've always liked since we were kids." The atmosphere grew heavy, almost stifling.
Eric finally met her gaze, his tone flat, teetering between doubt and echo. "You are the one I've always liked since we were kids?" Explore captivating tales on galηovsThe room fell into a dead silence.
Finally, Eric's voice cut through, low and controlled. “Yes, I do like you... That's undeniable. How could I not like the girl who pulledback from the brink of death?" "Eric..." Relief washed over Linda. She got emotional, and her eyes glistened with tears that threatened to fall. "But..." Eric's eyes turned darker, and his tone grew more serious. “Linda, you've been with Ernest for over a decade. Never have I felt jealous. I've only ever felt happy for both of you..." With each word, the spark in Linda's eyes faded gradually.
Struths were painful to say, yet necessary. "Do you see what I'm trying to say?" he asked quietly.
"No... No..." Linda shook her head frantically, terror evident on her face.
Eric's expression softened as he continued, "My affection for you was born out of a deep sense of om gratitude. Ofelt indebted to you because you saved me. My feelings for you go beyond romantic interest. It's a connection that surpasses ordinary feelings."
Eric believed every act of kindness should be returned tenfold. To him, Linda was the beacon that had m granted him a new chance at life. Throughout the years, he had protected her tirelessly, never seeking anything in return. He only wished for her happiness.
"No... No!" Linda vehemently shook her head, tears is cascading down her cheeks. Nt not like that!"
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