Chapter 322: Chapter 322

Detecting the delight in his tone, Vera frowned. "Brother Nathan, I’m really sorry about what happened just now."

"It’s alright." On the other end of the line, concern was evident in Nathan Leafcastle’s voice. "He... he didn’t lose his temper with you, did he?"

"That’s good. Then let’s talk again when we’re both free."

"Brother Nathan!" Vera bit her lip. "Actually, aside from apologizing, there’s something else I wanted to tell you. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me, but I think, in the future..."

She secretly clenched her jaw, finally steeling her heart.

"We should stop seeing each other."

Nathan Leafcastle was silent for a moment on the other end of the line.

"He’s the one who asked you to do this, isn’t he?"

Vera remained silent.

"Vera, don’t you think this man is incredibly overbearing and selfish? With him, you don’t even have any freedom... With a man like that, will you truly be happy?"

Vera turned her face, looking at Kris Cooper not far away.

The man stood in the twilight, his handsome face bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, his gaze doting as he watched her.

Gazing at his figure, bits and pieces from the past month flashed through Vera’s mind. His adoration, his protectiveness, his unconditional giving... The comical misunderstandings between them, the way her heart pounded when he kissed her... Yes, Kris Cooper was naturally domineering and sometimes quick-tempered, but in the years since her amnesia, he was the man who had treated her best, aside from her father.

"I don’t know what the future holds, but..." Vera took a deep breath, her voice soft yet resolute. "I want to be with him!"

"Vera, I know he’s helped you, but you need to understand that gratitude isn’t love. Do you truly love him?"

Vera gazed at Kris Cooper in the distance as he held up one finger, reminding her she had one minute left. Suddenly, everything became clear to her. Before, she could never quite figure out her feelings for this man. Was it gratitude, affection, or love...? But now, as Nathan Leafcastle asked her this question, she suddenly found her answer. She didn’t know if this counted as love, but of one thing, Vera was absolutely certain: if she had to choose one person in this world, that person... would be Kris Cooper!

"Brother Nathan, you’re so wonderful; you’ll definitely find a girl who’s a better match for you. I’m sorry... Goodbye."

After hanging up, she clutched her phone and jogged over to Kris Cooper, then leaped into his arms, throwing hers around him.

His phone rang in his pocket. Kris Cooper was just taking it out of his suit when Vera suddenly launched herself at him. Caught off guard, the phone nearly flew from his hand, and he stumbled back a step to regain his balance.

"You little whirlwind! My phone..." Kris Cooper wrapped his left arm around her waist.

Vera paid him no mind, simply tightening her arms around his neck. Clinging to him like a little koala, she pressed close to his ear. Get full chapters from novel⦿fire.net

"My love, I love you."

The man’s expression froze. Then, he raised the hand still grasping his phone to gently lift her small face, his amber eyes gazing into her large, bright ones in disbelief.

She pouted playfully. "You heard me perfectly well, and you still ask."

"Darling," Kris Cooper murmured, "Say it again."