Trap

"I've always known, even my current position at the county clinic was recommended by Professor Smith. After that incident, although he didn't deliberately keep a distance from me, he wasn't as warm as before. I knew it was for my own good, so after leaving the hospital, I tried to keep some distance from him as much as possible."

"But my respect for the professor and his care for me over the years, we both kept in our hearts. It's me who has caused his current predicament."

The usually composed and calm woman completely crumbled at this moment.

Perhaps Shawn didn't understand before, but at this moment, he fully understood everything about Ivy.

Her restraint, her tenacity, and the warm heart beneath the cold exterior.

Stability and aloofness were just her protective colors; deep down, she had a heart softer than anyone else's.

Thinking about this, Shawn increased the strength of his embrace, truly wishing to embed her in his arms, to tell her right now that she didn't need to fea