114: What

WINTER:

I was left speechless at Cali’s statement.

I was not expecting what he would say.

Me rejecting Hawk? There were times when I did think about that. That I should follow what my heart dictated, but then my mind would go back to Hawk and how the rejection would hurt him.

I could not do it. I did not want to hurt him.

"Pumpkin? Despite the revelations I found now, of Nathalia liking your bodyguard, can I still say that I have a higher chance now that my secretary wanted your bodyguard for herself?"

My mouth opened and closed.

He grabbed my hand and squeezed it tight.

It was only a yes or a no answer, but why did it seem like it was difficult to answer?

"Pumpkin? Please tell me if I have a better chance now?"

He always had a higher probability of being accepted as my boyfriend. But then, what about Hawk?

I instantly pulled my hand away and distanced myself away from him.

"I did not say anything like that, Cali. All I am saying is that you don't have the right to dictate to Nat