19

As I was about to leave the hospital, a hoarse voice came from behind me: "Are you satisfied now?"

I turned around to see Linda holding a sheet of paper.

She had lost a lot of weight, and her collarbones were sticking out.

"I used to think that my wealthy family background and my own qualities meant you should feel lucky to have me by your side, being spoiled by me," she began, her voice trembling. "But now I realize that without my parents' protection, I am nothing."

She continued, her voice shaking even more: "Chancers Corporation is gone, my mother is ill, and even you have left me. I truly have nothing left."

The autumn wind felt a bit gloomy, and I remained silent.

There was nothing left for us to say at this point.

I turned to leave, but Linda stopped me.

Her body trembled slightly, and her eyes were red. "Lewis, can you stay? Can we forget everything and start over?"

After a moment of silence, I spoke softly, "From the moment you deceived me and underestimated me, there has be