I Don't Need a Love That's Late

My parents died in a plane crash when I was young, leaving me with no relatives. As a result, I became an orphan. Roderick saw how vulnerable I was and supported me financially. Because of him, I had the opportunity to grow up with stability. Our bond was like that of family. But when I turned 18, I realized I had developed feelings for him. I knew, however, that we could never be together. So, I wrote my feelings down in my journal. If Roderick had never seen it, I could have buried those feelings and kept them hidden forever. But he had found it. In a fit of anger, he had ripped my journal apart. When he looked at me, his eyes were filled with disgust. "Savannah Lloyd, how could you feel that?" he had spat. I had wanted to explain, but I hadn't known how. Ultimately, all I could do was apologize repeatedly, telling him that I shouldn't have feelings for him. I hadn't understood why it was wrong to have feelings for Roderick. But if it had disgusted him that much, then m

"Mr. Campbell!"Without hesitation, everyone in the room rushed forward to greet Roderick. I stayed in my seat, quietly listening to the exchange of pleasantries.After a long while, I slowly lifted my head and looked at him. He hadn't changed much. Dressed in an expensive suit, Roderick stood with Francesca clinging to his arm. There was nothing but warmth in the way they looked at each other.With a crowd gathering around him, he didn't notice me sitting in the corner.Even after all these years, Roderick was still the center of attention. He had a presence that drew every eye the moment he entered a room.The only one who hadn't fared well in life was me. Out of nowhere, Francesca beamed and gestured toward me. "Rick, Sav's here! You two haven't seen each other in years. You should catch up. Oh, and she brought a little surprise too."Roderick showed no particular reaction to the word "surprise". Instead, he calmly ordered Francesca's favorite foie gras. Only then did he f

As Roderick reached for the medication in my hand, I quickly slipped it into my bag before he could take it. "It's just a cold. Nothing serious," I said. Francesca chimed in, "The weather's been terrible lately. Many people are getting sick."But Roderick ignored her, his eyes fixed on my bag. I wanted to leave immediately. However, the moment I turned to go, he stopped me. "Savannah, what are you hiding from me? If you're sick, tell me. I can arrange for the best doctors."As soon as his words settled, Francesca's expression hardened. I even caught her grip tightening on his arm. "That's not necessary, Mr. Campbell. I—"Before I could finish my sentence, Roderick interrupted, "Have we really reached the point where you won't even talk to me?"The question struck me as odd. And just like that, anger surged through me. "You made it perfectly clear a few days ago that you wanted nothing to do with me, Mr. Campbell. So no, there's nothing left to discuss. Goodbye," I snapp

Since the fire had broken out so suddenly, the police launched an investigation into the cause. In the meantime, Danny and I were relocated to a nearby hotel. It had been a long, chaotic night. Fear and exhaustion finally caught up with Danny. At some point, he curled up in my arms and drifted into a deep sleep. …The results of the investigation came quickly. It was arson. Someone had been paid to do it, and the one pulling strings was Francesca. She only did it because she wanted me dead. That was how deeply she hated me.The moment I told her that I was staying, she decided I didn't deserve to stay alive.… Not long after, Francesca was taken in for questioning. I couldn't deny that I resented her. But the fact that Danny and I had made it out alive felt like the best ending I could've asked for. I had assumed that Roderick would rush to Francesca's defence and bail her out. To my surprise, he made a public statement the very next morning. He was filing for divorce.

In the days that followed, life got busy. I stopped hearing much about Roderick and Francesca. According to the media, Francesca was sentenced to life in prison. It was the ending she deserved. Later, Roderick came to see me again. "Sav, I know I went too far back then. The truth is, I just couldn't accept it at the time."As he spoke, he pulled out the contract he had signed with Francesca. He then added, "The agreement was for six years. The reason I asked you to come back was that my arrangement with Francesca was about to end."I've had time to think, and I want you back. I finally understand how I feel about you. I—""Stop. That's enough," I cut him off. "Roderick, I should be thanking you for what you did. If it hadn't happened, I never would've seen your true colors. "You didn't love Francesca, and you didn't love me either. The only person you've ever cared about is yourself. "You wasted six years of a woman's life just to keep your company afloat. So tell me, why do