Chapter 33

[JANE]

"I'm not capable of caring and loving someone, Jane. I'm sorry, but this is me," she said. That hurts. That fucking hurts. My tears were about to fall, but I swallowed the lump in my throat to stop my tears.

Please don’t cry. I repeatedly told myself. I can’t break down this time. I can’t let her see that I’m hurting.

I need to pretend that this doesn't affect me. My tongue slid on my lips, and I heaved a deep sigh. When I felt my tears halt falling. I mustered all my courage to turn around. I forced an arrogant grin and looked straight at her.

"Good, because I don't want to fall for you, too," I managed to utter. She was silent for a while. I didn't let her see the pain inside me. I can pull this off. After a few seconds of silence, she spoke.

"Then sign the contract."

"Okay," I immediately answered. Since this is what we both wanted in the first place, there is nothing else I can do. She proved that she’s capable to protect me and my company. At least, I can hold on to t