For a long time, the office was quiet.

Only then did I hear Seth say, "If you do think so, I will respect your decision. But..." He paused and continued, "If you can't pretend anymore one day and you believe that I can survive from Patrick and protect you, remember to come back to my side."

His words made me extremely guilty.

I didn't remember how I had left his office that day.

But as soon as I returned to the villa, I took off all my clothes and got changed with my cheap dress.

This was who I was.

In the next month, I didn't know how I had...