Chapter 1680

Felicity had mixed feelings after hearing Vermont's words. "While it may not have been your intention to manipulate my emotions, did it ever occur to you that using a fake illness to garner sympathy meant that my feelings for you were driven by pity and guilt? You say you were just giving me more time to get to know you. But, wasn't it an attempt to sever any potential connection between me and Dr. Steven? Doesn't that fall under the category of deception, Vermont?" Vermont's face turned pale. "Well, it's true I didn't want you to be with Corbin. He's not right for you." "And, you are? You went to great lengths just because you liked me. You allowed me to walk into your trap like a fool willingly. What happens when you stop liking me? Do you treat me the same as how you treated your ex-girlfriends? Are you going to give me a house or a car in hopes that it'll get rid of me?" Vermont's heart ached. He felt as though he had wasted the past half a year pouring his heart and soul into a