Chapter 520

Seeing the reluctance on Pennleigh’s face, Hesper understood everything deep down, but she still nodded lightly. "It isn't forever. I’m just going back to Halwanest to get some things sorted... I’ll be back in a month at most. I know I still have orders to complete in Eustoma; I won’t be that irresponsible." Pennleigh was visibly relieved when he heard her response, but Hesper hesitated for a moment before she continued to say, "I don’t plan to fall in love now or any time soon. There are more things going on in my life now than you can ever imagine." Looking into Hesper’s eyes, Pennleigh gave a wry smile. "You really aren't leaving me with a chance or space to work with, are you?" Hesper had always regarded Pennleigh as a younger brother, and she had not found out about his feelings for her until very recently. She felt a little guilty deep down, but for this reason, she couldn't give Pennleigh any hope. ‘Cutting him off now would be better than dragging things out. There are many