Chapter 9

Weston's gaze unconsciously drifted toward the window. A plane was flying through the sky right at that moment. It felt as if he had a void in his heart. A cold breeze blew strongly, and he shuddered instinctively. "Wes, what's the matter? You keep staring outside. Did something happen?" It turned out that Elaine's treatment had ended at some point. She was looking at him in surprise and puzzlement. Her reddened eyes and pitiful expression could make anyone feel moved with pity. Inexplicably, Weston felt a flicker of irritation. In actual fact, he never liked women who were emotional or tearful. He admired independent and self-reliant women. Someone like Sylvia. But still, Elaine saved his life. Weston was shocked by the depth of her love, that she would risk her own life for his. Sometimes, he couldn't tell if what he felt for her was true love or gratitude out of guilt. In addition, she always put on a weak front while being reliant on him, so he had grown accustomed to pr