Chapter 1597

Fear was etched deeply on Mia's face. Hayes lifted his hand, his slender fingers gently wiping away the tears from her face. He chuckled softly, his voice as tender as if he were comforting a child. "Why are you crying? Are you that afraid of me? You should know that of all people, I would never harm you. I just want you to be my woman and accompany me, that's all." Mia leaned against his chest, her voice trembling and fragile. She said, "I already have someone I like." "Jensen, right?" Mia did not respond. Hayes suddenly laughed mockingly. "Your devotion to him is quite evident. Do you think he can't see your feelings for him? The reason he hasn't reciprocated is simply that he doesn't like you." It was ironic. The woman he liked was in love with another man, and that man did not even like her. Mia bit her lip gently, a pang of pain shooting through her heart. 'Though Hayes's words are cruel, they are true. Jensen doesn't like me. What can I do? Once I fall for someone, I'm stub