Chapter 532

Taylor continued, "That night after we argued at the Lopez family's villa, I left angry. Later, I went out drinking with Ethan and the others, but afterward, I still came back to Huston Villa. "I wanted to talk to you, to tell you what I was really feeling. But you didn't come home that night; you stayed at the Lopez family's villa. So, I ended up spending another night there alone." Natalie's lips moved slightly, surprise flickering in her eyes. He continued, "The next morning, when I sobered up, all the courage I had built to talk to you was gone. I wanted to win you back but was too much of a coward. "When I got to the office, Carla was waiting for me. She confessed her feelings and said she liked me. She also said she knew my heart was still with you and offered to pretend to be my girlfriend to see if you cared at all." Taylor let out a bitter laugh. "And you know how that turned out—you didn't care at all. No matter who I was with, you wouldn't even look my way." His gaze s