Chapter 17

After Roy finished speaking, Naomi froze for a moment in shock. Then, she gently shook her head and said reassuringly, "Roy, you don't need to blame yourself. "This wasn't your fault. Even if it hadn't been Reina, it would've been someone else." Cassian wanted too much. He couldn't be content with loving just one person. His love had never been pure or lasting enough. "It means a lot to know you don't blame me. And stop calling me Mr. Carrington. Just call me Roy." Roy feigned a sense of relaxation. "I'm not a lawyer anymore. I've decided to follow your path. I planned to get involved in public service. From now on, I'm your assistant." "You don't need to do that. I'm doing fine," Naomi said, politely turning him down. "I know you are. I just want to learn from you and do my part," Roy replied, pretending not to hear her rejection. He smiled, took the book from her without waiting for an answer, and stepped in to continue teaching the children. Afterward, Roy started staying in