Chapter 1144

Scott looked into her eyes, seeing the confusion, uncertainty, and gradually emerging chaos. As he spoke, the chaos turned into panic, making her want to evade, to escape. "Causing you harm was something I never intended, yet it became another one of my mistakes," he continued. "But when you couldn't move, and I lifted you into my arms, holding you close, a calmness washed over me, extinguishing the flames of anger within. "At that moment, a thought arose within me, one I never entertained before. I wanted to take care of you, to be by your side, to protect you from any harm, even from other women. So, I didn't hire a caretaker for you. Despite your refusal of my care, I stayed by your side, tending to your every need. My mind used to be consumed by work, all my time dedicated to business matters, never diverting to personal life or emotions. But at some point, my thoughts shifted toward you, with work and the company coming second. "We shared touches, and closeness that we never e