Chapter 354

I could only turn and leave. "William!" I heard Lina call my name again. When I turned back to look at her, her eyes were sorrowful. "Do you still hate me? Can't we even be friends anymore?" I gave a bitter smile and shook my head. "Forget it. It's hard for people in a relationship to stay friends. Besides, we didn't even break up on good terms, so being friends would be awkward. Just take care of yourself." "What's so awkward about it? Didn't we get along fine just now?" She was so persistent that I didn't want to say anything harsh. Especially after seeing her change, kindness, and love for the puppy, I felt reluctant to say anything bad. I decided to self-deprecate instead. "A loser like me being friends with a beautiful woman like you would only make me feel inferior. People would mock me. You should find a rich heir to be friends with." "William!" Her voice wavered, full of hurt. "Are you mocking me? I know your family isn't rich, and you like to pretend that you are, but no