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tightly, not letting anyone hurt you.”
I saw Asher’s apology from abroad, too.
But now, I was utterly disgusted by his hypocrisy.
Netizens also condemned him in the comments.
“Too little, too late! Do you think a few tears and apologies can make up for your actions? Typical self–centered man! Stop disgusting people!”
“Your apologies are so cheap. Saying these things now only makes you more contemptible!”
Though people despise scumbags, most won’t turn down money. With a big reward, there are always brave ones.
When Asher found me, I wasn’t surprised.
After all, anyone browsing the internet would know the Asher Corporation’s CEO was offering a reward for finding someone, and my Bed and Breakfast business was doing well, with domestic tourists coming and going.
Naturally, someone sold my whereabouts to Asher.
That morning, as I opened the Bed and Breakfast, I saw Asher waiting at the door.
He looked haggard, his eyes red. He hugged me tightly:
“Cora, I finally found you.”
I pushed him away forcefully, my expression cold:
“Let go. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Respect yourself.”
Asher shook his head: “Don’t go, please listen to my explanation… I know I made unforgivable mistakes towards you. The worst things I’ve done in this life were to you. I haven’t eaten or slept well since you left, tormented day and night, filled with guilt towards you…”
“The old me was blinded by restlessness, ignoring your goodness. I was a complete fool. Being with you, I took everything for granted, squandering your love. Only after you left did I realize how important you are!”
“Eldest Brother and Sister–in–Law have already kicked Adeline out of the family. I won’t see her again! I only love you, please give me another chance to make it up to you with the rest of my life.”
He sure can talk.
If I didn’t know the vile things he did to me, I might have been moved by his deep feelings.
But now, looking down at him kneeling in front of me, confessing, I only felt mocked and disgusted:
“What you did wasn’t just about being with Adeline, was it?”
Asher looked up at me, full of pleading:
“No matter what I did, I was provoked by Adeline, not my intention. I now know how wrong I was. I’m willing to accept any punishment, as long as you come back to me, I’m willing to do anything.”
I moved my Incomplete fingers, took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and swallowed the regret in my heart.
At this moment, looking down at him kneeling in front of me, repenting, I felt only bitterness and revulsion:
“What you’ve done goes far beyond just being with Adeline.”
Asher looked up at me, his face filled with a look of desperation:
“No matter what I’ve done, it was all because Adeline deliberately manipulated me. It wasn’t truly my intention. I now realize how outrageous my mistakes were. I’m willing to accept any punishment if you can come back to me. I’ll do anything.”
