Chapter 1288
Liz could have lived a glamorous life. It was hard to tell if she was intentionally letting herself look so wretched
and bad.
"I understand what you mean," Liz said with a calm countenance. "But if | do that, then he might never fall in
love withand keep chasing after you for the rest of his life."
After a pause, she chuckled bitterly and continued, "I haven't touched a single cent he gaveall these years. |
refuse the money offered by my parents as well. | turned myself into an ordinary woman, working hard to make a
living for myself and my child. One day, he'll see how difficult this is for me. | just need to wait until this day
comes to snatch the opportunity to win his heart.”
It was normal for her to think that way. A man who had a successful career and was outstanding in various
aspects would never be lacking in women. The women who tried to approach him were either coveting his
wealth or his love. Liz was no different from those women.
Liz knew that very well, so in order to not make Matthew think that she was similar to those women, she chose
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By doing so, Matthew had no other way of compensating her other than with his love. Love must be
compensated with love. Otherwise, one would only keep owing. I looked at her face full of sorrow and felt truly
sorry for her.
| did not know what else to say about her and Matthew's relationship, so | said, "It's t| return to Whaldorf
City. | booked a flight ticket for tonight. You're not familiar with this place, so I'm worried about you. I'll give you
my friend's contact number. You can look for her if you need any help.”
Liz pursed her lips. "Thank you, Wanda."
After a pause, she continued, "We could've been best friends.”
Those words hitlike a hammer, and | felt really bad. I still said with a smile, "It's nice this way too.”
There were a lot of helpless situations in life. Fate played a huge role regardless of friendships or relationships.
Liz and | were destined to meet but not fated to be friends.
When we returned to the ward, Matthew had already fallen asleep.
Laney stood by the bed and greetedwhen she sawcoming in.
| told her that | was returning to Whaldorf City and reminded her to take good care of Matthew and not let Liz get
too tired. | then left the hospital with my luggage and tock a cab to the airport.
When Shannon called me, | was in the cab.
She askedwhere | was, and I told her the truth.
She said somewhat grumpily, "Didn't | tell you that we need to have a meal together before Regata Storica? Why
did you leave without informing me? You're awful!"
I sighed and apologized to her, decided to goback to Whaldorf City tonight othe spur of the moment: + didn't
have the tto tell you and you just it called me. I'm at fault Here, SO please apologize to Nina and the rest. on
my behalf.” to’=
| continued after a pause, "I'll be back. Let's gather for a meal when I do."
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Although Shannon was unhappy, | was already-bn my way to the airport, so-she had no choice but te> say,
“What S$ up with you guys? How long Yall a meal take you? Whyare you-guys in such a hurry to go horfie?” ©
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You guys? | pursed my lips. "Who else is going hnow?"
"Dazaray. She promised to attend as well but suddenly needed to go home.
Since it was Dazaray, | had no plans of asking further.
Remembering that Milan was in the country, | reminded her, "Don't go out if you have nothing to do. Stay at
home, especially at night. | bumped nto Franky again a few days ago: He's not doing okay, so | gave him ny
Gontact number and toldhim to reach out toif he needed any help. If I'm away, | might fieed you to help
him.” .Org
| continued after a pause, "Also, Mr. Zimmer's wife is here to see him. She's unfamiliar with this place. | might
need your help to assist her tco.”
Shannon tutted. "You're too nice. To put it bluntly, Franky is at the end of his rope now. You'll get yourself into «
trouble if you help him."