Chapter 28: the decision
"I am indeed crazy... Because of you," Samuel said, furrowing his brow. "It’s really hard not to love you... You’re so kind, beautiful, maternal, strong... You’re perfect to be my wife," he continued.
Valerie swallowed nervously, silent in confusion.
"Perhaps you’re worried Damian will keep Daniel away from you because he doesn’t like . Now, don’t worry anymore, I’ve found a solution," Samuel said again. "I found a new job... The salary is fantastic. I can afford a lawyer to face Damian if he tries to claim custody of Daniel. And logically, Daniel is better off with you because he’s still breastfeeding, plus you have
as your husband, so you don’t need to work anymore. Damian’s threats won’t hold... You just need to say you left because he cheated on you with your friend. That evidence will make him look like a bad father, especially if he’s distracted by other won and has to work... I’m sure the judge will favor you for custody of Daniel..."
"Samuel..." Valerie sighed.
Samuel furrowed his brow, hope in his brown eyes.
"I know your intentions are good, but to commit to a man, I’m not ready yet. I’m afraid I’ll hurt you because I’m not sure I can love you..." Valerie said cautiously, as if not wanting to disappoint Samuel.
Samuel fell silent with disappointnt, the shadow of heartbreak haunting his thoughts.
"I’m not asking you to accept
right away... I’m not that crazy!" He shook his head. "I just want you to understand, then think about the answer. But understand, this is the only way to stop Damian from disturbing your life. I don’t want to keep him away from Daniel, but I want him to know he can’t mistreat you... Don’t you believe ?"
"I believe... But it’s about feelings." Valerie looked at Samuel with pity, suddenly worried about hurting him, even though he’d been good to her.
"Do you still love Damian?"
"Um..." Valerie hesitated as if finding it difficult to answer.
"If you still want to go back to him, that’s okay. It ans I’ll step back... I can’t be your friend anymore... I won’t be able to see you with him, it would hurt ," Samuel said, pulling the ring box back into his pocket.
"No..." Valerie imdiately reached for Samuel’s hand, as if not wanting him to retreat.
"It’s Okay..." Samuel smiled faintly, withdrawing his hand from Valerie. "Don’t pity ... It’s my fault for loving you when I knew you still loved Damian... Even having Daniel as a reason for you to go back."
"Samuel..."
"I’m not needed anymore." Samuel stopped Valerie.
"Why would you say that?" Valerie asked, annoyed. "You know I’m still confused about my situation, right? Why don’t you give
ti!"
Samuel fell silent, swallowing his saliva, then ran his fingers through his hair while leaning back on the chair.
"I’ve accepted rejection, so what else should I wait for?" he asked.
Valerie bit her lower lip, looking at Samuel as if thinking.
’Actually, this is a chance for
to break free from Damian... I don’t want his father always looking down on
and thinking I’m using Daniel to stay close to him... I never thought of going back to Damian... He’s still the sa, often disappearing without a word,’ she thought. Damian hasn’t seen Daniel for days after being rejected, even though if he’s a good father, he should still be attentive to their son without ddling in their romantic affairs.
"I’ll take you to the McCourtney mansion," Samuel’s words snapped Valerie out of her reverie.
"Samuel..." She called him with a tense expression. "Please, we need to talk about this again!"
Samuel furrowed his brow and sat back down.
"Please, give
ti," Valerie pleaded.
"What do you an?"
"Um..." Valerie bit her lower lip. "I... I want to accept you, but please don’t rush into marrying . I an... I need ti to learn to love you." She explained nervously.
"What if you still don’t love , will you still accept
when I press you to marry?" Samuel asked.
"I..." Valerie was stunned.
"I’m kidding..." Samuel imdiately smiled, then reached for Valerie’s hand while continuing to look at her. "I’m glad you’re giving
a chance. At least, even if you don’t want to marry , I’ll still be one of the lucky ones to have a relationship with you..."
"Why do you say that? Do you want to be my ex already? We’re just starting..." Valerie asked with a pout.
Samuel smiled shyly and lowered his head. "I just don’t want to have too many expectations."
Valerie sighed. "I’ll do my best for us."
"Yes... I’ll believe you." Samuel nodded with a smile, then took the ring box from his jacket pocket again. "You should wear this... As a sign that we’re in a relationship."
Valerie smiled awkwardly. "I thought this was an engagent ring."
"If that’s what you want... It ans we need to have a small celebration for our engagent," Samuel said.
Valerie fell silent but in her heart, she said, ’Maybe I should consider this an engagent. Besides, Samuel is a good guy, he’s handso... And Daniel likes him too. Maybe with this, Damian and his family will stop approaching
or thinking I want him. I have no choice but Samuel... Besides, I already know he has never dated any girl since he t . He’s not a playboy like Damian.’
"Valerie..." Samuel called.
Valerie imdiately snapped out of her thoughts. "Uh... It’s Okay if there’s a simple celebration. Maybe I’ll tell my mom. I’ll... I’ll cook sothing special for us."
"Don’t, don’t cook..." Samuel shook his head. "You just need to get ready... I’ll co pick you up... you decide the ti."
"For now, I can’t, I have to take care of Daniel, he’s sick."
"Alright... I’ll wait until you’re ready."
Valerie nodded.
"Can I put on this ring?" Samuel asked.
Valerie bit her lower lip, looking at the ring with careful consideration, but in the end, she nodded.
Samuel quickly put the ring on Valerie, then invited her to the McCourtney family mansion to pick up Daniel. Hmm, Damian will surely be very disappointed if Valerie informs him directly about her engagent with Samuel.
Does Damian deserve this? But Samuel is not good for Valerie, he’s a cunning man!
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