Chapter 278
Chapter 278
Anthony had a strange trait in him since he was a mere boy that made him immune to all women even when he was drugged, yet five years ago, a woman walked into his room and broke the rules he diligently kept all those years. He thought that she was the only person he would ever be interested in, since he did not meet anyone else over the following years that excited him. Understandably, it caught him by surprise that Charmine would make him lose all his bearings once more and wanted her fervently,
Charmine was breathless from his kiss, and this feeling reminded her of the night five years ago. Five years ago, the man pressed against her like how Anthony did… 1
The familiar and intimidating feeling overwhelmed her with fear and confusion. Panicked, she harshly bit on his lips.
Hiss!
Anthony moaned out in pain and let her go by reflex.
Charmine sat up and used up her strength to push him away. She glared at him defensively.” What was that, Mr. Bailey? Just because I’m unchaste doesn’t mean you can assault me.”
With a frown on his face, Anthony wiped the blood on the corner of his lips and said, “I didn’t mean that —”
“I don’t care, I hope Mr. Bailey can behave. I don’t like people touching me.” Charmine strode from him, devoid from even wanting to entertain him.
His action reminded her of that night.
Just as she passed by him, Anthony grabbed her by her wrist. “My apologies, I lost control,” h e apologized, voice sincere and solemn as he spoke.
Charmine’s legs halted involuntarily, but before she could speak, Anthony added, “I just want to let Ms. Jordan know that I don’t mind about your past. Moreover, the offer I gave you on our first meeting still stands.” Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
The offer still stands…
Did that mean he would still marry her and take an unchaste woman like her as his wife?
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Charmine was momentarily stunned as a foreign, strange feeling blossomed in her heart. Anthony turned her around and gazed into her eyes. “If that’s the reason why you’ve been rejecting me, then you should cast it away. The person who should suffer should be the person who harmed you, not you. You’ve done nothing wrong. Why should you give up on the happiness that you deserve?” 1
His deep voice was comforting and thought-provoking.
Charmine’s already softened heart was further mellowed with kindness. Even though they were in the 21st century, being raped was still a worldwide taboo that everyone would still look at her differently. Even Julian said to her five years ago that, as she was violated, she had no right to reject someone. Even throughout the past five years, her supervisors had tried to match her with William, and they would remark that having met a man like William was rare. I t was nothing but a blessing to her, they would say.
What they implied was that no man would hold an ounce of respect for her. No matter how impressive she had become, having a man who was willing to marry her would be her blessing she should not
deserve.
As time passed, she no longer knew what she should chase after in life. She knew she did not deserve to be loved.
Out of the blue, Anthony told her that she had done nothing wrong, that she should not give u p on her happiness…
Charmine was confused. Had she wasted her years in regret then? Even if Anthony was willing to accept her, did she really have the rights to be with him?
“Apologies, I need to be alone.” She pulled her wrist away from him and pushed open the door to leave. Although she really wanted to agree, she felt that they should both cool off first.