GoodReadChapter 1008 Regret consumed him like raging fire, his mind racing with the consequences of his actions.
He felt the urge to flee from the scene of his own indiscretion.
At this time, a sudden movement beside him drew him out of his thoughts.
Carole stretched her body and slowly opened her eyes.
At first, a soft smile tugged at the corners of her lips.
But it quickly faded into a mask of shock and disbelief.
"Reece, what happened last night? What did you do to me?!" Carole's voice trembled with fear, her eyes wide with uncertainty as she clutched the comforter to her chest.
A surge of remorse flooded through Reece, his heart heavy with guilt as he beheld the anguish in her eyes. He couldn't bring himself to face her.
"It's... It's my first time," Carole confessed, tears welling up in her eyes once more.
Seeing Carole break down in tears, Reece's heart softened.
He couldn't help but feel protective.
He turned to her and gently placed his hands on her shoulders.
"Don't worry.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI'll take responsibility for what happened.
I promise," he said softly, looking deeply into her eyes.
Library "Be responsible? How?" Carole's voice trembled as her tear-filled gaze met Reece's.
The sight of her anguish tore at Reece's heart.
He gently took her hand, his thumb brushing against her soft skin.
"I'll talk to Domenic.
I'll make him understand that we belong together, that he should let you go.
After all, he's chosen Lindsey.
He never truly intended to marry you.
He doesn't love you.
Carole, I promise I'll make you happy if you choose to be with me!" Carole recoiled, yanking her hand away.
Her eyes blazed with a fierce intensity as she snapped, "Reece, do you even realize what you're saying? Domenic might not be thinking straight right now, but I will marry him.
Jordan has already invested so much in me.
He sentabroad and groomedto be the future wife of Domenic.
He's even announced it to countless influential families.
If he learns about us, he'd stop at nothing-even murder!" Reece was taken aback, a chill running down his spine.
He recalled the tales of Jordan's merciless nature.
His grandfather had warned him about how the Walsh family maintained its dominance, with Jordan ready to sacrifice anyone, even family, for his ambitions.
Jordan's actions were taboo, even among the cutthroat elite.
But his reputation for arbitrariness and ruthlessness was infamous.
Betrayal was not just taboo, it was a death sentence.
Carole was right.
She was destined to be Domenic's wife.
Jordan had already groomed her for Domenic, and her public introduction meant any scandal would tarnish not just her but the entire Walsh family.
Their own lives were at stake here.
The thought of going up against such power sent a shiver down Reece's spine.
"Carole," he began, "I'm deeply sorry about last night.
I overindulged." His voice was laden with regret and frustration as he raked his fingers through his hair.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmReece grimaced, berating himself for his lack of self-control the previous night.
Regret gnawed at him bitterly.
"Don't worry," he interjected, attempting to salvage the situation.
"I won't breathe a word about last night.
Can't we just pretend it never happened?"
Seeing the fear in his eyes, Carole felt a mix of disdain and determination, ve She couldn't just let him off easily. She needed a new ally since Jordan had abandoned her, and Reece seemed like the perfect choice.
If she could secure his loyalty, she might finally ruin Lindsey's reputation.
"But you promised to take responsibility for last night" shem countered her voice tinged with reproach. "How can you say we should pretend it never happened?" Tears welled up in Carole's eyes once more as she cried. "You toldyou lovedlast night.
Was it all a lie? So you just wanted to have sex with me.
Now that you got what you wanted, you're discarding me.
Reece, I thought you were different, but it seems Like I was too naive. You're just like other men, heartless and selfish.
I'm screwed.
I'd rather just die!” she exclaimed, her voice quivering with anguish.
As Carole finished her words, she made a move to leave lifting then comforter to free herself from the bed. Startled, Reece reacted swiftly, pulling her into his embrace.
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