NovelEnglishX 34°F Chapter 550 In a flash, her mind cleared up. She tried to pull her hand away, but it was stuck fast. Manuel's intense gaze pinned her in place.
"No, Manuel, I mean, with everything going on, I can't start something new. It's just not possible..." Words stumbled out, not quite making sense, but she hoped he got the gist.
"We're just not right for each other; there's no point in you wasting your time." "I'm willing," he said, looking deep into her eyes, hoping to win her over with his sincerity. "I have no complaints, and I can take care of us. As long as we truly love each other, Eliza, we can make it work. The rest doesn't matter." A flicker of doubt crossed Eliza's mind. Love? But they didn't love each other.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey were just... compatible. Or at least, they had been.
"I..." She wanted to tell him she didn't feel that deeply for him, but the words wouldn't cwithout hurting him. "...Manuel, I..." "It's alright. You might not lovenow, but you will, eventually. We've got a long road ahead, and I'm patient." He was sure he could win her over in time.
Eliza shook her head.
No, it wasn't like that. She wasn't someone who fell in love easily. And she'd long outgrown the age of being swept away by mere gestures.
"It's not that simple. We met at the wrong time, Manuel. We can't ignore that. Let's not push it." With a gentle touch, she moved his warm hand away.
She stood up and walked over to the balcony. Her hand slid down to rest on her slightly rounded belly. Manuel noticed this subtle gesture. He watched for a moment, then blinked, pushing back his emotions, and said, "Let's both take smore tto think about it. I got that formula from Australia, especially for moms-to- be. Make sure you drink it; it's good for the baby." He got up, leaving as gently as a whisper, "I'll head out now and cby another day." She didn't reply, just gave him a sidelong glance.
When the door clicked shut, her body relaxed, tension melting away slowly.
She was just about to sit down when the doorbell rang again, her heart jumping. Peeking through the peephole, she sighed with relief. It wasn't Manuel.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm""Chelsea!" Dragging a suitcase, Chelsea looked worn out "You said you were heading back to Falconridge and didn't even givea heads-up. I went all the way to Oak Falls for nothing." "I just got back myself. Where've you been?" "Had sissues to sort out, went abroad for a bit." She dropped her suitcase and hugged Eliza tight, a hint of sadness in her voice, "Juan filledin. Has it been tough?" "It's been alright." She had grown used to a quiet life.
"I saw Manuel as I was coming up." Chelsea had met him a few times and thought he seemed nice enough, but didn't know him well. "Is he still after you?" Stay Informed with Our Winter Weather Updates Sponsored: OnlineWeatherForecast Read Next Story >
"He... just cto check in," Eliza replied, keeping it casual. Chelsea's eyes landed on the array of gift bags on the table.
Picking up a can of formula, she grinned, "Wow, he's really thoughtful. This brand is great for pregnant women. I brought you stoo." Chelsea put down the formula.
Digging into her suitcase, she pulled out two more cans.
"I got the blue ones for later in the pregnancy, and he got the red ones m for the middle stages. Chefsea tined them up together. "But honestly, they're pretty much the snutritionally." The content is on n..com! Read the latest hapter there!
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