What she said back then, that single sentence, remained vivid in his memory even now.
Perhaps it was at that very moment that this woman had quietly taken root in his heart.
...
Although his words moved her, she knew one thing very clearly: she did not love Silas Kent.
If she got together with Silas Kent, it would only be a repeat of the tragedy of her last marriage. In the end, it's always the one who loves more deeply who gets hurt the most.
And she didn't want to hurt Silas Kent, nor did she want to give him any hope.
Mika Summers's expression hardened. She slapped his hand away. "Silas Kent, this is the last time I'm rejecting you. And I hope it's the last time you ever mention it."
"Mika Summers, I won't give up. I'll wait for you to fall for me, to accept me."
Mika Summers's eyes darkened, and a faint, bitter smile touched her lips. She picked up the file from the table and walked straight past Silas Kent.
