Chapter 1142
Lenny’s ears were already flushed red. He clenched his teeth and continued, “It wasn’t because I lost control from drinking-it was… because feelings for someone can’t be controlled.
“I even thought it through. If you were willing, then even if your family wanted my life, it would be worth it
“I never dared ask for anything. That night was the first time I lost my head… I couldn’t bring myself to let go of someone I liked.”
Michelle felt a jolt in her chest. Light flickered in her eyes as a smile slowly surfaced.
She had really thought this man was a block of wood… turns out, push him a little, and he could speak quite well.
Just as she was about to respond, Lenny spoke again.
“But when I woke up the next morning, I knew I was wrong. What was beautiful to me… was just a mistake to you. I know I was overthinking it.”
His voice carried a trace of self-mockery. “If you find me unpleasant, Miss Keller, I can stay out of your sight from now on. Once the boss recovers, I can disappear from Goldmont City entirely. And if you regret that night and want me to make amends in any way, just say it. As long as I can do it, I will-”
“Then I want you to die. Will you?”
Michelle cut him off, her tone suddenly cold.
Lenny froze, clearly taking her seriously.
After a moment’s hesitation, he asked, “Is that what it would take for you to let me go, Miss Keller?”
Michelle crossed her arms and nodded. “That’s right. If it were just a mistake, then it should be erased completely. As long as you’re still around, I won’t be able to get past it.”
“Alright.”
“Alright?”
Lenny looked at her steadily, as if making an immense decision. Even his eyes had reddened.
“I have no family, no attachments. If this would make you happy, then I can do it. But I still have many things left unfinished. Please give me one year.”
After his words fell, Michelle didn’t respond for a long time.
People moved in and out of the hospital entrance, noise all around-but between the two of them, everything seemed to fall still.
It took Michelle a while to come back to herself. Then she let out a soft, incredulous laugh.
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She had only meant to tease him-and there really was someone foolish enough to take it seriously.
He was willing to place his life in her hands?
Even if it was just words, it was enough to leave her shaken.
“Idiot.”
Michelle let out a low snort and grabbed his collar again, pulling him down with force. Before he could react, she lifted her head and pressed her lips firmly against his.
Lenny’s pupils trembled. A flush spread from behind his ears down his entire neck.
Michelle lifted a hand lightly, resting it against his chest, then brushed her cheek against him. “Your heart’s racing this fast… looks like you weren’t lying.”
“Miss Keller, you’re doing this again…”
Lenny’s mind went blank, his emotions tangled beyond sorting. For a moment, he didn’t know what expression to wear or how to respond.
“Lenny Wells,” Michelle continued softly, her voice melting like water, “if I said I wasn’t toying with you- that I’m serious too-would you believe me?”
Lenny trembled.
He was so used to being addressed formally by his boss that it had been a long time since anyone
called him by his full name.
“I…”
His Adam’s apple bobbed as he frowned at her. She was smiling so brightly it felt like she might steal his
very soul.
But he was afraid-afraid of once again mistaking her intentions.
“Miss Keller, please don’t joke like this.”
“I’m not joking.”
Michelle wrapped her arms around his lean waist.
Her lashes fluttered slightly. “I’ve been waiting for you to confess. The order’s a bit reversed, but I can’t just be with you without things being clear, can I?”
“Waiting for me to confess? But the message you sent me that day…”
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