Chapter 217
Besides, it was not like they had never slept together before. Since these were special circumstances, Silvia did not really care about it.
Seeing that she did not seem shy in any way, Neil’s gaze turned cold, and he fell silent. After she laid the quilt, Silvia told Neil to join her in bed.
They typically worked late into the night, so this was their first time sleeping early.
Silvia lay still for over an hour but failed to fall asleep. Finally, she could no longer contain her curiosity and asked, “Mr. Remus, are you asleep?”
“No. What’s on your mind?”
After a brief pause, she softly said, “I’m sorry for what happened today. I didn’t really mean. the things I said in anger earlier. I just didn’t want to keep owing you more and more. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to repay you.
Neil remained quiet for a moment before his cold voice echoed in the room.
“You don’t have to repay me if you can’t. I never intended to make you feel guilty. I wonder if you truly don’t get what’s going on or if you’re just pretending to be clueless.”
His words left Silvia feeling somewhat confused.
She knew that he was not the type to meddle in others‘ affairs. In addition, the things he had been doing for her lately pointed to one possibility.
However, it was a possibility she could not bring herself to believe.
While they were secretly married for three years, she faced so much disappointment that she no longer dared to hold out hope for him.
“Mr. Remus, do you… have feelings for me?”
“Why else would I put my work on hold and come here?”
Silvia subconsciously clenched her fists, and her emotions were in disarray.
She had to admit that she was somewhat moved, and for a moment, she wanted to be with him again.
However, her past experiences quickly brought her back to reality. Their unresolved conflict would only bring more suffering to both of them even if they were to rekindle their relationship.
“But you were clearly in love with Ada before.”
“It’s like you said. That was ‘before.“”
They both fell silent once again. After a long time, Silvia slowly said, “Let me think about it. I’m really confused right now. I’ll give you an answer once I’ve sorted things out.”
“Okay.”
At least, she was not as distant toward him as before.
Chapter 217
Silvia was aware that she should not waver when it came to Neil. But when he cut that rope. without hesitation today, it left her in a state of indescribable shock.
She found it hard to calm down as she recalled the scene.
The next morning, Neil’s subordinates located them.
Before he left, Neil instructed his people to prepare a million dollars for Mr. Hill and Madam Hill as thanks. However, the elderly couple declined the offer.
Neil did not push them to accept it. He only asked Curtis to hire workers to repair their house. After they bade the couple farewell, Silvia and Neil boarded a helicopter back to Ryoln City.
On
her way back from the village, Silvia called Dulcie and Isla to let them know that she and Neil were safe. She also learned that Eva and Joe had returned the previous night.
The instant Silvia stepped into her mansion, Isla hugged her tightly.
“Silvia, do you have any idea how terrified I was? I thought I’d never see you again!”
Hearing Isla choke on her words, Silvia patted her on the back and tried to reassure her. “But I came back safely, didn’t I?”
“That’s because Mr. Remus rushed over to save you! If he hadn’t gone there, who knows what could have happened? I saw the news about a massive wave sweeping both of you away, but I couldn’t get through to you on the phone. I cried several times!”
“Alright, I’ll be more careful next time. Can I take a shower now?”
After her shower, Silvia headed to MY Corporation.
As soon as she entered the office, Dulcie approached her.
“I’ll treat you to dinner tonight to help you forget about your harrowing experience. Next time you encounter a similar situation, don’t try to be a hero. Just stay as far away from it as possible.”
Silvia laughed as she nodded and replied, “Okay.”
Her reaction indicated that she was not going to heed the advice, and Dulcie shook her head.
“By the way, the Remus Family knows that Neil nearly risked his life to save you this time. They might come looking for trouble. You should prepare yourself.”
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