Chapter 27

Michael, I'm sorry for hurting your feelings. "I was close to you not only to take advantage of you, but I made you a protector,” I said. "Michael, I'm sorry for hurting your feelings.”

I spoke honestly, hoping that he would believe me. Although I made him laugh a little, the truth was that I was speaking from a place of honesty.

"I always want you to be with me. I also want to have a nice connection with you," I stated very persuadingly. "My words are honest. I have made you my protector.”

I noticed a tinge of sadness in Michael's smile, which made me perplexed about his attitude. Had he denied that he had put my life in danger? Or had he taken on this load on his own?

“Michael, are you making yourself out to be a suspect here still?” I made a sincere effort to probe him.

You mentioned I was a protector, Michael added with a warm smile. “However, didn't you notice who admitted you to the hospital?”

Although I didn't believe so at all, my guess was accur