Chapter 35. He Loves You, Not Me

"In truth..." she sighed, abandoning her attempts to explain. Instead, she asked: "What brings you here to find me?"

Layla looked at her with probing eyes: "I just wanted to ask you again, are you truly intending to let him go?"

The "him" here was Patrick, her ex-boyfriend, the man who was now engaged to Layla.

"Absolutely. Layla, the chapter with him closed seven years ago, it's meaningless to discuss it now. You're the one by his side..."

"But he's always been searching for you." The voice opposite cut in hastily, then realized her tone was misplaced and lowered her head, offering a bitter smile: "You've always held a place in his heart."

Despite believing Flora had betrayed him, Patrick's love for her was relentless, his pursuit unceasing. Even now, when he had chosen to stand by Layla, his love for Flora was profound, etched deep into every breath he took.

The quest for her became second nature to him.

"You're engaged to him now. He's a