Chapter 1009

Caroline took a deep breath, and frustration and anger flared in her eyes. "it's impossible to make John spill the beans no matter what. He would be perfect as an undercover agent!" Her words struck a chord with me first, and then her last line made me laugh. "Caroline, you already know it's difficult, so don't bother trying." After that, I wiped the smile from my face and said solemnly, "And you're mistaken about something—I really have no feelings left for Bruce. I only want to move forward now. Don't worry about trying to dig up his reasons for me, okay?" "But Nance..." She began, wanting to say more. However, halfway through, she stopped, letting out a small sigh. "Alright, if you truly believe this is the right thing to do and are determined to go down this path, I'll respect your choice. I won't get in the way." "I won't change my mind," I answered immediately. Yes, I chose to move forward, and I would stay steadfast. No turning back and no regrets. Caroline nodded and didn'