Chapter 16 Disappointment

Benson's expression shifted several times before he finally spoke. "You were the one who made the first move. I didn't intend to hurt you." "You always have an excuse." Sierra let out a mocking laugh as if she had already predicted what he would say. Yet, despite her expectations, a wave of sadness and disappointment still washed over her heart. Guilt flashed briefly in Benson's gaze before suspicion clouded his features, his brows furrowing tightly. "You seemed perfectly fine yesterday. Why would you suddenly need to go to the hospital at night?" "It's thanks to your dear assistant, Sophie. She immediately grabbed my wound and pressed down hard, fully intending to make it worse until it tore open. "I only pushed her away because of the pain. But you only had eyes for her and didn't even notice that I was bleeding." Her voice was thick with sarcasm, and Benson's expression darkened like a brewing storm. It suddenly made sense why she had reacted so strongly when Sophie touched h