CHAPTER 213 THE APOLOGY

Derik’s unfinished words were left hanging in his throat. It seemed that Mary didn’t want to reconcile with him. “Let’s go,” Kennedy stated, casting a glance at Derik as he led the way to the door. Derik smiled at Bella. “Bella, please take care of Mary.” Bella raised an eyebrow. “She’s my good friend. I’ll do so even without you telling me.” He asked her to take care of Mary, but he was no longer Mary’s boyfriend. He had no right to make such requests After their departure, Mary emerged from the bathroom, appearing somewhat relieved. Bella glanced at her and remarked, “Mary, there was just a misunderstanding between you and Derik. As for your relationship with him...” “Bella, as I mentioned earlier, we’re different types of people. There’s a significant social status gap between us. Even if it was just a misunderstanding, we can’t be together,” Mary explained and took a deep breath. Bella responded, “But I believe he still has feelings for you.” Mary reached out and held Bell