Chapter 19

　　I thought I could really stop my heart from loving who it wants, but as I lay in bed and stared at the ceiling above my head in a daze, I realized that I couldn't. 　　The confrontation with Xavier earlier has exhausted all my energy. I was all alone and lonely, yet I desperately couldn’t stop thinking about him. 　　It’s just been less than a year since Rachelle’s return, but it felt like a lifetime. 　　It has made me, a twenty-five-year-old young woman, look like an old lady. 　　I was lost in a trance of thought until Timothy arrived. 　　His expression was stern, as if he had been greatly wronged. 　　“What's the matter?” I asked, confused. 　　Timothy let out an exasperated sigh and hesitated. 　　He gathered his courage explained softly, “Because of what happened, Mr. Jin said he changed his mind about the project. I know I promised to buy you an apartment, but I’m afraid won’t be able to do it.” 　　My brows furrowed quickly and m