Chapter 97

Lorraine looked stunned. She didn't expect me to agree so quickly. Not even a question about why she was doing this or if she was sure. "Aren't you mad?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "I respect your choice." I leaned back slightly, observing her lowered gaze. She seemed almost disappointed as if she had expected me to argue. "I do care about you," I admitted, keeping my tone even. I was never one to hide my feelings. "But I don't want to hold you hostage in a relationship. I'm looking for a partner, not someone who constantly tiptoes around my emotions, too afraid to upset me." Lorraine stayed quiet, staring at the far wall. Her lips were pressed together tightly like she was fighting back something. Finally, she said in a trembling voice, "I'll give you back the house and the land. I can't keep them now." "What's the matter? We can't even stay friends?" I asked, raising a brow. She blinked, caught off guard. "It's just a house, Lorraine. And as for the land…"