Chapter 180

Blair took a deep breath. Her eyes were clouded with a profound sense of loss. She shook her head and said solemnly, "Forget it. You won't tell me the truth even if I ask you." Her words left me feeling deeply unsettled. It felt as though she was endlessly prying into my private life! "Ms. Shepherd, I've told you many times. This is my private matter. I know you like me, but that doesn't mean you have the right to interfere with my life." Blair smiled helplessly at my words. She let out a sigh and looked at me aggrievedly. "Samuel, I just want to care about you. Why do you always have to be so defensive?" I didn't know how to respond to that. I sighed and, after hesitating for a while, said "Ms. Shepherd, since you want to have a proper conversation, let's talk." Her eyes lit up at my words as she looked at me. Her expression was serious. It was as though she was ready to agree to anything I asked of her. "Ms. Shepherd, we're from completely different worlds. You're the daughter