Chapter 997

Bruce's tall frame was now curled up. His limbs wrapped so tightly around my leg that I couldn't move at all. Caroline's frown deepened, and she shot an angry glare at John. In a gentle voice, John patiently coaxed him. "Mr. Harold, please let go. If you hold onto Mrs. Harold like this, you'll make her uncomfortable." Bruce might have been disoriented, but he was as stubborn as ever. "No! Nance can't leave—she can't!" He tightened his grip around my legs, refusing to let go. Then, he looked up at me with eyes full of hurt and desperation. "Don't go. Please don't leave me." His gaze stirred something deep within my heart. I was used to Bruce's distant attitude. While I had seen both his gentle and crazy side, tonight was the first time I saw him like this—clinging to me and begging me. His eyes were filled with hurt. I couldn't help but wonder if I had really dumped him back then. But how could that be? After all, it was him who had dumped me. Back then, I waited for him for what