Chapter 683

William was so confident only because Linda had once deeply loved him. "I never do anything I'm not certain about, including pursuing this relationship with you. Since you've given me a chance to start over with you, I'm confident I can make you want to be with me," William said. Linda bit her dessert spoon. "Why are you so sure of yourself?" "Probably because I know you still have feelings for me," he replied with a smile. For a fleeting moment, she thought she saw a glimpse of the boy she had first met years ago. "Feelings aren't permanent. I can like you while liking someone else at the same time," came her reply. William rested his hands on the table, gently tapping his fingers in a rhythmic beat. "That's fine. Like I said in that interview, you have every right to pursue something better. "Out of all the people you think are right for you, you should choose the one you truly believe is the best match. I know I'll face plenty of competitors, but I can wait." William would wa