Chapter 838

The situation caught me entirely off guard. I tried to step back, but strong, familiar arms wrapped around my waist and held me still. I was dumbfounded. It felt like I was stepping on cotton. The ground under my feet felt soft, and everything around me felt unreal. It was like I was in a dream. But I wouldn't dream about anything like this! Why did Bruce shove his sweetheart, Cindy, aside, run to me, and pull me into his arms? Cindy was still on the floor. She looked sad and feeble. She was clearly in pain, struggling to get up and frowning in pain. Inside Bruce's embrace, I peeked over his shoulders and met Cindy's gaze. Her eyes were filled with shock and sorrow, but they quickly turned to hatred. My heart skipped a beat. I finally returned to my senses and tried my best to push Bruce away. "Mr. Harold, you've got it all wrong. Ms. Lane is right there. I'm not—" "You are!" Bruce immediately cut me off and held me tighter. His tone was even more flustered. His voice starte