Chapter 50: Pursuing Her

Chase Carter took a moment to study Giselle Lambert's expression before he reluctantly settled back into his seat, his enthusiasm waning. After gathering his turbulent emotions, he spoke with a measured calm, “I respect your decision, Giselle, but I’d like to stay. Would you allow me the chance to look after you?” “Where you choose to go is your own choice; I’m quite capable of taking care of myself,” she responded, taking a sip of water. Chase was about to add something, but the alarm on Giselle’s phone interrupted, signaling it was time for her to prepare for today’s video. She held up her phone, tapping on the displayed time to indicate urgency, “I have things to handle. You should head back early and not let this hold up your studies.” “Sure, just take care of yourself and make sure to eat,” he replied. Once Giselle had left the backyard, Chase remained seated for a long while before he finally stood up and left. At the hotel, he extended his room reservation and called his