Chapter 667

　　Third person's POV 　　Before Tabitha could figure out how to respond, Derek seemed to fear causing her too much distress. 　　He hastily added, "Ms. Hartley, you really don't need to be too troubled by this matter. I like you, and that's ultimately my own affair. I will, as before, try to make myself as unobtrusive as possible and not interfere too much in your life. However..." 　　Pausing for a moment, Derek's eyes betrayed a hint of stubbornness. 　　His tone became even more resolute, "Liking you is also my freedom. Even if you grow tired of me because of it, even if you feel burdened by my feelings, you couldn't stop me from continuing to like you, not even if you took my life." 　　Tabitha listened to his straightforward and fervent words, feeling her ears burn and her heart race like a rabbit kicking inside her chest. 　　She couldn't help but wonder to herself, how had the once seemingly honest and simple him changed so completely? 　　His unreserved honesty left her with nowhere to hide,