Chapter 449
Winston looked into Joannaâs eyes. For the first time in his life, he dared not answer her question.
She bit her lip. She knew it! Winston was swayed by Millie.
In a fit of anger, she removed all her clothes and turned to show Winston the horrifying scar on her back.
The light in his eyes dimmed. He quickly draped his jacket on Joanna. âWhat are you doing?â
Joanna refused to wear the jacket and shoved it out of her way.
âI want you to take a good look at my scar and the sacrifices I made for you!â she bellowed in a shaky voice.
She sounded more tearful as tears slid down her cheeks. âWinston, Iâm willing to do anything for you, yet you hurt me over and over. You make me feel like itâs not worth it to risk my life to protect you.â
He felt her body shaking when he draped his jacket over her shoulders. He wanted to say something, but no words could address the situation. He stayed silent.
Joanna removed the jacket and exposed her scar to him. He gently stroked the scar on her back.
She slowly began, âI am scared of the dark and the water. I am depressed. But Iâm not afraid of dying. Winston Greerâ¦â
Her voice softened. âIâm most afraid of losing your love and getting left behind. Iâm scared that my sacrifices will end up a joke. Winston, if you are in love with Millie, I will willingly give up on you.â
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Joanna closed her eyes.
Winston hung his head as ran his fingers across her scar.
She added, âDonât promise to marry me when you donât even love. me. Donât delay the marriage. Youâre hurting both of us.â
He paused. His fingertips felt cold to the touch, just like his personality, as Joanna often liked to think.
Moments later, he hugged her from the back. âThank you for all your sacrifices. I will not let you down.â
She stared at her feet. Although he often provided her with reassurance, she would never find peace as long as they werenât married.
She asked, âAre you willing to marry me?â
He grunted and said, âI will marry you.â
âI want you to marry me out of love. Do you understand?â she asked again.
Winston let out a muffled laugh. âOf course Iâm marrying you out of love. Joanna, donât overthink it. Iân not marrying you because you saved my life.â
She looked up with a smile. Too bad they were painfully aware of the truth. He could never lie to her, and she could never deceive him.
âSince Iâve divorced Millie, I can register our marriage anytime. Joanna, do not doubt me. Alright?â He turned Joanna around to face him and keep her scar out of his sight.
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Joanna glanced at him. Once again, she felt attracted to him. He was such a perfect man, be it his looks or his worth. For most women, he was irresistible.
Joanna loved him deeply, even if her love came off as obsessive. She would be willing to do anything just to win his heart.
After that, Joanna left Winstonâs place for her home to get ready for the party.
Left behind in the empty villa, Winston slowly settled on the couch and massaged his temple tiredly. Suddenly, memories from the time Millie resided in this villa flooded back.