Chapter 747 If Agnes owed anyone anything in her life, it was probably Ryder. Because she could never reciprocate everything Ryder had done for her.
Agnes started, âRyder, have you ever noticed that youâre always comparing yourself to your uncle? You have a mental scale for wins and losses. You say you donât care about them, but in reality, you care more than anyone. Isnât your persistence with me just a way to compensate for what youâve lost? Ryder, have you ever asked yourself if you love me because Iâm your uncleâs woman, or because you genuinely like me?â
Ryder seemed to freeze for a moment, then he suddenly chuckled, âAgnes, I never thought youâd think like this. Are you just trying to make excuses to ease your conscience?â
Agnes apologized, âIâm sorry, Ryderâ
âForget it, Iâve heard enough apologies. Youâve never truly understood me.â Ryder turned around and added, âNo, youâve never really wanted to understand me. With that, Ryder left.
Agnes stood on the balcony of the Whitfield Manor for a long time. Watching Ryder drive away, her heart ached. This was a predictable outcome. Her words were intentional. The only way to extinguish Ryderâs hope was to disappoint him, deny and trample on his feelings. But Agnes couldnât bring herself to be ruthless There was too much compassion in her heart, because Ryder was more than just a friend to her Without his care for her for the past three years, she wouldnât have regained her confidence and become who she was today.
Jared came over and draped a coat over Agnes. Thatâs enough. Stop thinking about it.â
Tim didnât come out to see her all night.
After dinner, Agnes and Jared left.
Alyssa seemed to like Nocturne. She spent the whole night talking with him in his room. When they were leaving, she seemed reluctant to part with him She gave him a knitted scarf, said it was a gift from abroad, but Agnes could tell from the clumsy stitches that it was likely Alyssaâs handiwork On the way back, Agnes was lost in thought. Jared held her hand, âI know what youâre thinking. I believe Ryder will understand one day. I can give him anything, but I canât give him my wifeâ
Agnes smiled, âIâm not your wife yet Jared suddenly pulled the car over. Startled, Agnes asked, âJared, what are you doing?â
Jared solemnly said, âProposing.â
Agnes was both amused and annoyed, âStop joking, who proposes like this? Besides, I havenât decided whether to go back to Manhattan yet.â
Jared was serious, Tm sorry, but I canât wait any longer. I feel uneasy until you agree These past days have felt like a dream, and I fear that one day youâll suddenly disappear again.â
Jaredâs sincerity made Agnes feel a pang of guilt.
Her departure had indeed left a deep imprint on Jaredâs psyche.
Agnes said, âI promise, I wonât disappear without a word again. But please, let me think about this, okay?â
âThereâs nothing to think about, Agnes. Whether or not you decide to go back to Manhattan, agree to marry me first. If necessary.
Iâll go to Manhattan with you