Jamesâs fingertips pressed agained her wrist, gradually coming to a stop.
He lifted his eyes, staring at Ameliaâs face, finally noticing her pale complexion and sorrowful eyes.
She already knew, and he had lost the opportunity to hesitate and consider further.
âI know it,â he said.
Even though Amelia already knew the answer, she still felt a pang of sadness when he admitted it himself.
âWhy didnât you tell me carlier?â she asked.
James slowly released her hand, leaning against the nearby sofa with a hint of annoyance in his cold eyes.
âI was afraid it would trouble you, make you feel guilty, soâ¦â
âSo, you intentionally kept it from me?â
Jamesâs dark and deep sword-like eyebrows furrowed.
âAre you questioning me because of Ryan?â
The disappointment in his eyes caused Ameliaâs heart to skip a And whal dillerence would it have made it I did? Would his illness have been cured instantly?â
Amelia held back the words she wanted to say, her clear eyes gradually filling with anger.
âNo wonder you didnât tell me. So, this was your intentionâ¦â
Angry, Amelia stood up from the sofa.
James reached out his slender hand and pulled her back onto the sofa.
He straightened his body and pressed against her, preventing her from moving, then lowered his head to ask her.
âNow that you know, what do you plan to do?â
His eyes, shining like stars, were bottomless at this moment, not revealing even the slightest hint of emotion.
âAre you planning to take care of him or divorce me and marry him to save him?â
Amelia couldnât believe what he said.
âJames, do you even know what youâre saying?â
âIf I didnât know, would I be asking you?â
Amelia remained silent but her face turning pale.
âThere are only these two options, so choose one.â
depression, she would help him no matter what, so there was no need for James to ask, he simply presented the choices.
âYouâre right. I wonât just stand by and watch Ryan struggle with a terminal illness. I will definitely help him.â
It wasnât because she couldnât let go of a youthful love, but because Ryan had sincerely treated her, cared for her, and helped her throughout his life.
James should be aware of this, but his words at this moment made it seem like she had already changed her mind, like she was fickle-hearted, which angered her.
âAs for whether I will take care of him or divorce you and marry him, I havenât decided yet.â