Chapter 1330: Chapter 1430

Yet, it seemed he hadn’t changed at all.

I was completely mistaken.

Unable to hold back my anger any longer, I released Harlan’s hand and yelled at him, “I’ve told you, you don’t need to come and talk to me about her.

I don’t want to hear it.

”

Then, I gestured angrily towards the restaurant and added, “And since you care so much about Danielle, why not go find her now? Why come to me? Go, just go now!”

Harlan had a quick temper too.

In the past, he might have either retorted, accusing me of being petty and unreasonable or simply walked away, leaving a cutting remark in his wake.

Thus, right after I said my piece, I turned to leave, eager to avoid further pain by not seeing him anymore.

However, I never anticipated that Harlan would grab my hand again.

“No, I won’t go!” Harlan looked at me with determination, his gaze intense.

“Zoe, I came to find you because I love you and I want you to be my mate.

No matter what, I need to clear up things about Danielle today.

Even if your words try to push me away, I won’t leave.

”

What?

Mate?

I froze, rooted to the spot.

I faced him, my expression one of confusion.

“What do you mean by that?”

Harlan held my hand tightly, his face showing remorse.

“I’m sorry, Zoe.

I’ve been negligent before, not recognizing Danielle’s strange behavior as being driven by affection.

Debra’s insight helped me see Danielle’s true feelings towards me.

”

He pressed his Lips together, looking nervous yet sincere, and placed my hand over his heart, asserting, “Please be assured, my heart has been devoted only to you.

No matter how much Danielle fancies me or attempts to undermine us, the only person I intend to marry is you.

”

Caught by his sudden affirmation, I was taken aback, and my heart missed a beat.

How did we get to this point?

I was unprepared.

I reached up to touch my chest, feeling my heart thumping fiercely, as if it might leap out.

I took a deep breath, and once I had regained my composure, I inquired, “But aren’t you worried about Danielle’s feelings anymore? If we are together, have you considered her reaction?”

I truly cared for Harlan, and his proposal was touching.

However, I knew that the situation was complex.

Drawing on what I had learned from past experiences, I analyzed the situation calmly.

“Given what I know about Danielle’s character, she certainly wouldn’t want me as your mate.

Harlan, she holds a distorted admiration for you, and she wouldn’t easily accept me as her sister-in-law.

”

To my astonishment, Harlan appeared unconcerned.

He stroked my hand softly and said, “You are the one I will marry; Danielle’s feelings shouldn’t sway us.

Even though she holds me in high regard, she is like a sister to me.

That will never change.

”

Harlan’s response was quite unexpected.

Having known him for so long, I was familiar with his nature—a man of deep Loyalty and responsibility.

Since he had taken Danielle under his wing, she had become an integral part of his family, valued as a true sister.

For him, Danielle was someone to love and protect; it seemed impossible that he would disregard her.