Knowing Kyson, he wasnt one to utter apologies easily, yet todays efforts seemed a genuine token of his remorse.
She turned to study Kysons expression.
A slight frown marred his features, yet when their eyes met, there was an undeniable warmth in his usually distant eyes.
How do you feel about it? Do you like it? Dulcie nodded, unable to deny the emotional impact of the moment.
She didnt ask for much, only that Kyson would see the good in her.
At the very least, they could create some precious memories to look back on after their marriage ended.
The two were seated across from each other, Kysons expression unreadable.
Dulcie ventured cautiously, Are you⦠Are you not feeling good? No, Im good. This is to compensate things from last time, Kyson replied, offering her a piece of steak.
A smile touched Dulcies lips.
She reciprocated by cutting a piece of steak for him.
Weve been quite harsh to each other lately, almost as if were wounding each other with the sharpest of knives.
I share some of the blame for our troubles.
Im aware of who I am, and I also recognize that this one year marriage is merely a transaction for you to achieve your goals.
Im the one who allowed emotions to get the better of me.
I shouldnt have expected so much.
Ive been picking fights with you a lot recently.
Kyson paused, his knife halting mid-slice.
He met her gaze, and then abruptly looked down, his thoughts inscrutable.
He remained silent.
Dulcie went on, I know you dont have feelings for me, and Im not really a good fit for you.
Youre the CEO of the Shaw Group and the head of the Shaw family, while Im just a girl from a mountain village.
Had it not been for Kysons marriage contract, she never would have had the opportunity to be close to him.
She ought to be grateful for even a brief time with him.
But on the day I came to pick you up at the fishing village, there was another girl standing next to you and.. She bore a resemblance to Lucinda.
Clutching her knife and fork a bit tighter, she confessed, Im sorry.
I cant help but see her as a rival, even though I know its wrong, but I⦠Kyson, without looking up, replied calmly, You are a kind woman.
Dont underestimate yourself, and dont see her as a rival.
Shes never tried to take anything from you.
In fact, she thinks highly of you.
Dulcie was taken aback, her face draining of color.
Although Kysons tone was even, his words pierced her heart like a needle.
She bit her lip and asked, You⦠Have you been in contact with her?