Chapter 540

Once the call ended, Leonel stood with his arms crossed, eyeing his mother who was quite the actress.

“So, has Lindsey agreed to come over today?”

“Trust me.

When have I ever failed to get what I want?” Juanita replied with a cunning grin.

“And how do you plan to do that?” Leonel queried.

With a smirk, Juanita explained, “Sometimes I have to step back to move forward.

Let’s get her to break up with that guy first.

That’ll give Sumner his chance.

”

Leonel, with a skeptical lift of his brows, stood and headed to his research institute.

In the evening, after wrapping up her work, Lindsey left the office.

She had already informed Domenic that she’d be visiting her mother and asked him not to wait up for her.

Just as she was about to hail a taxi, Sumner approached from behind.

“Linds, are you heading home? It’s on my way.

Let me give you a lift,” he offered, his voice casual, a slight smile on his face.

Under normal circumstances, Lindsey might have accepted Sumner’s offer without a second thought.

However, given the recent events, she consciously maintained a distance.

“No, that’s alright, Sumner.

I’m headed to my mother’s place, and it’s not on your way.

”

Sumner’s usually bright and clear eyes dimmed a bit.

He hesitated before saying, “Linds, I only found out about the arranged engagement yesterday as well.

Don’t feel pressured.

My parents are gone, and I’m on my own.

There’s no obligation for us to follow through with it.

”

When Lindsey heard his words, she felt even greater sympathy for him.

“Thanks, Sumner.

For me, marriage is about love between two people.

I already have a boyfriend, and you.

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You only see me as your friend, right? So, it’s clear we’re not meant to be together, aren’t we?”

As she spoke, Sumner’s hands clenched tightly.

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“What if…” Clenching his fists, Sumner looked up at Lindsey and pretended to be casual, saying, “I mean if you weren’t dating anyone and I didn’t have a girlfriend, could there be a chance for us to…”

“No,”

Lindsey said firmly without any hesitation.

She was uncertain whether Sumner’s question was merely casual or if he harbored deeper intentions Linked to their supposed engagement.

However, she was clear in her resolve not to give him any hope.

Because her heart had room only for Domenic, leaving no space for anyone else.

Sumner relaxed his hands and gave Lindsey a playful look, letting out a light laugh.

“You reject me so quickly.

It’s almost like I’m not charming enough.

”

His light-hearted comment made Lindsey feel more at ease.

“Sumner, you’re attractive, easy-going and talented.

I’m sure many girls are interested in you.

”

“But it doesn’t matter if you’re not one of them…” Sumner said quietly to himself.