Charlie maintained a calm demeanor as he processed Loreen’s unexpected confession. He simply responded, “We just ran into a few unsavory characters, and that’s why I decided to teach them a lesson. Don’t take it personally.”


    Loreen replied with sincerity, “Regardless of the circumstances, I truly want to thank you!”


    Afterward, Loreen sat down next to Charlie and quickly wrapped her arms around him in a hug.


    With both of them in minimal clothing, Charlie could immediately feel the softness and warmth of Loreen’s skin against him.


    Feeling a rush of tension, Charlie quickly said, “Loreen, please don’t do this. I don’t want ire to see us like this.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Loreen chuckled and teased, “So, if ire can’t see us, does that mean I can hug you and do whatever I like?”


    “That’s not what I meant…” Charlie replied, feeling a bit helpless.


    Loreen tightened her embrace and insisted, “I want to hug you! In fact, it would be great if ire could see us right now. Then you both could file for divorce, and you could finally be with me!”


    Charlie, with a serious expression, responded, “How can you say that? You’re ire’s best friend!”


    Loreen replied earnestly, “I know you didn’t marry ire for love! She only agreed to the marriage because her grandfather had his own ns. There’s no real connection between you two, and you haven’t even consummated your marriage. How can you call yourselves husband and wife?”


    As she spoke, Loreen’s emotions surfaced. “Since there are no feelings between you, and your marriage is merely a facade, why not set each other free? Getting a divorce would allow both of you to pursue true happiness. Wouldn’t that be better for everyone? You wouldn’t be wasting each other’s time!”


    Charlie shook his head and said, “You don’t understand my feelings for ire at all.”


    Loreen countered, “But do you understand how I feel about you?”


    Charlie nodded and replied seriously, “I understand your feelings, but I can’t reciprocate them. I’m sorry.”


    “Why not?!” Loreen eximed, hurt. “Why would you cling to a loveless marriage instead of seeking your true love?”


    Charlie responded, “I’ve already told you before that we just aren’t right for each other. Even if I were to divorce ire someday, we wouldn’t end up together. I have no intention of divorcing ire, so it’s pointless for you to keep waiting for me.”


    Loreen pouted softly, “I’m willing to wait for you! I love you!”


    Charlie sighed, “You’re being foolish. Instead of waiting for someone like me, wouldn’t it be better to find a single man who hasn’t been married and start a meaningful rtionship?”


    Loreen’srge, sparkling eyes filled with tears as she sobbed, “Charlie, my heart belongs to you. I fell in love with you the moment you saved me. After everything we’ve been through together, I’m hopelessly in love with you…”


    Blushing, Loreen added, “I even dreamed about youst night…”


    “You dreamed about me?” Charlie asked, surprised. “What was the dream about?”


    Loreen replied, “I dreamed that we went back to Thomas’ family mansion and got married. And then…”


    “And then what?” Charlie prompted, intrigued.


    Loreen’s cheeks flushed deeper as she said, “Then, I gave you a beautiful baby boy…”<fnd718> Get full chapters from find[?]ovel</fnd718>


    Charlie smirked and replied, “Did you know that dreams often reflect the opposite of reality?”


    Loreen quickly responded, “I wouldn’t mind giving you a lovely daughter too. I’d like that just as much.”


    Charlie felt a headacheing on at the seriousness of Loreen’s expression.


    Finally, he reiterated, “Loreen, we really can’t be together… you don’t truly understand me…”


    Loreen’s expression turned dull as she said, “Even if I don’t fully understand you now, I’m willing to learn. It doesn’t matter to me if you choose not to divorce ire; I just want to love you from the sidelines. I’m more than willing to secretly love you for a lifetime…”