Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 146

Chapter 27 Callan looked at me, a flicker of pity crossing his eyes before it quickly vanished. His gaze softened into a faint smile as he said, "Deal."

After spending several sleepless days at the hospital taking care of my father, Callan joined me to take shifts by his bedside.

He patted my shoulder with his broad hand and handed me the meal he had bought.

"Don't worry. Your father will be fine. Maybe our engagement will bring him some good luck."

I almost wanted to laugh, but looking at my father's aged and frail face on the hospital bed, I couldn't muster one.

"Why did I have to be so headstrong back then? If I'd stayed by his side, joined the company after graduation, and helped ease his burdens, I would've known about his illness earlier. Wouldn't all of this have been avoided?"

Callan didn't have an answer for my question. Instead, he simply held my hand, interlocking our fingers.

"This isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself too much."

I sighed. "T've already suppressed the news. Have you discussed the engagement date with your parents?"

"I make my own decisions. Whenever you want, I'll leave it to you," Callan replied.

"Let's do it soon," I said. "I never thought I'd see the day where I'd marry for business. I always believed my father was my greatest safety net."

Callan turned to me, his gaze steady. "From now on, I'll be your safety net too."

I met his eyes, and he smiled again.

"Profit comes first, right? We're in this together."