Love You Like I Used To Forget It (Millie Bridge) novel Chapter 646

William had publicly and officially called off our engagement. However, he had only done so because he was worried the Baker family would make life difficult for me. Even so, I still felt like I needed to say something.

Now that the Baker family had been defeated and Noah had been safely found, I felt it was time to have a proper discussion with William about our engagement.

William truly was incredibly sharp and could tell what others were thinking. I had asked to meet, and before I could even say anything, he already knew what I wanted to talk about.

He looked at me with his deep, mesmerizing eyes that seemed to penetrate right into my soul. When I met his gaze, I found myself momentarily unable to say the words I had prepared. However, no matter how reluctant I felt or how hard it was, I had to say them.

"Mr. Ashford, even though our contractual engagement ended a while ago, it only happened because of the Baker family. So, I still feel we need to acknowledge it properly.

"I'm truly grateful for everything you've done for me. And from now on, if there's ever anything I can help with, please don't hesitate to ask."

As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized I sounded a little too formal. Laughing awkwardly, I added, "I guess that came out a bit too polite. After everything we've been through, and knowing how smart you are, I'm sure you understand what I really mean."

After everything William and I had gone through together, one could say our friendship was forged through battle. So, even without me saying it, I believed he knew that if he ever needed me, I would do everything I could to help him.

Before I could say anything more, William looked at me unwaveringly and with eyes full of emotion.

"I understand what you mean. But you should also understand that, from the beginning, what I wanted from you wasn't a partnership or to do you any favors. What I've always wanted was you," he said.

He naturally had a pair of beautiful, soul-piercing eyes. When they were fully locked on someone and filled with tenderness, they could truly make someone forget themselves. They were the kind of eyes that made you unable to bear seeing them clouded by sadness.

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