NovelAppChapter 1098 The Unloved Are Always Humble News of Tessa getting hurt while defending Raymond had already spread within their social circle. Compared to Selena's sudden betrayal, Tessa's act of love at a critical moment made everyone question what kind of woman Raymond truly wanted to marry if he didn't care about this.
It certainly couldn't be the missing Selena.
People in the circle were watching closely, and many families had already started reaching out to Raymond.
Now, the entire Montague Group belonged to Raymond. Forming an alliance through marriage would be beneficial for both families.
Raymond received no fewer than ten calls, all subtly suggesting sending someone to intern at the Montague Group to take care of him, almost explicitly offering women to him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe didn't respond to any of them.
Tessa looked at Raymond with a pitiful expression and asked, "Raymond, how do I fall short compared to Selena?" Raymond's eyelashes fluttered. He recalled a dream where he had asked Selena how he compared to Christopher. Now, Tessa was asking a similar question, and he saw a shared sense of vulnerability in her eyes.
In love, the one who was not loved always felt humble.
Then Tessa wiped her tears. "It's okay, I'm willing to wait. Everything I did for you was of my own free will. You don't need to feel burdened. I'll keep pursuing you until you agree." Her gaze was direct and filled with passion, her affection unmistakable.
Raymond was silent for a moment, feeling a sharp pain in his chest.
Since childhood, Raymond had been compared to Christopher, and everyone thought he couldn't measure up. But Raymond never dwelled on it. He thought having Selena was enough to surpass everything.
Once, Raymond had shown his vulnerable side to Selena, feeling unimportant and always overlooked. He held Selena tightly without saying a word.
Raymond thought Selena might have been moved at spoint, as she always gazed at him with watery eyes during their intimate moments.
Now he knew that the person Selena loved was Christopher, the brother he could never surpass.
Raymond felt like his vulnerability had turned into a laughingstock.
He stood up calmly, saw Tessa's tears, and said, "I'll think about it." A flash of wild joy and disbelief crossed Tessa's eyes. "Raymond, are you serious? You're willing to consider being with me?" Raymond said nothing more and left directly.
Lawrence chased after him. Both Raymond and Lawrence were dressed in formal attire, looking equally distinguished.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mr. Montague, I don't want you to mislead Tessa. She's very innocent and has never been in a relationship. She's completely focused on you now. If you give her hope and then disappoint her, I won't let you off easily," Lawrence said. "Lawrence!" Tessa's voice cfrom inside. She opened the door, her face full of disapproval. "Don't talk to Raymond like that. I trust him. He won't letdown. And even if he does, it's okay. I have enough love to wait." Tessa had always positioned herself as the humble admirer, and from the first day she entered Silver Bay City, she made no secret of her pursuit of Raymond.
No one doubted her sincerity.
Seeing her defend Raymond, Lawrence felt a bit helpless. "I'm afraid you'll be deceived) You're too trusting Tessa leaned against the wall and slowly walked up to Raymond. "I believe Raymond won't lie to me." Raymond glanced towards the elevator, nodded at them, and slowly walked away.
Lawrence didn't chase after him but instead gently patted Tessa's head. "Don't worry. If he doesn't take responsibility, I'll deal with him. Don't ve let yourself be mistreated." Tessa's face lit up with a sweet smile as she took his arm. "I know, Lawrence. You don't need to worry about me. handle your own affairs. Wind is here to look after me." Lawrence nodded, gave a few more instructions, and left.
As soon as he was gone, the smile faded from Tessa's face, replaced by a cold l look as she stared at the elevator door. Raymond still hadn't made up his mind. She had to try even harder.
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