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played in his mind. He regretted every moment of his pointless questioning. How could he have been so fool

ove with Stella is the major reason

us as a senator? What nonsense. To Stella, Jeff's questioning was annoying and unreasonable. However, she couldn't completely condemn him because of the significant amount

she continued, "I was hoping to develop romantic feelings for someone, and now everything's ruined. W

the wrong side of the bed. However, the opposite was true. He couldn't shake thoughts of Stella, the tall, fair lady wi

contact, he dashed to his wardrobe in sear

e found the paper. Without hesita

g, it's Jeff from t

o for you?" Stella replie

g questions. I know I offended you," Jeff said,

ve," Jeff muttered to himself. He tried call

into self-pity. "What should I do now?"

r first," Jeff reasoned to himself as he began composing a message to Stel

been anticipating his call, hoping he would feel remorse after she deliberately w

and denim jacket, with white sneakers on his feet. He took his time to

ourney. After a few minutes, Jeff finished gett

rrival, not wanting him to perceive her as cheap. "Hello, beautiful," Jeff gr

for bothering you with my reckless questions. I realize now that I made you relive painful memories, and you were understandably upse

ord Jeff spoke, unable to stop admi

made me feel?" she questioned, her voice laced wi

red, his words sincere but lacki

could you love someone like me?" She gestured towards herself, indicating her self-per

when Jeff interjected, p

l for a better life. Stella, overwhelmed with emotion, allowed her tears to flow freely. Touched by compassio

for a moment, Stella jokingly remarked on his intense stare, bringing Jeff back to reality. Despite his nerves, Jeff gat

e right words to respond. "You love me, so what am I supp

that in a few months from now, I will

g a wife. "Well, it's not bad to love, neither is it a crime to start

tion, Jeff urged, "Please

u must promise me that you will not use

fication. "How? I don't unders

t me doing this kind of job at the hotel, you must

Oh, now I understand. I cannot do that, okay? Believe m

raced. Jeff offered a kiss, and Stella qu