Chapter 316 You Have No Rights

Robert's body stiffened slightly. He subconsciously attempted to step back. "Misty, you—"

"Robert, you saw it just now, didn't you?" Misty didn't give him a chance to evade, tightly hugging him.

Her voice turned tearful as she said, "Sometimes, I wonder if I'm truly not worthy of love. That's why I'm being tortured like this."

"No! You're a good person. You deserve the best in this world." Robert was frantic as he gripped her shoulders.

"It's Cedric who doesn't know how to cherish you. If you were my girlfriend, I'd definitely protect you. I won't let you suffer. I couldn't bear to see you sad, not even momentarily."

"Really?"

Misty looked up with teary eyes to seek affirmation. "If you were my boyfriend, you'd treat me well, right?"

"Of course, I'd hold you in my hands, ensuring you're happy daily. But …"

A hint of sorrow appeared in Robert's eyes as he continued dryly, "I'm not qualified."

They met each other when there was already someone else in their lives.

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