Chapter 445 Perhaps They Were Never Meant to Be

Harper's heart raced under Hugh's unwavering gaze, her clenched hands betraying her anxiety.

The act she maintained seemed pointless now.

Fiona was too afraid to make a decision and sought assurance in Harper's eyes. Then, with a reassuring nod, she finally left the suite.

With every step she took, she cast anxious glances back at Harper.

Once Fiona left, Harper quickly seized Hugh's hands and explained with a tinge of desperation in her voice, "Hugh, I'm actually fine now, but this has only been the case for a few days! I meant to tell you, I just… hadn't found the right moment yet…"

"When exactly were you planning to end this deception?" There was no trace of warmth in Hugh's eyes anymore.

His disappointment had accumulated over time, and Harper's actions steadily crumbled Hugh's trust.

"I wasn't deceiving you, Hugh…" Harper said.

But it was only to be interrupted by Hugh's emotionless demand. "I'm giving you one last chance to disclose any other secrets you've been keeping