Chapter 717

"What did you say?" Haley shot up from the sofa, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

James closed his eyes tightly, then slowly lifted his head, tears glistening in the corners. "I'm sorry. I was too arrogant before. I only helped you once, and that was before Xena even joined your family."

So every time Haley mentioned wanting to thank him, wanting to repay him, he assumed it was for that one time.

At first, he found it amusing, thinking Haley was foolish for being so grateful over a small favor.

Later, he started to enjoy the benefits that Haley's gratitude brought him. He got used to it, taking it all for granted. When he grew bored, he discarded her without a second thought.

Back then, he never thought he was doing anything wrong. After all, he never asked Haley to be good to him.

It was all her own doing, her own initiative.

When he got bored, he carelessly cast her aside. It was only later that he realized he had stolen everything that rightfully belonged to some