196. The Only Girl He Wants

Heidi was tired.

Exhausted,

And exasperated at the same time.

Again, he was telling her to come back to him. This was the thousandth time or probably the millionth time he had asked her that.

“I hate repeating myself, Lucas.”

“Neither do I, Heidi.”

“I told you I'm never gonna come back to you. If you are tired of your mistress already, I am sure there are many other girls who admire you in Phoenix City.”

“But I don't want any of those girls.” He pulled a hair strand out of her eyes, his expression tender. “Among all the girls in Phoenix City, you're the only one I want.”

Heidi looked at him, and he stared back, neither blinking nor averting his gaze.

Her heart did a strange drumming which she wished more than anything else that he wouldn't hear.

“I don't admire you, Lucas.”

“I know you once did,” he sighed. “Didn't you confess your love to me, Heidi? Did that love suddenly vanish?”

“Yes…” Heidi nodded, her voice a whisper that simmered in the air.

His expression flashed with hurt, the