Chapter 9

Chris had no idea why I suddenly behaved this way.

He held me for fear that I would lose my balance and fall off the bed.

"Clarissa, what's wrong? I'm sorry. That's not what I meant. Don't scare me-"

All I did was laugh.

I never knew being indifferent, yelling at me, and vilifying me was his way of showing he loved me.

I gradually calmed down as Chris continued to pat my back.

After wiping my tears away, I reached for my tablet.

I pulled up one of the medical reports and calmly handed it to Chris.

"Chris, if this is love, I think you might be better suited for a robot nanny."

I did not know how to swear the way Melissa did.

This was the most vicious thing I could ever say.

However, Chris' hands began to tremble.

His eyes gradually filled with tears.

He looked at me in shock.

"This can't be real. Clarissa, please tell me this isn't real!" He uttered.

When he saw the unwavering expression on my face, he dropped to his knees in front of me.

He inched forward and leaned aga