Chapter 241

Yale had always been careful not to hurt Roslyn's feelings, choosing his words with care even when he was laying down the law. This time, faced with her tearful eyes and the weight of the moment, Yale's restraint shattered. He could not believe it had come to this, and he could not bother with being gentle anymore.

"Niece?" Roslyn echoed his words, her eyes puffy and red as if she had been crying for hours. "Are you still trying to fool both of us? You say you think of me as a niece, but does a niece's embrace stir anything in you?

"Alright, you've made your feelings crystal clear. I get it. I'll just keep my distance from now on!" Roslyn had her own pride, but for Yale, she had crushed it to smithereens, all for a single smile from him. She had tried everything, even throwing herself at him, but nothing worked. She was done.

The car door slammed shut, leaving Yale alone with the fresh lemon scent that Roslyn had left behind. Life in the army, surrounded by tough guys, had not prepa