The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 456

"My feelings for you aren't those of a simple doctor and patient, nor are we just allies. I am certain of my heart—I love you.

"It is the love between a man and a woman, between a husband and a wife.

"Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Alice's mind went completely blank.

Her heart was racing to the point of chaos.

She didn't even know how to respond to such a passionate confession.

"I know you might not like me as much yet. But from our time together, I believe you at least don't dislike me."

Eric's expression held a trace of sorrow, but his voice remained steady.

"So, give me a chance. One year. If after a year you still feel nothing, I'll let you go. I promise."

In the distance, fireworks exploded over the water. Color flooded the sky.

To Alice, it felt as if the fireworks were exploding right before her eyes.

Her entire mind was filled with a brilliant, colorful radiance.

"...Alright."

And suddenly she understood why she had been irritated earlier.

It wasn't that she disliked Xenia.

If that girl had nothing to do with Eric, she would've been perfectly polite—out of respect for her mentor, at least.

She smiled, looking up at the man before her.

Eric was easily the most handsome man she had ever met—actually, he was exactly her type.

Actually, the best-looking of all.

Right up her alley.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to the one-year contract in the first place.

Otherwise, she would never have agreed to a one-year arrangement in the first place.

She was never one to wrong herself. If she had to look at a face that repulsed her every day, she would go insane.

Over their long time together, she had found Eric to be an interesting person whose personality and interests aligned with hers.

There really was no reason to reject him.

Most importantly, she did like him—a little.

Seeing her radiant smile, Eric was overcome with emotion.

His trembling hand reached out and rested gently on her shoulder.

Seeing how nervous he was, Alice felt a playful urge; she leaned in and rested her head against him.

Eric was even more moved, his heart thumping wildly.

In the distance, Stanley and Daniel exchanged looks, both feeling quite sentimental.

Eric had finally gotten his happy ending.

...

The Sarratts had crumbled overnight.

Heswil issued an emergency broadcast stating that the family was involved in dangerous industries and was under total investigation.

Julius secured the rights to handle Silas.

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