Chapter 697 Loving Me Must Be Hard

• "Loving me for so many years must have been hard," he said softly, his gaze filled with indescribable tenderness.
• Charlotte looked at him, her thoughts thrown into disarray by his gentle demeanor. She couldn't help but take a step back, her voice stubborn as she asked, "What's the matter if you love me or not? Haven't I told you before?
• "Back then, I only confessed to you on a dare with my classmates. Later on, I realized you were just ordinary..."