Chapter 24 A Date With The Client

• Chelsea didn't smile. She couldn't even force a smile. She simply felt utterly defeated and weary. Oh God, have much longer do I have to live such a miserable life? Tears continued welling in her eyes, yet she stubbornly held them back. She turned to gaze out the window as she tried her best to suppress her tears.
• “Just cry and let it all out. You'll give yourself heartburn if you keep bottling everything up, and it's tedious to treat.” Liam wasn't afraid of women's tears. On the contrary, he was worried when they stifled their emotions. After all, he felt that they would be prone to doing something foolish when they finally snapped, whereas things would be fine after a good cry. Looking at glum she was right then perturbed him, and a stab of regret lanced through him for having been too harsh with her back at the restaurant.
• At that time, he was chagrined after having recalled something. Alas, she happened to be an easy target, so he vented his frustration on her.