Chapter: 1062

"You didn't tell me the date of her surgery. I only found out through a friend who works at this hospital."

Her tone was both intimate and slightly reproachful, suggesting their relationship was still amicable.

Without any resistance, Dolores smoothly took a seat next to Marlin.

As she reached out to hold his hand, he quickly moved his hand away.

“Marlin, I've already apologized to you before. I didn't mean to walk into your room! And then you sent me away in the middle of the night.

Are you still angry with me? I really miss you.”

In just a few sentences, she cast herself as a loving woman, painting Marlin as an unkind boyfriend.

“I can take it if you yell or even hit me. Just please, don't push me away."

Her voice broke into low sobs, and tears streamed down her face, making her look truly pitiful.

Yolande dismissed the conversation with a wave and said, "Who is that speaking? It's too annoying."

Manley addressed Marlin seriously, "Please handle your affairs yourself. Don't let her weep outside the surgery room. Your mother is still alive. What's she crying for?"

Dolores was instantly silenced by the overwhelming presence, her tears halting abruptly.

Marlin turned to her and said, "Dolores, I've been clear. We can part on good terms. I never intended to take back the gifts I gave you. Since you entered my bedroom, you should realize I mistook you for someone else."

“But haven't we felt nothing for each other all these days? Isn't it simpler to just accept me as the person you were looking for?"

"I'm sorry. I can't force myself to like someone I don't."

Marlin replied coldly, “I hope you'll be sensible and stay away from me from now on."

Dolores looked at him tearfully, biting her lip. In the past, such a look from her would prompt him to comfort her.

But not this time. Marlin didn't even glance her way as he asked her to leave.

“Please leave."

Two imposing bodyguards stood behind Dolores, casting large shadows over her. At that moment, she sensed his coldness and felt afraid.

It was now clear whether he loved her or not.

Dolores smiled bitterly. “I understand. I'll leave on my own. Marlin, you've found her, haven't you?"

"Yes."

She clenched her fists, realizing she was just a stand-in, destined to be revealed.