Maverick Cole couldn't describe his current mood.
He shattered all the barriers of avoidance, completely tearing apart the uncle-nephew relationship maintained over the years, and he was very sure that he had always wanted her.
Tracing back five years or even longer, his feelings for her had always been repressed, obscure, and dark.
He should have done this much earlier, without considering so much.
Now, hasn't everything become even worse?
For the first time, he hated his past decisions that he thought were rational.
This was probably the most regrettable thing he had ever done in his life.
"It's my fault."
He wrapped her in his arms, his low and rich voice resonating in her ears, with a tone matched with guilt and self-blame.
Audrey Cole shook her head gently with her eyes closed in his embrace, remained silent for a few seconds, then said: "…Is the company greatly affected? Did the Sutton Family give you any trouble?"
