Natasha had no intention of hiding anything.
Whenever Liam asked, she never even thought of shirking responsibility.
Just as she decided to come back.
Liam had the right to know about Kenneth's situation, as well as the right to be informed about what had happened.
Looking at him, she said, “I can tell you, but no matter what I say, you can be angry with me, blame me, but please, take care of your health.”
The sparkle once present in Liam's eyes was gone. In a low voice, he said, “Go ahead, speak.”
So, she told him exactly what had happened.
The story was long, and Natasha didn't make it brief. Liam listened quietly. Even though he hadn't witnessed some of the events himself, hearing about them made his heart ache in waves.
After finishing the story, Natasha looked at Liam. “That's the entire story.”
Just as Liam was about to say something, his gaze suddenly fell on the diamond ring on Natasha's hand, and his eyes darkened slightly.
“This is...” Liam stared at her diamond ring, asking in astonishment.
Following his gaze, Natasha looked at the diamond ring on her hand. Upon seeing it, her eyes slightly narrowed.
“Is it Kenneth?” asked the Liam.
Natasha didn't deny it. She nodded, looking at the engagement ring. Scenes from that night surfaced in her mind, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly as she said, “Yes. He proposed to me.”
Liam's emotions became even more complicated.
Natasha regained her senses and looked up at him. “Old Mr. Hamilton, I know that even though you often scold Kenneth, you love him more than anyone else. I also understand that this incident has greatly affected you. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I just hope you can allow me to stay by his side and take care of him.”
Upon hearing that, Liam looked at her and asked, “Are you still going to take care of him?”
“Yes!” Natasha answered decisively.
Liam looked at her. “You're still young. You really don't need to waste your time on Kenneth.”
Upon hearing that, Natasha chuckled lightly. “Old Mr. Hamilton, you know how I feel about him. Apart from him, there has never been anyone else in my heart. I was ready to marry him without hesitation and still am now!”
Liam looked at her, suddenly at a loss for words.
Indeed, everything had happened because of Natasha.
He indeed had reasons to blame her and vent all his dissatisfaction on her.
However, upon seeing that diamond ring, Liam knew that if he were to do that, Kenneth would probably be so anxious that he'd jump right out of bed to confront him.
Liam narrowed his eyes, the emotions churning within him becoming more complicated.
“Old Mr. Hamilton, I can choose not to live here. I can also stay out of your sight—”
“Nat, do you have any regrets?” Liam suddenly asked.
The phrase “Nat” made Natasha slightly taken aback.
Looking up at Liam, there was a hint of surprise in her eyes.
“What's the matter?” asked Liam.
Natasha regained her senses and then shook her head. “I have no regrets!”
Liam took a deep breath. “You've said it yourself. He might wake up at any moment, or he might never wake up. You'll likely be stuck here for the rest of your life if you choose to do this!”
Natasha's eyes held a profound sense of sorrow as if there was no greater sorrow than a withering heart. “In this world, the ones who loved me most have all left one after the other. If even Kenneth doesn't wake up, then what's the point of my life?”
Liam looked at her, unsure of what to say.
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