Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 1357

After his emotional outburst, Shirley delicately pursed her lips, her countenance marred by guilt. "I... I've mentioned this before. I want to live alone. Wade, I appreciate your concern and good intentions, but I'm carrying Ky's child. He is the man I love. I can't offer you anything..."

As she spoke, Shirley lowered her head, guilt casting a shadow over her eyes as she avoided Wade's gaze. "I don't want to give you false hope. That would only cause more pain."

Having known Wade for a substantial period, she was familiar with his character.

As a model, he exuded handsomeness and dignity, displaying a calm and responsible demeanor.

Such a man deserved a better life.

Shirley's words cut through Wade's heart like a knife. The pain was evident on his face, despite anticipating the inevitable.

He raised his hand to touch his nose as he sighed. He approached her and stood still. "What's going through your mind? I've made it clear that I don't wish to be with you. You're carrying someone else's child. Why would I pine for you? I'm just thinking that when the child is born, it'll need care, and my mother, too. We'll have to hire someone to help, so why not support each other?"

Wade offered a helpless smile. "I'm your children's godfather. I'm relying on them to take care of me in my old age. You may run away, but you can't escape with my godson."

"What nonsense are you talking about? You'll get married and have children in the future. There'll be someone to take care of you," Shirley retorted.

Wade pocketed his hands, gazing at the fireworks above, and sighed deeply. "I have no house, no car, heavy debts, and a sick mother to care for. Who would marry me? Women these days are practical. It's hard for me to find a girlfriend."

To cover his mother's cancer treatment, Wade had depleted his savings and sold his possessions.

He even borrowed $150,000 from Talila, the boss of Bloomstead, under the condition of being her personal secretary.

Were it not for Sofia's offer to let him pretend to be with Shirley and her promise to assist him in repaying Talila's debt, Wade might still find himself living under Talila's control.

"Difficulties are temporary," Shirley reassured.