Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1053

Derek dragged Gilda out of the hospital angrily to somewhere that was quieter. He then let go of her hand and complained, "How dare Brandon vent his anger at me! I have never been treated like that by anyone before!"

Although the sun shone brightly in Barnes today, the chilly winter winds could still make people shiver.

Gilda was slender, and her dress was blown wildly against the wind. She held herself tightly to keep herself warm as her body shivered slightly from the piercing cold wind.

Derek saw her shivering and quickly took off his coat, wrapping it around her thin shoulders. "Wilder should be arriving soon. Let's just wait a little longer," he assured her.

Gilda smiled at Derek's graciousness. She then glanced towards the door of the in-patient department and tugged Derek's sleeve. "Aren't you going to say goodbye to Janet? Are you just going to leave like this?" she asked in confusion.

Wasn't he here to see Janet?

Gilda could tell that Derek still liked Janet. However, he always hid his emotions in his heart, giving others the impression that he didn't really care.

Derek choked and darted his eyes away guiltily. He hurriedly changed the topic as he didn't want to admit that Gilda was right. "I don't know what you are talking about. Anyway, are you hungry? Didn't you say you wanted to go to the new French restaurant last time? How about I take you there now?"

"Oh, you still remembered. Thanks, but I don't want to have dinner with you. I don't want to date a man with another woman in his heart," Gilda said coldly and walked away.

Derek's heart tightened as he heard the resoluteness in her voice.

"Where are you going? Who said that I'm in love with another woman?" he asked helplessly. He was confused by Gilda's sudden anger and followed her subconsciously. He called out to her, "I came here today to have a clean break with my first love. I truly hope to start a new beginning with you."

Derek had only known Gilda for a few days. However, strangely enough, he felt the desire to settle down with her.

Gilda widened her eyes and looked at him in shock. She thought he was joking and blurted out, "Seriously? Considering your age, how could she be your first love? I'm pretty sure there are other girls before her."

She rolled her eyes and then added, "Don't think I'm gullible. I often pay attention to the entertainment news on the Internet."

The reports on Derek often portrayed him in a bad light. Even the netizens' comments on him were negative. All the negativity surrounding him just didn't make him seem like a man who only had one love.

Derek frowned and thought that Gilda was too quick to judge his character. However, he was desperate for her to understand him, so he explained earnestly, "Most of the rumors online are fake and have no backing. I'll get Wilder to send a lawyer's letter to those unscrupulous reporters when I am back."

Derek was hoping to spend more time with Gilda. He gestured towards the benches nearby and suggested, "Let's sit there and have a chat."

"I want to go home!" Gilda protested. However, she

still allowed herself to be pulled over by Derek.

Derek made Gilda sit on the bench while he remained standing. He was a little distressed and hesitated a long time before speaking. "Even if I had girlfriends before, that doesn't count. I've dated several good girls before I met Janet, but none can be considered my first love. The only reason why I said Janet was my first love is that she made me understand what love really is."

Gilda was surprised by Derek's sudden mature answer. She stifled a laugh and kicked Derek from behind. She then burst out laughing. "Why do you suddenly sound so mature? Your reasons may be good, but that doesn't change the fact that you've dated many girls before!"