Chapter 146- waiting for

Cynthia was knocked back a few steps by the snow and mist stirred up by the speeding car, then stood there in a daze. The car, which had sped off wildly, disappeared from her sight in the blink of an eye, and she just stood there, her eyes growing teary from the strain.

A sigh came from behind her.

"Cynthia, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say anything that would cause trouble between you two..." he said lazily.

He really hadn't meant it. He had been taking care of and pampering her for so long that it had become a habit. Those words had slipped out without him thinking, forgetting that she was no longer his.

Cynthia blinked hard, pushing down the sadness in her heart. She turned around and smiled at Vincent, who had a guilty look on his face.

"Vince, it's okay. I know you didn't mean it."