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Mercer gazed at Calla’s retreating figure with a glint of admiration in his eyes. She had evoked a different feeling within him from the moment she appeared in his life.

She was tough on the outside but soft within. Straightforward and resilient, she faced setbacks with determination. She possessed qualities unlike any of the girls he’d known before.

Sophie knew Mercer too well. She could see from his eyes that he admired Calla and had feelings for her. A spark of jealousy immediately rose in her heart.

“Mercer, someone needs to take care of your daily needs from now on. Why don’t I move in to look after you?” Sophie turned and sat down

beside Mercer.

Mercer didn’t even spare her a glance. He merely replied, “If you think that apartment is too small, I can rent you a bigger one.”

“Mercer, that’s not what I meant.” Sophie hurried to explain.

“I’m used to living alone,” Mercer replied coldly.

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Hearing this, Sophie lowered her head in thought. Then, she said, ‘ Mercer, I don’t have any other intentions. I know my health isn’t the best right now. I only want to see you every day. Your happiness is my happiness.”

“Is that so?” Mercer looked up, staring into Sophie’s eyes with a cold

gaze.

“Don’t you believe me?” Sophie reached out and grabbed his hand.

Irritated by her touch, Mercer immediately withdrew his hand and stood up. He then walked to the window.

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“I want to be alone for a while. You should go now,” he said with his back to her.

Sophie seemed a little hurt. She rose from the couch and started to leave. But after a few steps, she turned back, unable to give up.

Walking up to Mercer, she wrapped her arms around his waist. She said with a tearful voice, “Mercer, don’t you remember the days we used to spend together? We were so happy then. To you, I was the sole universe; and to me, you were the only star. We were everything to each other!”

Mercer felt a little helpless, but he was also moved. He murmured, That’s all in the past.”

“We can start over!” Sophie insisted, stepping in front of him. She looked deeply into his eyes as if trying to peer into the depths of his

soul.

“When you made your choice back then, it became impossible for us. Now it’s completely out of reach,” Mercer said, frowning.

Hearing this, tears streamed from Sophie’s eyes. She grabbed his hand desperately and explained, “Mercer, I know I was wrong back then, but I had no choice.

“I was truly at a dead end. I couldn’t just watch my father suffer without help. You would understand if you were in my position.”

“I’m afraid I can’t understand,” Mercer responded with a detached tone.

Seeing his coldness, Sophie pleaded, “Mercer, I don’t need any status or anything. I only want to stay by your side…”

“Do your actions show that you don’t want anything? You want everything, Sophie. You’ve disappointed me deeply.” With that, Mercer turned to leave.

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“Mercer…” Seeing him about to leave, Sophie panicked and collapsed onto the carpet.

Mercer turned back to see Sophie on the carpet, having an asthma attack. He immediately bent down to lift her, urgently asking, “Where’s your inhaler? Where is it?”

“In… in my… bag.” Sophie managed to say with difficulty.

Mercer quickly took the inhaler from her bag and placed the mask above her nose. Her condition gradually improved. At this moment, Jasmine heard the commotion and hurried out.