Chapter 1425
Chapter 1425:
He had planned to go look for her, but he hadn’t expected to find her surrounded by paparazzi at the hospital entrance.
“Dunn,” Margo murmured.
At the sound of his name, Dunn looked down and found Margo staring at him with an intensity that made his chest tighten.
He traced her brows and the corners of her eyes with his fingertips, a tender gesture that made Margo’s eyes brim. She leaned forward, seeking refuge in his arms.
“Sorry… I’ve dragged you into this mess,” Margo apologized almost on instinct.
Dunn cupped her face and wiped her tears away with his thumbs.
“You don’t need to apologize to me,” he said firmly. If anything, she was the one who needed protecting right now.
Margo trembled slightly, her cheek pressed into his palm. “Dunn, I want to leave the entertainment industry p>
For the first time, surprise flickered across Dunn’s usually calm expression. He hadn’t expected her to say that.
“I don’t think I belong in this industry,” Margo confessed, her voice heavy with self-doubt as she stayed in his arms.
“Why do you feel that way?” Dunn asked. “Is it only because of what happened today p>
After a pause, Margo answered slowly, “Maybe… I never should have entered this industry in the first place p>
Dunn lifted her face again, looking into her eyes. “Margo, do you remember what you once told me p>
“You told me you loved acting—immersing yourself in different roles and experiencing different lives p>
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Dunn’s voice was gentle, steadying.
“You said you would chase that dream until you reached the pinnacle. But Margo, to get to the top, don’t you have to push through obstacles like this p>
Holding her close, Dunn felt the faint tremor in her body and softly stroked her hair to calm her.
“If a setback this small can defeat you, then you’re not the Margo I know p>
Margo pouted. “But I’ve caused so much trouble for other people p>
“If the guilt is eating at you,” Dunn said, “then remember today. Remember it, work harder, and one day silence every rumor with your own success. All right?” He paused, then added, “You’re a star, and the media loves digging up private secrets. If you let rumors defeat you, aren’t you just surrendering to them p>
Margo listened, momentarily dazed.
Then she suddenly felt like slapping herself. Why had she let herself become so fragile?
Other celebrities endured far worse and still didn’t give up. So why should she?
“And Margo,” Dunn continued, his tone measured, “don’t you suspect someone is working against you? You said the press conference was hosted by your company. Right now, your company is your strongest ally. How could they possibly let someone like that infiltrate the venue p>