Chapter 200
Chapter 200:
He didn’t hesitate. “You want the title and privileges of being my wife. The security and respect that come with that are real — far more substantial than some fantasy about love p>
Kristine met his gaze, not backing down. “But what I’m after is love. Can you honestly give me that p>
A flicker of doubt crossed Colton’s eyes, gone as quickly as it came. “If that’s what you want, I can give it to you p>
“I mean the kind of love that is truly one of a kind.” Kristine spoke each word with care, holding his gaze.
A shadow passed over Colton’s face. “There’s no such thing as love like that in the real world p>
Kristine’s voice rose with disbelief. “How can you even say that? Isn’t that exactly what you feel for Elyse p>
Annoyance twisted his features. “Let me make this clear one more time — I don’t love Elyse. I’ve only stayed by her side because I owe her a debt p>
Kristine nodded, her voice calm. “You mean because she gave Patsy a kidney, right p>
The blood drained from Colton’s face. “How did you find out about that p>
Kristine simply shrugged and turned away, moving toward the door. “It doesn’t matter p>
In an instant, a firm hand clamped around her wrist, sending a jolt through her arm. Startled, she whirled around. Colton’s face loomed dangerously close, the distance between them suddenly erased. His eyes, rimmed in red, burned with a wild intensity.
𝘚𝗍𝗼𝗿𝘪𝘦𝗌 y𝗈𝘶 𝘄оո’𝘵 𝗉𝘂t 𝗱o𝘸𝗻 o𝗻
Kristine couldn’t recall a single moment in seven years when Colton had lost his composure like this. Not even for Elyse.
Her heart hammered in her chest.
She steadied her tone and explained, “Seven years ago, Patsy and Elyse had kidney transplant surgery. Anyone could piece it together by checking Elyse’s medical history in Eyling. That’s hardly some unsolvable mystery p>
When Ryan had checked the records for a match, he discovered Elyse had also undergone compatibility tests all those years ago — though Kristine had barely paid attention to that detail at the time. Eventually the truth dawned on her, but she chose not to dwell on it. After all, no matter Colton’s reason for doting on Elyse, it didn’t change the fact that he always chose Elyse over her.
Colton’s grip on her wrist gradually loosened. “I’m sorry. Patsy died so young. That’s the reason p>
Kristine met his gaze and saw nothing but agony etched across his face. No one could deny Colton’s devotion as a brother. Luna had no real ambitions or talents, yet it never stopped her from landing easy jobs at top companies. If Luna set her sights on a rare limited-edition car or some exclusive designer piece, Colton never hesitated — he made sure she had it the moment she asked. None of that had ever concerned Kristine.
She cut him off, her expression blank. “Let me make this clear. After our breakup, I never once thought about going back p>
Colton lifted his gaze slowly. The sorrow in his eyes disappeared, replaced by something cold. “What did you just say p>
“You’re the worst possible choice for me p>
Colton’s veins tensed as anger flashed across his face. “Kristine p>
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