Chapter 1149 - 1176: Being Loved Isn’t So Bad (6)

Chapter 1149: Chapter 1176: Being Loved Isn’t So Bad (6)

Tong Tong was stunned.

Had she ever imagined this moment?

She had forgotten. All she knew was that the most likely scenario she envisioned was that Camden River married an elegant and beautiful woman. She might have the fortune to attend the wedding, then turn away in silence with tears, burying the past.

But Camden River was proposing to her.

She felt very guilty.

At this moment, she felt she had let down Daniel Davis, Camden River, and even Windsor Myres. She had caused so many people to bear a psychological burden because of her wounds.

This was not her intent. She never meant to use this as a bargaining chip.

Yet she couldn’t articulate it.

She simply couldn’t withstand that look from Camden River. Never mind pleading; as long as he asked, she could do many things for him, even anything, without choice—it’s just an uncontrollable habit of hers, even she couldn’t help it.

But—

She still didn’t speak.

She looked at Camden River, her voice hoarse, "Don’t be like this, I..."

Camden River leaned down and pressed his lips to hers.

This action shocked everyone in the ward; everyone looked at him, petrified.

What was he doing?

Was he affected by his illness? How could someone like him do such a thing in front of so many people?

Parents, doctors, classmates, friends...

It wasn’t just a fleeting touch. "You’ve always had me in your heart, haven’t you?"

Tong Tong’s entire body trembled.

Her mind was in a state of collapse, looking at him, foolishly, and dazed.

Something was not right.

The Camden River speaking just now didn’t seem like the Camden River she used to know. His voice was as clear and cold as ever, yet mixed with a husky quality, the tone somewhat intriguingly elusive.

But very...

Tong Tong couldn’t describe that feeling.

Suddenly, she recalled Mina Lee’s comment on Bradley Cooper, "Don’t you think his voice in the movies could make someone pregnant?"

Matters of the heart are that complex, tormenting people every moment. Daniel Davis took over two years of gentle care to knock on her heart’s door, while Camden River only needed a word, two seconds.

He is the sun; she is Kuafu, chasing him all the way, even if thirsty to death, even if temporarily enamored by others’ warmth and coolness on the road. Yet, if she sensed even a bit of his light, no matter how insignificant, she could mission-like continue to rush toward him.

Is this love?

What is love, anyway?

Even if she agreed, could she, could she get it?

Tong Tong looked into Camden River’s eyes. His jet-black eyes seemed like a vortex, drawing her in.

She couldn’t see his emotions, only felt breathless.

"Camden River!" Windsor Myres finally snapped back and asked, word by word, behind him, "Do you love Tong Tong? You propose without loving her; you’re doing this to retaliate against me, just like that time you kissed her!"

Her voice was sharp and hard, metallic with anger.

Tong Tong vaguely came back to her senses as if suddenly enlightened.

For the third time, she tried to withdraw her hand, but Camden River still didn’t let go. He ignored Windsor Myres, only continued looking at her, his voice low, "I swear, I will never have any entanglements with her in this life. The proposal was not because of her, but because of you."

Because of her love, her kindness, because she was so simple and sweet, so suitable.

He was tired and wanted a wife who could love him. After all, he was exhausted to the extreme, as if he had no ability to love anyone anymore. Such a condition that would satisfy his parents in every aspect, he did not want to miss.

"You know that." Tong Tong finally spoke.

In a small voice, she said, "Whatever you want me to do, I won’t refuse."

Yes.

How could she have forgotten?

Camden River was so pained because of Windsor Myres. When she looked up and saw Ali Harris, she fleetingly recalled the matter between Ali and Windsor Myres. Camden River must have known, right? Knowing it made him painful, vulnerable, helpless, impulsive. His proposal was because he wanted to force himself away from Windsor Myres. He needed a haven to shelter, to heal, to rest.

If Camden River returned her favor out of guilt, she might not agree.

But—

Camden River, out of his own need, chose her.

She was willing.

She understood Brother Davis; his leaving was already an attitude, so she was actually single now.

She felt she wouldn’t fall for anyone else.

Loving someone is exhausting. Instead of forcing herself to forget Camden River arduously and fall for someone else, it’s better to follow Camden River’s will, marry him, and take care of him. This was something she never dared to imagine.

As they talked, the expressions of those in the room changed many times.

In the end—

Chloe Smith and Jacob Quinn helped Camden River onto the bed.

Max Turner and Mila Davis, feeling upset, requested the doctor to change Tong Tong’s room.

Windsor Myres couldn’t accept it for the moment, turned, and left, with Ali Harris closely following, chasing her out of the hospital.

A little while later—

Only Camden River and Mia Ginger were left in the ward.

Chloe Smith went to see Troy River, as Jacob Quinn’s accident still needed resolving. Koa Jackson was also at the hospital on business, so with people coming and going, only Mia Ginger temporarily watched Camden River.

Mia Ginger was a bit angry, but she didn’t speak.

After a long while, her voice faintly, "You shouldn’t have proposed to Tong Tong."

Camden River’s wound had just torn open and, after treatment, he seemed weak. Looking at Mia Ginger, he hooked his lips in a faint smile, "You think so? I don’t think so; I think it’s quite good."

"Tong Tong is dating Daniel Davis." Mia Ginger took a deep breath.

Isn’t she?

Even if Daniel Davis left in a moment of anger, they were still temporally boyfriend and girlfriend!

She didn’t understand Camden River’s thoughts, staring at him.

Camden River’s expression held an unfamiliar emotion. His voice was faint, almost carefree, "They’ve already ended now, haven’t they?"

"Are you retaliating against Windsor Myres?"

"No," Camden River denied, "I wouldn’t do that."

"Then what are you thinking?" Mia Ginger looked at his still pale face, utterly helpless.

Camden River looked at her, "I want to be selfish once, not for anyone else, just for myself. You should understand, it’s much easier to be loved than to love. I don’t want to love now; I think being loved would be nice."

Mia Ginger: "..."