Chapter 15 Just Despicable
Ingrid couldn’t help but feel a flicker of emotion at those words. It seemed like when men claimed they didn’t know what they did wrong, most of the time, they were just playing dumb.
she felt more and more resentful, and her expression turned cold. “Good thing you didn’t admit it back then. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known how to break up with you.”
A dull ache spread through Brandon’s chest. After a brief pause, he asked, “Everything was fine before I left for my trip. Is this because I dich answer your calls for a few days?
Ingrid thought of his conversation with Zelda, and a wave of nausea washed over her. She looked at him “Are you sure you want to hear the truth?”
Ingrid said, “Before we got together, I had a lot of expectations. But after we started dating well,
1, Jar’s just say reality didn’t quite measure up.
In
She was being vague deliberately. Sure enough, Brandon caught on right away.
“What do you mean?” His mind instinctively went to his performance in bed
Ingrid’s tone semained light. “Nothing much. We were just dating and weren’t even close to getting married
“You we thoughtful enough to keep our relationship a secret, so when it ended, we could go out separate ways without any drama. No one will possip about us. It was a smart move.” Brandon frowned “You’re blaming me for not making it public!!
Ingrid took a deep breath and said, “it’s just a breakup. I’m not looking to cause trouble, and I’m not blaming you for anything.
“But you keep hounding me, I’d say it’s not doing your aloof image any faves.”
She paused, then added, “Mr. Geppard, you have no shortage of admirers. There are plenty of women in the hospital who like you–me than I can count on two hands.
“Don’t worry, no one will about us from me. And if they do, it certainly won’t be because of me
Brandon studied her. She wasn’t being sharp–tongued, but her words cut like a knife. He had worried she might cling to him after the breakup. Yet now, he was the one who seemed unwilling to let go.
His ego was bruised, and his face hardened. “You’re sure about
Ingrideursed him in her head but kept her voice pleasant. “Relax I won’t suddenly show up one day to bother you‘
Brandon’s expression darkened. “Do you want anything?”
Ingold blinked “Huh?”
Brandon said, “We were together for so long, and I never really gave you anything “
Ingrid had thought that sheer disgust would be enough to wipe away any lingering feelings. But at that moment, his words still managed to affect her
For once, she couldn’t even force a smile. Summoning all her self–control, she made sure she at least looked composed. Then I only ask one thing,—don’t tell anyone w we ever happened”
Brandon had left Ingrid’s place for over ten minutes, but his mind was still replaying Ingrid’s words.
The breakup had been abrupt enough, but the reason behind it was even more expected.
Her only request had been for him to never tell anyone they had ever dated. What did the mean by that? Was dating him something to be ashamed of? Was the problem with him, or had Ingridnever been serious about him to begin with
Yesterday, he thought she was testing him. Today, he realized she had meant every wood
Was the problem with him, or had Ingrid never been serious about him to begin with? Yesterday, he thought she was testing him. Today, he realized she had meant every word Brandon’s jaw tightened as he got into his ear, Just then, his phone rang. The number wasn’t saved, but he knew who it was
Annoyance prickled at him. He let it ring for a while before finally answering
Zelda’s voice came through, laced with irritation. “Why did it take you so long to pick up?”
In the past, he would have explained. Today, he simply said, “I was busy”
Zelda asked, “Where are you?”
“The hospital”
“You have a shift today?
Brandon frowned. “What do you want?”
Zelda whined, “Come see me. I miss you”
“I have work to do,” the replied flatly
Zelda poused while demanding, “I don’t care. I want you to come see me. Don’t you miss me?
For some reason, Brandon suddenly thought of Ingrid
He remembered how, whenever she called him, she never asked for explanations. If he said he was buy, she would immediately lower her voice, say “okay,” and hang There were no accusations complaints, let alone childish tantrums
up within seconds
