Clayton’s hint was clear enough.

He was willing to accept such unfairness. If Nicole had even a slight liking for him, his unrequited love would not be in vain.

However, Nicole was not like other women.

Even if Clayton put in a hundred times more effort, Nicole would not necessarily be soft-hearted.

Nicole was persuading him to give up on her, but it was impossible.

It was so silent in the ward that a pin drop could be heard.

Nicole’s chest felt heavy like a huge rock was pressing on her h