Chapter 415
Mai went silent as she also had nothing to say after the sudden confession. She knew they had things going on but didn’t expect him to confess at the worst time possible.
Michael felt awkward because Mai didn’t respond. He scratched the back of his head and said, "I have to go back to the apartment. I can’t leave Henry alone. I’m afraid he might do something stupid. Goodbye, Mai, please take care of yourself."
Michael turned around and was about to walk away when Mai finally opened her mouth, "You can’t just leave after saying that."
Michael halted his step. He looked over his shoulder and saw Mai staring at him intensely.
"I want to do more," Michael said. "But I can’t, because you need time for yourself. I know that you don’t want to see my face."
"If you truly love me, why didn’t you tell me about Henry’s plan?" Mai asked as she felt wronged. "What’s the point of being in a relationship when you can’t even trust the one you love?"
"Because I am bound by duty," Michael said firmly, even though he was grieving in his heart. "As much as I want to tell you and Kate about his previous plan, I can’t say it unless he confesses first. I am bound by duty to keep his secrets no matter what. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love you."
"Are you not afraid of losing me?" Mai asked again. "What do you think will happen now? How am I supposed to be in a relationship with a man who hides too many things from me?!"
Michael smiled helplessly as he turned towards Mai and stood in front of her again.