"What I meant to say is that we're over. If you're here to rekindle our relationship or whatever we had in the past, then save it. Don't waste your breath. We're done,"
Terence stated in a firm and impassive tone that sent chills down Carla's spine. He didn't have any remorse or regret on his face but somehow, his heart couldn't help but feel pain when he saw how hard she was crying.
However, he had to make it clear to her.
Compared to Carla, he was more fond of Lucy, whose temper was much more tender and loving.
After all, a gentle and caring woman was easier to get along with in daily life.
The moment he stopped talking, he felt a heavy force step on his foot. His eyebrows furrowed when he saw that it was Carla's foot stepping on his. He got more annoyed when her foot just stayed there as it continued to stomp on him even harder.
He tried to pull his foot away but she just wouldn't let go of him. If anything, she kept on adding more force as if she wanted to bury his foot to the ground.
"You crazy woman! Stop it. Do you really need to hit me every time you meet me?"
Terence finally had it. He grabbed her shoulder and pushed her away. There was a flame of anger burning in his eyes. Carla staggered backward and only stopped when her back hit the wall behind her.
Tears filled her eyes as she looked up and said, "Fine. I won't hit you."
However, as soon as she finished talking, she suddenly leaned forward and wrapped her arms around his neck. Terence was caught by surprise that he didn't have the time to react. Before he could do anything, he felt her lips on him as she kissed him deeply.
He was so stunned that the only thing he could do at that time was widen his eyes in disbelief. When he finally pulled himself together, he immediately tried to push her away. However, he failed to get her off him because her arms were clinging to his neck very tightly.
Terence furrowed his eyebrows. He couldn't believe how bold she was to do such a thing. He could tell that she didn't have a single ounce of embarrassment at this moment while she was biting his lips without any hesitation. For Carla however, aside from the annoyance and irritation that she was having, it was as if this kiss was expressing how much she missed him for the past four years. She just didn't want to admit it to herself at that time.
Hence, how could a simple kiss be enough?
What's more, he actually said a lot of words that were very hurtful. Carla didn't think biting his lips really hard was enough.
She was kissing him with enthusiasm like how he used to kiss her four years ago when they were still a couple, when they were still very much in love with each other.
Terence was in a daze for a while. He had thought about pushing her away again but his hands were frozen. Thus, Carla had the freedom of kissing him as she wished.
To Terence, her kiss was very strange but somehow, it felt familiar. After a short while, it touched his heart. Like her lips knew a shortcut towards his being that he didn't even know about.
But every single time Lucy or any other woman would touch him, he would suddenly feel caught off guard like a deer caught in the headlights. Every single time, he would politely but ultimately decline physical affection.
He tried his best but it was all in vain. For years, it felt like there was a huge gap lying in his heart, which blocked him away and stopped him from continuing with his life. No matter what he did, he just couldn't find it in himself to feel desire or even look for physical intimacy.
"Mr. Terence, we need to go now. The company called again."
Rainer approached Terence and reminded him of his responsibilities.
Just as Rainer had stealthily expected, Terence wouldn't be able to refuse Carla even when he had already forgotten her.
Terence had kept his distance from so many women these past few years. His body only knew one woman and it was none other than Carla.
"Sure. Let's go."
Terence cleared his mind as soon as he turned around. Then, he headed out from the hospital while he asked, "By the way, how was the DNA test?"
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