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CHAPTER 244
"I know that even though I wish for you to stay you can't and you won't but more importantly, I want you to know that I would forever have your back and would render my help anytime you need it. All you need to do is ask."
"Thanks. I will. I appreciate the offer."
"You deserve this and more. Also, I am sorry if I have not been behaving well. I'll miss you, Li Jing."
"I know. It's alright. I'll miss you too."
He reached for her hand and held them in his while using his thumb to lightly caress the back of her palm. "Can I get to taste your cooking one last time before you go?"
Her cheeks raised up and her lips parted as she gave him a toothed smile. "I thought you'd never ask."
"Is that a yes?"
"What do you think?"
"A definite yes, it is then. I would let you wrap things up and we would leave by 3 pm. Deal?"
"Deal."
