Chapter 93 Have you ever loved me?
"What's wrong? Don't cry. It was my fault last time. Why are you saying sorry?" Lance asked in panic.
Flora wiped her tears and said, "Lance, I want to confess something to you, even if it will only help alleviate my guilt a little."
"What's the matter?" Lance had a bad feeling.
"I'm not actually from the real Osborn family. I'm just my father's illegitimate daughter."
Lance was stunned. He stared at Flora in shock, his eyes full of disbelief.
Flora continued, "I have a younger brother who suffers from abnormal loss syndrome. I didn't come to Dongyang Island of my own accord, but was forced by my family. The reason why I participated in the Superpower League, the reason why I came to Dongyang Island, and the reason why I never rejected you, are all because..."
"Because you feel insecure." Lance said softly.
Flora glanced at the other person and said coldly: "No... because I am an illegitimate daughter."
“If I want my family to live a better life, I must seek help from outside forces, and you are my first outside force.
Lance, didn't you notice that when you saw me, I was always in the backyard of the Osborn family? That's because I don't have the right to enter the main house. I have never been to the main house. You should have seen the small house at the edge of the backyard, right? That's where my mother, Milo and I live.
If I were not sick, I would be very happy if you could marry me, but Milo is sick, and I can't raise enough money for his treatment just by being a puppet in marriage.
The treatment of abnormal loss syndrome is very expensive, especially in the later stages. If I did not have my own independent power , I would not have been able to convince the family to spend the money for Milo's treatment.
For Milo, I must become someone who is truly useful to the family, someone who is irreplaceable!
I came here partly because of my family's intention and partly because of my own idea. After all, Dongyang Island is the place where spiritual salt is produced. If Milo's condition worsens, it is the best choice to let him come here for treatment.
Lance... the person I feel most guilty about in this world, besides Milo, is you... every time I see you, I think of myself as a very despicable woman... I'm sorry."
"It's okay! Why didn't you tell me earlier! We can find a solution together! I will help you! I am on your side, and I love your people, not the Osborn family!"
Lance expressed his love emotionally.
Flora's tears were already bursting out. She lowered her head, clenched her teeth, and tried hard to hold back her tears.
"Lance, you simply don't understand. If I marry you, I'll lose my freedom! I'll become your vassal! The Osborn family no longer values me. I'm not even a threat to them.
What would happen to Milo then? Would they still throw tons of money at a man who had no idea how long he would live and was of no use at all?
I can't depend on anyone, I must be strong enough, I must become like the old nobles on this island, only then I am qualified to have an equal dialogue with the family! "
"I understand. I understand."
Lance's eyes were also filled with tears. He had never expected that the person he loved so much had such a difficult past. He felt that he knew it too late.
Flora wiped her tears and glanced at Lance.
She knew that the other party still didn't understand, and Lance's brain might not be able to understand this kind of political struggle.
Sometimes, it was the other person's behavior that made her feel ashamed. Every time Lance didn't understand what she said, it made her realize that she was actually taking advantage of such a naive fool, and this fool actually liked her!
It would be fine if Lance didn't really like her. If he approached her just to play with her, she would kill him without hesitation.
"You don't understand. I can't refuse the family's arrangement. I have to obey them until I become strong enough. But Lance... I can't marry you. I can never become your vassal."
Flora kept shaking her head, her hands shaking as she tried to make up her mind.
"I understand! I'll tell my dad right away and tell him that I don't want to marry you! Don't worry Flora, it's okay." Lance assured.
Flora shook her head, "That's no use... I'm sorry Lance, but for Milo, you have to die."
She held out her hand to Lance.
This was the only thing she could do. Since she couldn't refuse the Osborn family's arrangement, she had no choice but to destroy the other elements of this marriage.
After much thought, the only option is Lance. If Lance disappears from this world, then this marriage will naturally not be possible.
No one would think that she was the one who killed Lance, because her relationship with Lance had been quite close on the surface over the years. Except for her father, mother, and Milo, almost everyone else thought that she also had a good impression of Lance.
On this basis, with just a little manipulation, she can pin the suspicion of killing Lance on the local gangster forces, and no one will find evidence because she will completely evaporate Lance!
"Wait a minute! Wait a minute Flora!"
Lance struggled violently and overturned the chair. He stared at Flora in horror and confusion.
"Why...why are you going to kill me!"
Flora pursed her lips and continued to reach out to Lance. She didn't want to hesitate any longer. If she hesitated any longer, she didn't know if her determination to kill would waver.
"Why do you want to kill me? I love you so much... I'm willing to do anything for you!"
Lance closed his eyes in pain, tears streaming down his face and his expression distorted.
"Whether it's your brother or your family, it doesn't matter... I have always been on your side, you know... I entered Dongyang Island for you, I have loved you for so many years, why... why do you want to kill me like this? Don't you believe me?" Lance cried.
Flora stopped just before she touched Lance's hand. She took a few deep breaths and held her hand in the air.
Then, she dropped her hands.
Sure enough, she still couldn't bring herself to do it. To do so was too evil and violated the bottom line of morality.
Flora walked behind Lance, grabbed the chair and helped him up again, saying:
"Lance, can you disappear for a while? Find a place to hide, live incognito for a few years, and then show up when everything is settled for me, okay?"
Lance was stunned for a moment, then nodded heavily: "For you, I can disappear from the family's eyes. I will hide in Dongyang Island! They will think I'm dead!"
"Lance, I believe you. I don't really want to kill you, but for Milo, I...I..."
"I understand, I understand you!" Lance also nodded vigorously while crying, "Don't cry, I'm here to help you... I will hide it well and will never let anyone find it!"
"Thank you! Thank you so much!"
Flora wiped away her tears and untied the rope for Lance.
Lance stood up and looked at Flora lovingly. He hesitated for a moment and said, "I will hide tonight."
"sorry."
"It doesn't matter, I can do anything for you." Lance smiled.
Flora nodded and turned to walk towards the door. When she reached the door, Lance suddenly called her.
"Flora!"
Flora turned her head.
Lance's eyes were filled with tears:
"You said before...you were with me just to use me. I want to ask, have you ever loved me after all these years?"
