Love is the Sunshine novel Chapter 53

Carla touched her burning cheek gingerly and with a bitter smile she said, "Terence, if I were to stay with you, things like this would happen again and again. It's only just the beginning.

If it's not her, many of your other admirers would do something similar. You won't be able to look after me all the time. Besides, it would be too exhausting for me to have to constantly be on my toes looking out for people like that."

Terence took her hand in his and looked at her sincerely. "Don't worry. As long as I keep those sort of people away, things like that won't ever happen again.

I won't allow anyone to touch a single hair on your head. Trust me."

Carla breathed out a deep sigh. "Terence, there's something I need to tell you. I plan to go back to BH City tomorrow tonight with Sean, and I have already bought the train tickets."

The moment she had finished speaking, the atmosphere had suddenly turned awkward and silent.

"Terence, I only asked for a week off work and the trip back will take another whole day. If I don't go back now I may lose my job."

Terence's handsome face suddenly had a doleful expression as he shifted his eyes and remained silent.

It was understandable that she wanted to go back to BH city.

After all, it was where she was born and had lived all her life, but he couldn't bear the thought of her returning back to her tireless job.

Minutes passed before he finally spoke again, "Okay, but you should change jobs. Food delivery is too exhausting for you, Carla. You should do something that is less demanding."

Since she had already made up her mind, he had to respect her wishes.

Carla didn't respond. She suddenly remembered the other purpose of this trip.

She reached into her bag and pulled out the property title certificates and the bank card.

"I'm sorry. I almost forgot. The money for the two months rent is still on the card. I haven't spend any of it.

I wanted to refuse these shops that day, but there were other people around so I couldn't back then. I was thinking when I had a moment alone with you, I would give it all back."

Carla put the property title certificates and the bank card into his hand. "You know me. I can't take what I don't deserve. You have already repaid me with the money that you earned from the computer programming job that you did. This extra money in the bank account was unnecessary.

I know that you are wealthy, but I can't take what's not mine," she said in a soft voice.

Terence looked down at the property title certificates and the bank card. His deep dark eyes were expressionless.

"Are you cutting me off?

Were you planning on severing all ties with me once you returned to BH city?"

he asked looking up at her. His captivating eyes intently fixed on hers.

His voice sounded heartbroken and strained.

Carla fidgeted nervously with her hands. She breathed in deeply and then looked up at Terence with teary eyes.

"Yes, I was.

During this short stay at your home, I have come to realize some things. The An family is the most honorable among the upper society of JA City. Even the lower ranked relatives would not marry someone unless they too were financially matched to them. Let alone you Terence, one of the legitimate heirs of the An family.

Your mother is the daughter of the former mayor of JA City. Even your grandmother is the sister of the chairman of a renowned giant corporation of that time."

Carla wasn't stupid. If it were possible, she would definitely be with him.

But after spending some time in his world and after hearing what the servants had said, she knew that it was impossible.

"Do you think that I am qualified to be in your family?"

Carla asked. Her bitter eyes stared straight at him and she said ironically, "Given the circumstances of your family, I wouldn't even qualify to be your mistress."

Terence was taken aback and kept silent for a moment. Then he chuckled. "Did you come to my house to study my family history?" he asked jokingly. Then his expression became very serious again.

"It is true that you are different from both my mother and grandmother. They were fortunate enough to have been born into wealth and my mother gave me life. But, it was you that saved my life! If it wasn't for you, Carla, I would've been killed, tossed into a dark alley somewhere or thrown into the ocean. My mother and grandmother couldn't have done what you did."

There was a numb silence and then he continued.

"Carla, don't demean yourself. If you agree to be with me, no matter how hard it might be, I will be there by your side, to help and support you every step of the way."

Terence held her petite hands in his. With his deep eyes on her, he waited for an answer.

If she agreed to stay with him. He would do everything in his power to keep his promise, no matter what difficulty got flung in their way. He was confident that together they could make it work.

Carla bit her lip, unable to look at him. Her heart was breaking into a million pieces.

Terence kept his eyes fixed on her, not wanting to miss any expression on her face.

He waited, but there was no reply.

"Carla, tell me if you want to stay or not. I truly hope you choose to stay. But, if you really don't want to, I can't force you.

Please, think it through. If you decide not to stay, then I'll probably disappear from your life forever,"

Terence said with a sigh.

"Speak to me. Do you really want me to disappear from your life, Carla?" His eyes remained looking at her intently with hope still in his heart.

He wished that she would say something. Anything, even giving him an ambiguous answer.

At least there would still be some hope for them.

Carla had to muster all of her courage to put on a brave face. She had to be convincing, even though she was suffering in silence. She painted a smile on her face and then looked up at him and said in a casual tone, "Okay, Terence. Then so be it.

Just stay in your circle of people. Don't fall in love with someone like me, a food delivery girl who can't match you. If anyone knew, you would be ridiculed and your whole family would become the laughing-stock of JA City,"

said Carla, who masked her sorrow under a smile.

"Terence. You're a really nice guy. I know that I will miss you and I'll probably never meet a guy as nice as you.

But, I really don't deserve you. I know that. We are from two entirely different worlds, a gap of which can't be filled. I don't want you to be mocked for the rest of your life and I don't want to be scoffed at by others, either,"

said Carla as her voice began to tremble with emotions. She was about to stand up to leave, not wanting to cry in front of him.

However, Terence suddenly stood up first

and strode out of the bedroom slamming the door shut behind him.

Terence put his hand to his throat and coughed, agitated. At that moment Nathan quickly approached.

"Mr. Terence. Things have been settled, but— We found out that your drink had been drugged," said Nathan with his head bowed down at the terrible news.