Chapter 529 That Night, We Had Nothing to Do with Each Other
Anna originally thought Katherine was trying to sow discord, but now as she saw the news herself, her mood plummeted.
Even if Giorgio and Lola might have their reasons, the news still made her feel irritable.
She couldn't help but think of Giorgio and Lola being a perfect match.
"Anna." In her moment of despair, a strong hand suddenly appeared on her arm.
Anna was pulled into a quiet corner of the balcony, and in her sight appeared Giuseppe's refined and handsome face.
She was startled, then quickly distanced herself, and said calmly, "Giuseppe, aren't you supposed to be with Katherine for her prenatal checkup? Why are you looking for me?"
Giuseppe detected the coldness in her tone, and his eyes darkened behind his gold-rimmed glasses, saying, "I know you're upset that I'm with Katherine and helping her, but Anna, I had no choice. If it weren't for my grandmother's arrangements, I would rather help you. As long as Katherine is with me, she won't compete with you for Uncle Giorgio. Also, here are the photos of her meeting with the dean. Take them."
A memory card fell into Anna's palm, and she was utterly shocked, her eyes widening.
She hadn't expected that Giuseppe was with Katherine because of that. He was even helping her monitor Katherine, giving her this evidence!
"Giuseppe." Anna wanted to say more.
"Anna." Giuseppe looked at her deeply and said, "I used to be quite a jerk, but you pulled me out of the abyss, allowing me to see the world anew. This is all I can do for you. If possible, I hope you wait until Katherine gives birth to her baby before doing what you want to do. And that night, I didn't sleep with you. I was just infuriated at the time and lied to you."
Hearing that, Anna was once again shocked, her eyes widening, not knowing how to describe her feelings at the moment.
Surprised, unexpected, touched, grateful, delighted.
"Thank you, Giuseppe. It's said that the best impression is at the first meeting, but you're the only one who gets better after the first meeting."
Giuseppe smiled. "As long as you don't misunderstand me. In this world, you're the only one I don't want to hate me."
With that, he raised his hand to brush her hair aside, wanting to do something, but then realized the issue and let go. "Katherine wasn't wrong before; Lola is a potential danger. Grandmother called her over today to matchmake her with Uncle Giorgio. But Uncle Giorgio currently only appreciates her capabilities in business and sees her as a friend, so you don't need to worry too much. Take care of yourself. If you need anything, you can message me, and I'll help as much as I can."
After saying that, he left.
Anna stood alone, the evening breeze blowing against her cheeks, her heart in turmoil.
It seemed many problems were solved.
Yet, it also seemed bigger problems had arisen.
Anna waited until she felt sleepy, but Giorgio never came. She fell into a daze and slept.
She didn't know how long it had been when the spot beside her sank, and a large hand wrapped around her waist. She groggily asked, "You're here?"
"Yes, sorry." Giorgio leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Grandma wanted to know about the test results, so I talked with Ms. Quinn for a while."
Was that all? They probably talked about more.
And he couldn't even keep his promise to Penny; there would be more situations like this in the future.
Anna felt disappointed but just said, "I'm so tired, good night."
Giorgio gently brushed her hair aside and kissed her forehead.
Anna closed her eyes but her heart couldn't calm down.
Despite being sleepless she didn't move.
Her scent was pleasant, her thin straps revealing her beautiful neck, shoulders, and collarbone. Every part of her was enough to attract him.
Giorgio's emotions were getting out of control, his hand gradually moving up, his lips landing behind her earlobe.
Anna refused and pushed him away. "I'm really tired."
Giorgio pulled her over to face him, his voice hoarse. "I'm not bothering you."
Anna felt a bit speechless for a moment.
How could she sleep with him like this?
Anna raised her arm to push him away. "I'll go sleep with Penny. You sleep by yourself."
Then, she got up, walked to another bed, lay down, and slept.
Giorgio felt empty, his gaze turning cold. He could sense her emotions; it wasn't tiredness, it was rejection and distance.
"Are you mad because I didn't keep the appointment?"
"No." It was normal for him to be busy; she didn't even know what she was angry about.
Was it the disappointment of not being able to meet on time after dressing up?
Or the long hours of waiting?
Or perhaps, his neglect of her when he returned to the old mansion with Lola.
Anna felt irritated and didn't want to discuss it. "I'm really not mad. Look at the time, let's sleep."
Giorgio naturally didn't believe her. He got up, went over, and lay down beside her again.
She wanted to push him away.
His cold voice sounded. "If you're not mad, why won't you let me hold you to sleep? I won't touch you, okay?"
With that, he closed his eyes.
The air was incredibly quiet.
Anna stayed in his arms, with Penny in front and his warm body behind, unable to move.
She thought she wouldn't be able to sleep in this situation, but after a while, she still fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Giorgio remained awake for a long time.
He felt that Anna had been too distant from him these past two days.
The next second, a text message alert sounded.
Giorgio took out his phone; it was a message from Tony.
[Mr. Vittorio, Ms. Stefanelli is trending. Do you need to handle it?]
Giorgio frowned, opened his phone to check, and then his long eyes narrowed.
The news content was as follows.
#Anna infatuated with Giuseppe?#
[That night, a netizen spotted Anna and Giuseppe having a private meeting on the hospital balcony.]
[It is reported that Giuseppe was at the hospital accompanying Katherine for a prenatal checkup. During Katherine's checkup, the two had a private meeting. In the picture, Anna was wearing a beautiful ribbon dress, looking sweet and affectionate.]
[Everyone knows that the two had previously played a couple and gained countless fans.]
[Is Anna taking the act seriously? Has she fallen for Giuseppe?]Below the text were nine pictures.
In a secluded corner of the balcony, the two stood face to face. Anna looked petite and beautiful, with a deeply affectionate expression, looking particularly moving.
Her gaze at Giuseppe was filled with emotion, starlight, and many complex feelings.
Netizens commented.
[Looks like she's fallen for him, right?]
[A fake act, but she ended up falling for real.]
[But Katherine and Giuseppe are already married and have a child, it's not appropriate.]
[Who were the ones who firmly supported this couple before? Now they blame Anna for everything?]
[No matter what, Mr. Giuseppe Vittorio is now someone else's husband, and she still acts so inappropriately. Isn't it disgusting?]
[Shameless.]
Giorgio stared at the screen.
His gaze shifted to the peacefully sleeping Anna beside him, his eyes deepening.
Was she so cold to him tonight, not even wanting to be held, because of Giuseppe?
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