---- Chapter 6 Tears welled up in Shawn's eyes as he pleaded, " Anna, please... just give me one more chance. Can you forgive me? Let's go back, please? I promise I'll never make the same mistake again. Please believe me..." I looked at Shawn's haggard face and felt a wave of disorientation. There was a time when his eyes held no one but me. There was a time when he would run all over Amberton just to buy mea strawberry cake; he would scour the entire commercial street on cold winter days just to buy me a scarf; he would deliver presents to me the moment each holiday began-all just to show me how much he liked me. But now, the same man who'd once loved me so deeply was begging for forgiveness after having betrayed me again and again. There was a time when Shawn was everything to me. I had thought about forgiving him, but every time I looked back, I saw the eighteen-year-old Shawn ---- crying, begging me not to. I forced a smile, but my tears still fell uncontrollably. " Shawn, please don't make this any uglier than it already is." Shawn looked at me with confusion and disbelief. " No, Anna, the one I love is you. Please, just one more chance. Let's go back. We can still go back, can't we? Anna, I can't live without you..."" I wiped the tears from my face and turned away from him. Instead of replying, I looked at Charles. "Darling, we should go meet the family." Charles didn't answer. He simply lifted me into his arms. As he held me by my waist, I saw his throat bob slightly. "Alright, let's go home." Despair flooded Shawn's eyes as he watched us walk away. He sank to his knees, crying out with a heart- wrenching sob, "Anna, you don't want me anymore. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry..." He cried uncontrollably and slapped himself over and over. ---- His cries became hoarse, and soon, he could no longer produce any sound. And there he remained until nightfall. In the end, the Godwins had Shawn thrown back to his home. As he looked at the house he had once shared with Anna, a faint spark of hope flickered in his eyes. Anna had left, but surely her things would still be here? That thought alone gave him something to hold onto. Shawn believed that Anna couldn't have been so heartless. He convinced himself she couldn't possibly have taken everything with her. However, when he hurried into the house, he was met only with emptiness. He looked around in a panic, only to find that everything related to Anna was gone. Even their photos together had vanished. He then rushed into the bedroom, but it was just as barren as the rest of the house. Not even a single In "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" by CrushReel, a heartfelt romance unfolds between a woman and the president she has long admired since youth. Overcoming insecurities about her appearance, she finds herself working closely with him as his assistant, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their relationship. This modern romance novel explores themes of self-acceptance, unrequited love, and the dynamics of power and attraction in an office setting. The unique blend of billionaire CEO dynamics, hidden feelings, and the revelation of secrets adds layers of intrigue to the story, keeping readers captivated as the plot unfolds. What sets this novel apart is its delicate balance between sweet romance and the complexities of relationships in a contemporary workplace. With each chapter, readers are drawn deeper into the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their growing connection amidst professional responsibilities and personal desires. For those seeking a compelling tale that combines elements of romance, secrecy, and personal transformation, "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" is available to read at CrushReel, offering a captivating escape into a world where love conquers all.