Chapter 8 Things had taken a bizarre turn . [] But I found it quite entertaining . I crossed my arms and watched Penny pour her heart out , telling him about her feelings . [ ] From teenage puppy love to adult hidden affection . [ ] Honestly , if I were just an outsider , I might have been moved by her love . [ ] Grayson was shocked by this sudden confession . ] ] He blinked a couple times and took several steps back . Then he started shaking his head and waving his hands frantically . [ ] " No , no , no , Penny , please don't scare me like this . " || " What did I do to give you the wrong idea ... My feelings for you are purely friendship . I've never loved you . " [ ] " I've only ever loved one person from beginning to end - my wife . I want to marry her , I want to build a life with her . " ] " I can only apologize for your feelings , because I can't give you anything . I've already given all my love to my wife . " [] This time Grayson was surprisingly decisive . His rejection was firm and final . He didn't leave any room for hope . [ ] With each word he spoke , Penny's eyes grew more desperate . [ ] By the end , tears were streaming down her face . [ ] " Do you really love her that much ? " ] Grayson nodded . " Yes , I only love Raven . " Penny swayed like she might collapse at any moment . [ ] Mick rushed to support her . [ ] But Grayson didn't move . ] " So no matter what I do , you'll never fall for me ? " ] Chapter 8 Grayson nodded again . " In my mind , friends are friends and lovers are lovers . The two can never be confused . " [] " Penny , stop being so stubborn . This obsession of yours will never lead anywhere . " [ ] In that moment , I saw despair in Penny's eyes . ] ] She pushed Mick away . [ ] And stumbled out of the hotel . [ ] Mick hurried after her . ] ] The other two guys also took the hint and left . [ ] Grayson watched Penny leave , momentarily lost in thought . ] ] Then he immediately snapped back to reality and turned to make promises to me . [ ] " Raven , I've rejected Penny . From now on , you're the only one in my world . " [ ] So ... please forgive me this time . " He looked at me with bright , shining eyes . ] It suddenly reminded me of the first time we met . [ ] It was a hiking trip organized by outdoor enthusiasts online . I was the only woman who signed up . [ ] As soon as we entered the mountains , he took special care of me . [ ] Later when it started raining , he took off his only waterproof jacket and put it on me . ] ] " Raven , whether you believe it or not , I fell for you at first sight . I have a feeling we're going to get married . " At the time I thought he was crazy . Later he persistently pursued me . [ ] For a whole year . ] ] Every time he looked at me , his eyes would shine bright . [ ] Like he really loved me . [ ] Even now , I don't doubt it at all . ] He did love me . ] 495 6 Chapter 8 But his love was too weak . ] ] His love was too hesitant . [] He was good to me , but when I was being humiliated , he just stood there doing nothing . He loved me , but he wouldn't reject Penny's advances . He enjoyed her attention while keeping his distance . ] At today's wedding , he disappointed me again and again . ] When disappointment accumulates , it becomes despair . I absolutely couldn't be with someone like this . ] If I married him , who knows how much suffering I'd endure later . [ ] I was raised by my mom's love and protection - I can't handle being mistreated . [ ] So I didn't want this love anymore . ] ] I pulled my hand away . And shook my head firmly . [ ] " I will never forgive you . Never . " ] " Some mistakes can be corrected . Others can't be undone . " ] ] " So let's get divorced . Let's end this amicably . " I looked quietly at Grayson , watching his expression change from shock to despair . " Is there really ... really no room left ?" ] I nodded . ] ] " None . "