Francis shook his head as he chuckled. He moved from his seat, closer to have direct eye contact with Mina.
" I lied Mina, and I'm sorry about that. I've always loved you and I can't hide it anymore."
Mina raised her brows;
" What are you talking about Francis?"
He let a sigh from his lips before saying.
"I've always loved you. When I was assigned to be your doctor. It was love at first sight. I wanted you. I planned to propose after a few months but I overheard you and Naarah talking about Aaron."
Mina shifted in her seat. This conversation was getting out of hand. She stood up from her seat.
" We should end this here, Francis. I only see you as a friend and I have a kid and an empire to take care of of" Mina exclaimed.
Francis followed her as he stood up abruptly, he held her wrist before she could head to the bridge that led to the greenhouse.
Mina knitted her brows;
" Let go of me Francis and I mean it." she snapped.
Francis pulled his hand away but Mina could feel the warm lingering around her wrist. It made her stomach twist.
" I can help you with that. I can be the father Ellie needs and the man you want. I'm not going to disappoint and disappear like how Aaron did, Mina. I promise you. Please give me a chance.
Mina moved back, her fingers resting on her nose as she pinched it slightly.
" I need you to leave Francis. And I don't need a man or Ellie needing a father. Aaron just got buried and I'm not ready to settle down."
She crossed the bridge before he could utter a word.
Francis gaze lingered behind her for a while. He clenched his fist.
"I'm going to make you want me Mina and I mean that. There is no way I'm making Aaron steal your heart again. You became mine when I was assigned to you and your always be mine. You have my blood running through you. That is enough to make you mine."