From Scorn to Throne: William Anderson's Journey

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William was shocked. He stared at Vera wide-eyed, unable to believe what he had just heard. He never thought that Vera would actually like him.

After the shock wore off, William felt happy.

"I'm sorry, Ver, that I couldn't dare to approach you. I thought... I wasn't your equal back then."

Vera shook her head at William's confession. "Since when did I judge someone by their social status?"

William knew that because Vera was very kind, it was impossible for her to judge someone by their social status. However, considering that there were many men who approached Vera, it was quite surprising that she said she liked William.

Vera felt that the atmosphere between them was very awkward.

"I'd better go in first." Vera, stood up and walked slowly towards the door of her house, leaving William who was still sitting on the garden bench.

William looked at Vera's back. Then, she stopped her steps. She turned around, her expression a little hard to guess. Every now and then Vera fluttered her hand