---- "No," Timothée replied. "I wasn''t sure if she was single, and I realized at our meeting that she doesn''t remember me. A sudden confession would be too abrupt. I want to spend time with her first and develop our rtionship gradually." Thalia lowered her gaze, lost in thought. Timothée asked, "Is there a problem?" Thalia looked up at him. "This might be impolite to ask, but as Charlotte''s best friend, I need to look out for her. Mr. Pierson, how many rtionships have you had?


    And how many involved physical intimacy?" Timothée was taken aback. The question was indeed quite personal. Starting with such a question was certainly impolite. Thalia exined, "Charlotte ispletely innocent when ites to rtionships. If you have extensive romantic experience, I don''t think you''d be a good match for her." Timothée frowned slightly. "Rest assured, I''m not some yboy. Over the years, I''ve only had one girlfriend." ---- Hearing this, Thalia''s brows furrowed.


    "So you''re saying you had feelings for Charlotte but still dated someone else?" "You misunderstand, Ms. Winters." Timothée rified, "Initially, I was attracted to Charlotte, but as I exined, she was just a child then, so I had to put my feelings aside. Later, we didn''t see each other for years, and those feelings gradually faded. Then I met my ex-girlfriend. When I was with her, I wasn''t thinking about anyone else-I was genuinelymitted." Timothée''s expression turned serious. "Ms.


    Winters, I''m not the type who changes partners on a whim. I don''t take rtionships lightly." Thalia''s voice remained neutral. "I''m just asking. I can''t control Charlotte''s feelings anyway. Whether she epts you or not is entirely up to her."