Book10 Chapter16.

Side story2.

When Aaron turns eighteen, Charles is still single.

But Evelyn has remarried She married a software engineer, who is shy and not very talkative but treats her well.

Perhaps out of love for Evelyn, he even shows concern for Aaron, his stepson.

On the day of the wedding, Aaron attends the ceremony.

Afterward, at the dinner table, he casually mentions to Charles that the

atmosphere at the wedding is wonderful- there weren't many guests, but it was lively.

Charles simply chews his food in silence, unwilling to give even a glance in response.

That is the usual dynamic between the two of them.

Their relationship lacks warmth and words, typical of a wealthy family -polite, but not intimate.

So, Aaron doesn't know that Charles has actually attended the wedding.

Not only did he go, but he also brought a gift.

A bank card.

Evelyn hasn't accepted it.

"Keep it. I know you don't need this, but it's just a little token from me."

"I can't give you anything else."

shook her head. "You don't need

far less

but her smile was much more

at her once and

too long, he would break down and beg Evelyn

was quiet when someone knocked on the door.

ready." Evelyn stood up and asked Charles, "Aaron's

thanks," Charles shook his head, getting up and

the way, there are

"Hmm?"

be jealous

looked surprised. "What do

me, but I always felt that in your heart, Grandma was more important than I was." Charles spoke calmly, devoid of any emotion, "So I was never truly

matter what we were doing, as soon as he cried, you forgot all about me." Charles continued, "So

subconsciously, I always wanted to have all

with self-deprecation, "but unfortunately,

so, he lost everything he

very clear- headed." Charles finally turned to look at Evelyn Swan, "If in the future you find yourself unhappy,

I'm not a good person. Seeing you happy with someone else makes me want to ruin

engineer appeared

him, like an ugly creature lurking in the shadows, plotting to ruin Evelyn's second chance

looked

She seemed genuinely happy.

marriage to the

blessing he could give.

Was it painful?

Yes, it was painful.

Was it regrettable?

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