Chapter 225

Looking at him in that state, a complicated emotion welled up within me.

Suddenly, I understood the meaning behind the saying, "Late passion is worth nothing."

I pursed my lips. "It's up to you if you believe it or not."

With that, without casting another glance at him, I walked away. I wasn't sure if it was because I didn't want to look or didn't dare to.

Whatever he thought, it didn't matter that much to me anymore.

I just wanted to live my own life well.

That was all.

Unfortunately... I forgot, many things were simply beyond my control.

Just as I reached the hotel lobby, I ran straight into Simone.

It was strange. I didn't have much goodwill toward Bethany, but I felt no aversion toward her parents. In fact, I found them quite friendly.

Our eyes met, and I smiled at Simone. However, her face remained expressionless as she scrutinized me again, even more nakedly than she had at the banquet hall.

"Aunt Simone,

"We

fingernails, feeling somewhat uneasy. I hastily replied, "Okay,

Wilson, let's chat for a moment. It won't take up much

"Okay."

I found myself unable to

a vague idea that she was speaking on behalf of Bethany,

say.

walked away, but... for

Ryan have been delaying the divorce proceedings. You haven't obtained the divorce

my

finish, she interrupted with resignation, "Actually, I wanted to apologize on behalf of Bethany. She's been spoiled since childhood. Whatever she wants, she must

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head. "It's okay. Regardless the appearance of Miss Shaw,

Simone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Seeing that I was

"Yes," I replied.

and she asked tentatively, "Do

Frank and I have only met a few times. We're not even that familiar. Besides, I just got divorced, so I haven't had the

that you

would never allow him to marry a divorced woman. It's best that you have no such intentions. Otherwise, you'll face difficulties

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