Facade of Love

Chapter 229 Was He Asking Me for a Favor?

I was stunned, feeling a surge of electricity pass through me as I met Idris‘ dark gaze. It was leaving me numb and disoriented. Was he… asking me for a favor?

Proud as he was, would he ask someone for help?

“I know you resent me and hate me, and I’m aware that you want freedom and to sever all ties with me,” he began, his words lacking the arrogance and assertiveness of the past, only conveying a sense of helplessness. “Perhaps you might not want to see me ever again. I understand all of this.”

Hearing him say these words with such a desolate and sad demeanor left me unsure of how to respond.

A prolonged silence filled the quiet path, and after a while, he looked up at me. Under the dim streetlight, I saw a different side of him, one that was disoriented, cautious, and slightly pleading. “But could you please stay? Stay with the Youngs. You can torment or hurt me, but just stay!”

I had always been more receptive to gentleness than force. His sudden change in tone left me unable to adapt for quite some time. Finally, I managed to find my voice and asked, “Because of Grandma?”

It seemed that only Madam Young could make him soften like this.

Everyone had their weaknesses, and for him, it was Madam Young.

He did not respond, his silence serving as a tacit agreement.

for not being strong enough. I said with slightly pursed

composed and cold, suddenly brightened at my words, and

Why did it feel like Idris was

pulled away from his

the side courtyard, I somewhat despised my lack of resolve. He had just shown a bit of vulnerability, and I had caved in. I truly was… spineless. Inside the side courtyard, Mr. Zachary had already arranged everything meticulously. The

was just a place for shelter from

more.

know if you need anything,” the man’s

not turn to look at him but responded with a nonchalant hum,

the bedroom, minding my

layout had been converted into a

the impression that I

would require us to share it. We were adults, and having been husband and wife, sleeping

between a

wanted to sever all ties with him,

voice, “Grandma changed this place up. Sorry, I just found

would even take the floor if