Chapter 1416

Jonathan whipped up a bunch of grub, and Charlie popped open the hooch he brought.

Like always, everybody was grubbing and gabbing together, but the mood was kind of heavy because Jonathan and Estelle seemed off.

Even Emily picked up on the weird vibes.

When Jonathan stepped out on the balcony to take a call, Emily furrowed her brow and asked, “Estelle, what’s up with you and Jonathan? You guys have a spat?” Estelle took a swig of her drink, not saying anything.

Charlie poured Estelle another drink and said gently, Tve been around Jonathan for years. I know he really loves you. You two have been through a lot together. Don’t let small stuff mess with your relationship.”

“Only those who’ve been through it can really understand love.” Estelle said, her lips pressed together.

Emily asked, “So what happened?”

Estelle said, “I’ll tell you when I’ve calmed down a bit.”

for Jonathan is the only love story I believe in. You two

glance and joked, “Emily Sullivan, did

even

felt a bit

came back shortly, and they all dropped the subject, just eating quietly, and only Charlie and Emily cracked jokes from time

upstairs together in silence. When they reached the top, Estelle headed straight for her place, but Jonathan grabbed her arm. “Have you made up your mind?” Jonathan looked at

eyes cold

lips. “What are you thinking about? If it’s the birth control thing. I can explain.”

up with an explanation?” Estelle looked at him coldly. Jonathan’s eyes flickered, as if

at Estelle, seemingly in

avoided Jonathan’s gaze, her face pale.

stood in silence for a while.

dim light in the hallway illuminated Jonathan’s tense profile. He slowly let go of Estelle’s arm, his voice low and sorrowful: “You’re right, we can no longer understand each other’s thoughts or trust

and she turned and walked towards

Something inside him seemed to be slowly

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