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.”

is the only love story I believe in.

glance and joked, “Emily Sullivan, did you ever think about how

laughed, saying, “Do you even know what

felt a bit miffed.

only Charlie and Emily cracked jokes from time to time. After dinner, Estelle went upstairs, and

silence. When they reached the top, Estelle headed straight for her place, but Jonathan grabbed her arm. “Have you made up

eyes

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

up with an explanation?” Estelle looked at him

Estelle,

gaze,

stood in silence for a while.

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

throat tightened, and she turned and walked towards

completely drained and desolate. Something inside him seemed to be slowly fading

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