My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 665 Living in the Present

"Yes, deep within my heart, I unquestionably trust both you and Shawn. I apologize if this hurts Kevin, but he is Shawn's third younger brother and then my third older brother. Most of the kindness he shows me is because of Shawn, but you are different, Zeke. From now on, I'll call you that privately. It will be our little secret, alright? We'll support each other and be each other's pillars."

"Why would you suddenly say that, Ms. Felix?"

Why would I suddenly say that? I've been avoiding and rejecting Zeke all this time, fearing it would make Shawn jealous. But it's tough for me.

I can be a hundred percent certain that my discomfort doesn't stem from loving Ezekiel but rather from his unwavering kindness toward me while I repeatedly hurt him.

I was always stabbing at his broken heart.

But just now, Shawn made me realize that I could be guilt-free. I used to have a guilty conscience but could only rid myself of that guilt by speaking the truth.

"Francesca's situation saddens me. Before Francesca, there was a friend named Alba. They were the most innocent people in the world, yet they faced the most unjust treatment! Before you entered the room, Shawn called me. He comforted me, saying that despite the sorrow of Francesca and Alba's deaths, they had lived their lives without regrets! I felt uneasy when I distanced myself from you before, and I feared that getting closer to you would make Shawn uncomfortable. However, now I understand... Shawn was right. Being true to oneself and one's actions brings peace of mind. I can only find solace in my heart by speaking these heartfelt words to you. So, Zeke, I don't pity you. I have never pitied you from the beginning. I just occasionally felt sorry for you. My cautious attitude towards you was because I didn't want to hurt you. It's my fault that I didn't realize it earlier, but from now on, I won't act that way anymore!"

Ezekiel sighed. "Ms. Felix has suddenly grown up."

I shook my head. "Call me Ree. I am your girl, just like your little sister. Let's cherish each other in this kind of relationship! I will accept all your good intentions in the future, and of course, I will reciprocate as one should return as good as one receives."

He pulled his hand out of mine and boldly rubbed my head for the first time. "I will protect you."

My eyes turned red. "I'll go cook."

Most of the suppressed feelings dissipated, and I returned to the kitchen to cook for Ezekiel. Scenes of him taking care of me flashed in my mind again. He was as great as Shawn.

Except one was my man, the father of my two children. And one was the… the brother in my youth.

After finishing cooking, we sat together at the dining table and ate. I was hungry since I had yet to eat all day, so I had two bowls of rice and ate most of the dishes.

Seeing my hunger, Ezekiel did not compete with me for the food. He waited until I finished eating before he continued. I wiped my mouth with a napkin and said, "Also, there's something else I want to thank you for."

Ezekiel asked softly, "What is it?"

"Thank you for bringing Gary to my side. This assistant is amazing. He has helped me solve many troubles throughout the process."

"I always give you the best," he said.

I smiled and wondered, "Is he better than Mr. Briar?"

"Theoretically, he is, but Waylen has been by Shawn's side all these years, progressing faster than Gary."

Upon hearing that, I felt a sense of loss and sobbed, "I held Gary back."

"It's not exactly holding him back. At least he doesn't have to face dangerous situations anymore, while Waylen has a slightly more difficult life."

I sighed inwardly. "It is perilous to stay by Shawn's side."

"Yes, my life was the same back then. But my vision was short-sighted and arrogant. I never thought that renouncing fame and fortune would tear me apart."

I hesitated and asked, "Do you regret it?"

What I was asking was whether he regretted leaving the pinnacle of power.

"Well, I do regret it, but I don't lament it. There's no need to lament the past. I just feel sorry for the person you were back then."

I inquired further, "Why do you say that?"

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