Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 264 Perfect Score

"Have you ever seen anyone go to their ex's birthday party? Lucy, I don't go back to my exes."

...

Lucy seemed hurt by Jasper's words and remained silent.

After Jasper finished his cigarette, he stubbed it out in the snow on the flower bed and threw it into the trash can, ready to head back inside.

Lucy finally turned to ask, "Jasper, I've always wondered what kind of girl you're looking for. What does a perfect score look like to you?" She wondered how she could get that perfect score.

Jasper's gaze momentarily froze, his dark eyes partially hidden by his long lashes. He paused, a vague figure forming in his mind.

But it quickly vanished.

Lucy kept watching him. Jasper had dated many girls, treating each one well while they were together. But once they broke up, he became as cold as if he had never known them. When they were together, Lucy felt warmth from Jasper and thought she was loved.

But after the breakup, she realized how heartless someone could be. She didn't even know what she had done wrong to deserve the breakup.

She couldn't figure it out, not even after a year.

Even now, she still didn't understand.

Lucy considered herself quite a catch, with plenty of suitors.

If she wasn't good enough, then what kind of girl would be?

Jasper turned a slight smirk on his lips. "There's no such thing as a perfect person. You're great, but we're just not right for each other."

"Then what is 'right'?"

Lucy's emotions flared slightly.

why I'm still looking. Maybe I'll

didn't quite understand what Jasper

did you get together with me in

if it's right by trying. I'm

paused and then added, "I never meant to hurt you. Remember, we agreed to a mutual

Mutual breakup?

Hah.

every

how the

and asked, "Then why did you break up with me? What did

were more than enough.

"Then why..."

couldn't fall

like you, but

cut deep,

with you, aren't we just wasting each other's time? Breaking up sooner is better

Jasper's reason

for choosing girlfriends were high, every

liked by everyone, but liking wasn't enough; he couldn't

for so long was finally answered today. She had spent a lot of time questioning if she

wrong, reflecting

answer was simply that he couldn't fall

answer was more brutal

time for her

back to his poker game, while

poker all afternoon got a bit dull. Around three in the

and Irene had once given Violeta a ski

she decided to take everyone there

and the ski resort was bustling