Chapter 162 Let Bygones Be Bygones

Alice got the hint right away and grabbed Bryan's hand, ready to leave. "Bryan, that's enough. We're outta here!"

But Bryan was still fuming. He turned on Michael, snapping, "Misunderstandings? I don't think so. Maybe knowing you was a mistake from the start."

It wasn't until Alice practically dragged him away that things started to chill out. The crowd slowly began to disperse.

Emily let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness things didn't get too crazy, and Penelope's jewelry exhibition was still intact.

But Bryan's parting words probably stung Michael.

Emily glanced over, and yep, her fears were confirmed.

Michael gave a bitter smile and looked down, hiding his expression.

"You okay?" Emily asked, feeling a pang of sympathy.

Michael slowly lifted his eyes, filled with a mix of emotions. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?"

With that, Michael took Emily's hand and led her out of the main exhibition hall.

scattered across the

and then, a guest

her pink dress and Michael in his white suit. They were quite the

was only half-listening to the guests;

wanted to know why Emily had

asked her, he didn't think it was a big deal; he was actually

stood there, silent for a long

all, Michael had never loved her. How could he understand what it felt like to love someone? Loving someone meant protecting them no matter what, right? What other reason could

with that answer, but he wasn't dumb. He knew Emily was

graduation, and he agreed. But then everything changed." "I heard a bit from Veda. She said... Bryan backed out after signing

to Bryan and Michael, she always thought it was best to clear the air. Otherwise, there'd always be misunderstandings and unresolved issues between

added, "For me, it's a small amount now. But back then, I had no contact with my family and

abyss doesn't deserve to be my friend. Some people say he might have had his reasons, but what

few words couldn't capture the countless

had

had gone through so much alone. She got why he hated Bryan. But why did Bryan treat him that

didn't dare to ask. She just listened as Michael continued. "The girl you saw earlier is Alice. She grew up abroad, so she's pretty open with her manners. Every time she sees me, she hugs

Bryan doesn't get it. He always thought I wanted to pursue Alice, even after I had a girlfriend, even now that I'm married. He still thinks my

much about any girl, except Alice.

girl, having lived abroad for years. No wonder she

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