Chapter 231

He did not answer. Instead, he stood up and opened a bottle of red wine. Then, he took a glass and poured m e some water. He said, "I'm in a bad mood. Have a drink with me."

I took up the glass and clinked glasses with him. He picked up the red wine and downed it with one gulp.

"Is it a relationship problem?" I asked softly. I had no idea what was wrong, and I did not know how to comfort him.

In my memory, Jerome’s family was quite rich and they were staying in Whaldorf City. Hence, it was probably not a family problem. The remaining possibility left was a relationship problem. After so many years of not seeing each other, I was not sure about his relationship status.

"Ho." He swirled the red wine in the glass and said, "I had mixed feelings when I saw you and Cecilia still sticking together like a family after so many years. Not like me, I'm destined to be alone."

Apart from the sadness and sorrow in his eyes, I could also see that he was feeling lost.

I poured out the water in my glass and poured myself a little red wine. I might as well join him for a drink. I

did not know why a cheerful guy like him would be so sad. However, a silent companion was more than anything at this moment.

to Salt City. We'll be here for you. We can take care of each other in the future. We'll

a lifetime, but most friendships could not stand the test of time. Many would just

Cecilia was considered rare. We were not only friends but were

drinking a single glass of wine, so he started drinking from the

of wine from him." The alcohol content is

better to die. Death pays all debts. Then, no one will ever force

tiring to be alive. When you need someone's help, n o one cares about

so it was better if I did not say anything. I could only watch him quietly.

lot of noise, so Cecilia, who was beside me, woke up. She asked, "They went t o look for you

asked me to go back to take care of that old man. It's ridiculous,

wrong?" I

said, "His father abandoned his mother back then. He then married into a wealthy family in Whaldorf City. But after years of getting married, his wife still wasn't pregnant. His father

looked angry as she continued. "Jerome's father only brought him to the family for less than three years. That rich wife of his got pregnant and gave birth to a son. Now, there's

passed away. It was his uncle who supported

I know about all these?" Jerome always looked so cheerful back then. I had no idea so many

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