Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 85

Chapter 85

The night was enveloped in eerie darkness, with a calm stillness that echoed through the empty streets. The frigid air seemed to deter most pedestrians from venturing, leaving the path lonely and quiet.

The shimmering stars cast their faint light upon the sleek front of Edward’s Ferrari, creating a mesmerizing display of twinkling white against the backdrop of swaying trees.

Edward’s gaze remained fixed upon the illuminated 28th floor of the building, its glaring lights piercing through the night. A. profound sense of pain gripped his chest, making it difficult to comprehend or accept what lay beyond those luminous windows.

After half an hour, he reached for his phone and dialed Kyle’s number. “Where are you, Kyle?”

Hanging up the phone, he ignited the engine, propelling his car toward the destination Kyle had mentioned.

Edward arrived at Kyle’s apartment in no time and stopped by the supermarket downstairs to buy a pack of cigarettes.

Having been there numerous times before, he knew the password to Kyle’s apartment. Despite their professional hierarchy at work, they had developed a close friendship outside of office hours.

Kyle couldn’t contain his curiosity as Edward walked in with a sad look. “Did the confession not go well?”

Being intelligent and wise, he knew that workplace matters alone wouldn’t leave Edward so utterly defeated. After all, they had been together for years, and he had a good sense of who Edward was.

Even in the face of project failures, he had never seen Edward in such a lifeless state.

The only conclusion he could draw was that Edward had been rejected by the girl he liked.

Edward slumped onto the sofa, tugging at the corner of his lips with a hint of sarcasm. “Well, isn’t it just perfect that my confession failed? Have you got any alcohol? Let’s have a drink. It looks like I’ll be crashing at your place tonight.” He didn’t even get a chance to confess, and now the girl he had feelings for was already pregnant. He had yet to learn who he had been defeated by.

Kyle didn’t rush to respond and nonchalantly shrugged. “Sure. Any preference for something strong?”

“Sure”

Kyle thought that Edward must be seeking solace in alcohol, secking comfort in their friendship.

buddies are

with a bottle of strong liquor and two glasses,

calmly said, “Before we indulge, let’s call Juana

by his pent-up emotions, had forgotten about that. He was

as work was mentioned, Juana couldn’t resist the urge to first

Edward hung up the phone, Kyle spoke up, “Feeling down? Share it with me. Consider me your

had no reservations about admitting his feelings for her during

and held it delicately between his fingers. The taste of nicotine failed to

the opportunity slip away. Edward had mentioned that she was too young, but now it seemed

she’s getting married?

rubbed his aching temples and replied, “She doesn’t have

of a term. “A one-night stand” Was the girl Edward liked that promiscuous? She didn’t strike him as that

reputation despite her pregnancy. “What are you thinking? She’s not that kind of person.

“But isn’t it still considered a one-night stand? What’s the difference?” As someone who had never been in

what a one-night stand was? Was there some other term for

“I always thought she was too young, so I held back, thinking I could wait a bit longer. But now, I don’t even have a chance to confess. The girl I’ve

best of him. Edward’s feelings for her seemed to have lasted much longer than just a

were little, from elementary school, middle school, high school, and even college. It’s quite a remarkable connection. Sherri liked her and always brought her home to play. She was mature and polite. Even Juana, who’s not easily pleased, adored her. How could I resist? Ever since we were young, I’ve been drawn to her. I think it was around

the depth to which Edward had concealed his feelings. Eight years of unrequited love. What kind of love could withstand such endurance? Was it Edward’s remarkable ability to hide his emotions, or was Miss Foster simply oblivious to his affections, failing to see what was right in

his chance. The outcome might have been different if he dared to speak up earlier. Now, not even a sliver of opportunity remained.

now, it would be

but recall a quote he had come across in a video recently. “I love you, but you have no idea. When I wanted to share this secret with

about marrying someone else. It was

most tragic

“I warned you earlier. You

name

remarkable.

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