Chapter 242

Watching him like that, a swirl of indescribable emotions bubbled inside me. Suddenly, I got the meaning of that saying, “Love declared

too late is of no worth.”

I pursed my lips. “Believe it or not, it’s up to you.”

With those words, I didn’t give him another glance. I just walked away. I wasn’t sure if it was because I didn’t want to see him or was afraid to. What he thought of me didn’t matter anymore. I just wanted to live my life well. That was all.

But alas, I forgot many things weren’t up to us.

As I reached the hotel lobby, I bumped straight into Susan. Oddly enough, I didn’t have much affection for Dorothy, but her parents somehow felt familiar, even endearing..

When our eyes met, I offered Susan a smile, but her expression was unreadable, and she gave me a once–over more openly than she had earlier at the party.

smiled politely. “Mrs. Myers, Ill

softened, but her gaze remained distant.

I quickly responded, “Okay then. Susan, I really must

Webster, let’s talk for a moment.

some reason, I found it hard to refuse

was here to speak on Dorothy’s behalf.

refused and walked away, but I

Bryant have been dragging your feet, not

just as

on behalf of Dorothy. We spoiled her too much. She always

Bryant and I were heading for divorce with or without Ms.

relief. As I

I answered, “Yes.”

probing. “Do you have any thoughts

and I have only met a few times. We’re hardly even acquaintances. Besides, I’ve just

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