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.

politely. “Mrs. Myers, Ill be on my

remained distant. “We’ve met already.

my palm, making me uneasy, but I

Webster, let’s talk for

For some reason, I found

to speak on Dorothy’s behalf. I could guess what

refused and walked away, but I somehow

initially distant gaze softened. “I’ve heard you and Bryant have been dragging

just as I expected.

I came to apologize on behalf of Dorothy.

“It’s okay. Bryant and I were heading for divorce with or without Ms.

good to hear.” Susan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. As I was about to leave, she

I answered, “Yes.”

at me, probing. “Do you have

she was getting at, so I was honest. “No. Gregory and I have only met a few times. We’re hardly even acquaintances. Besides, I’ve just gone through a

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