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.

“Mrs. Myers,

but her gaze remained distant. “We’ve met already. You

nails dug into my palm, making me uneasy, but I

Webster, let’s talk for

found

speak on Dorothy’s behalf. I

refused and walked away, but I somehow wanted to hear her

“I’ve heard you and Bryant have been dragging your feet, not

as

apologize on behalf of Dorothy. We spoiled her too much. She always wants what she wants. Please don’t

were heading for divorce with

to breathe a sigh of relief. As I was about to

I answered, “Yes.”

me, probing. “Do you have any

I was honest. “No. Gregory and I have only met a few times. We’re

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