Chapter 1376 Change
Is it because I was getting too close to Nina?
But I’m just doing someone a favor. I have to keep my promise!
“You’ve misunderstood, Mrs. Seet. I’ve never thought of wanting Ms. Nina to favor me.”
“You did so many things when you ‘never thought of it.’ Wouldn’t Nina have fallen for you if it was actually your intention, then?”
He was at a loss for words after hearing that.
Meanwhile, John took a glance at Nicole and then at Stephen. Walking toward the latter, he muttered, “You might not know this, but Ms. Nina is someone who has always placed great value in relationships. If you want to be with her, settle your own matters first. And if you don’t want to be with her, please keep a distance from her. Don’t show her how capable you are or how gentle and considerate you can be. It’ll only give people the wrong impression.”
Hearing that, Stephen’s face darkened.
“Think about it. Don’t you think what I said makes sense? People should know their limits when interacting with others. This is the basis of keeping the peace between many relationships. Don’t you know that it’s a disaster if people get too close?” John continued.
Stephen stayed silent for a while before finally speaking. “I understand what you’re saying, Mrs. Seet. I’ll pay closer attention next time.”
“I hope that you’ll be happy with your girlfriend, and I hope that you understand my feelings as a mother.”
“Thank you. I’ll head back to work now.”
“All right.”
Stephen took in a deep breath once he left the president’s office. For the rest of the afternoon, he noticed an uncomfortable sensation in his chest.
He understood what John had said earlier, but he still felt hesitant. Why am I hesitating? He was unsure of the answer himself.
After getting off from work, Stephen drove around in his car with no destination in mind. Feeling irritated by his chaotic thoughts, he subconsciously drove to a bar.
Upon stopping, he rolled down the window and stared at the busy bar, memories suddenly flooding his mind.
He had met Nina for the first time here at this bar. Back then, he was the one who saved her.
The man could still clearly remember what she was wearing, and how panicked she had been. It was as if the memory was engraved in his mind.
Then, he thought of the second time he met Nina at Seet Group. Memories of all that had ever happened between them flashed across his mind after that.
He could remember each scene clearly.
His heart was beating faster.
Stephen looked down at his chest before a bitter smile surfaced on his face. “Is it me or you? Have I fallen for her, or are you the one who’s fallen for her?”
The only reply he received was a gentle breeze flowing in from outside and caressing him.
The man was starting to get frustrated after a moment of silence. He mumbled, “It’s you. Not me. It’s not me…”
Shutting his eyes, he tightened his grip on the steering wheel as he tried to push all his memories of Nina out of his mind.
Soon, he sped away in his car as he resolved to keep a distance from her.
Melanie was waiting for him when he arrived home.
“Why are you back so late today?”
“I had some things to settle at the company,” he said, brushing her off.
“What was it?” she asked.
“You wouldn’t understand even if I were to tell you.” At that, Stephen turned and walked upstairs.
Melanie was puzzled as she watched him go.
His attitude toward her was getting worse by the day. So many things about him had changed since he had the surgery.
He used to hate designing and said that he would rather translate documents than design.
But recently, he seemed to have a keen interest in designing. Sometimes, he would even get up in the middle of the night to come up with a draft on his computer.
This obvious change in him made her especially anxious.
Why did he change?
