Breaking up once and for all is the best solution for all parties.
Nicole was resolute and unswerving.
Yet, behind the scenes, she had gone through many sleepless nights and emotional breakdowns. She would go through all of his photos, talked to herself, and suppressed the strong urge to call him. Her perseverance won over her desperate moments, but the heartbreaking process was unbearable.
I know that Evan has no feelings for Susan but he did make a decision when I lost my memory. He chose her. He chose to sacrifice his freedom to marry and repay his debt of gratitude. Then, I shall respect his decision.
Sheila sighed. “I don’t want to see you regret this decision, be it a few years or decades from now.”
Nicole looked at her. “Well, the fact is that he has chosen Susan over me. If he thinks that this is the decision he can live with, then why should I regret mine? Do you expect me to cry and beg him to leave Susan? To dump her for me? I’m not Susan, I can’t do this.”
Her words fell right into the ears of Evan, who happened to show up outside the ward.
He had thought so much about everything between them during this half a month.
I decided to marry Susan because she was threatening me with her life. In addition, Levant said that Nicole would be happier after the loss of her memory, that I should not be so selfish to remind her of the past and carry the bitter baggage with her.
Under those circumstances, Evan thought that the decision he made was the most ideal for all parties back then.
The situation right now is totally different from what it was.
Nicole has regained her memory and is still living unhappily.
Only I can give her a blissful life. Our fates are intertwined.
I’ve had enough of this emotional torture.
Evan stepped into the ward.
Nicole’s eyes twinkled when she saw him appear, but very soon, she returned to her usual composure.
Sheila was astonished to see Evan rushing in. They must have a lot to say to each other, it’s best that I give them space.
“I better get going. I’ll come visit again tomorrow.”
Seeing her packing her bag and jacket hastily, Nicole said frantically, “Hey, didn’t you say you’re going to accompany me till I get discharged?”
As if you still need me when Evan is already here.
Sheila pretended not to hear her. She quickened her actions and dashed out of the ward, even closing the door behind her.
Nicole gawked at Evan and asked indifferently, “Why are you here?”
“Aren’t you injured? I came to see you.”
“There’s no need for you to visit.”
Evan sat across her and studied her face. She has lost some weight. Her face is so small. Her round eyes still look stubborn.
“I insist.”
Ignoring him, Nicole rolled her eyes. I’m not in my best condition right now and might be on the losing end if I continued arguing with him. I should just let him be.
Since she kept quiet, he initiated a question, “Nicole, can we be at peace with each other and talk things out?”
“What’s there to talk about?”
“Us. Let’s start over.”
Nicole looked at him in surprise.
“You want to start over with me? Then what about Susan?”
“I’ll explain it to her and sort things out.”
Her heart skipped a beat at the sight of his earnest expression.
Sheila’s advice about regrets echoed in her ears.
If he’s willing to make a clean break with Susan and guarantee me a future, I think I’m willing to start afresh with him.
The question is, will Susan let go?
“What if Susan doesn’t want to give up?”
“Leave that to me. I’ll handle it.”
Slightly stunned, Evan stepped out of the room to make a phone call.
Shortly after, Sheila returned to the hospital.
