As Olivia looked at Jewel, who seemed even more distressed, she was suddenly at a loss. She didn’t know if what she was doing was right. Was it like reopening their already-healed wounds?
In fact, she felt that it was a pity for them to give up on each other like this. They were two people who clearly liked each other. After being separated for eight years due to misunderstandings, they finally found each other again, only to encounter so many unexpected changes along the way. Seeing them torment each other, she truly felt powerless!
As friends, all they could do was this. After all, they were not directly involved, and only Jewel and Alex knew what was best for themselves. Olivia and the others couldn’t interfere too much.
At the dining table, Nathan and Halma occasionally played with the little ones which created a lively atmosphere. However, Alex and Jewel, who were seated across from each other, ate in silence and did not say a word.
Eugene, Olivia, and Brian raised their glasses and toasted with everyone at the table. For others, it was just a formality, but Alex and Jewel raised their glasses and downed the drink without exchanging any polite pleasantries. Eugene approached Alex with his wine glass and advised, “Try to be happier now that you’re here!”
Alex let out a sigh. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to be happy! He just didn’t know how to be happy! He hadn’t originally planned to come tonight, but as the time approached 7.00PM, his longing overcame his rationality, and his feet uncontrollably brought him here.
He deceived and convinced himself that he just wanted to come and see Eugene’s three sons. It wasn’t about seeing Jewel. In reality, since he entered the door, everyone else had disappeared from his sight. Everywhere his gaze fell, it was Jewel, who looked thin and haggard.
It was just one glance! He had a thorough look at the face he yearned for day and night! Why didn’t anyone tell him that she had become so emaciated?
He had thought that seeing her would alleviate his lovesickness, but now, a certain part of his heart was tearing apart in pain, so much so that he couldn’t even breathe! He didn’t know what their future held.
Even if they weren’t siblings, his once happy family had been destroyed by her mother. He couldn’t forget his mother struggling through each day, relying on no one, nor could he forget the sound of her secretly crying in bed late at night. He also couldn’t forget his endless studying day and night, all for the sake of proving himself!
They had suffered too much, and endured countless judgmental glances and criticisms! He had made a vow to become strong. He wanted to be strong enough to seek revenge on his heartless father and Winnie when he saw them. However, fate played a cruel joke on him. Of all people, he fell in love with Winnie’s daughter!
Alex didn’t know if he could accept Jewel without any resentment, and he was even more afraid that this matter would cause her suffering in the future. Her mother was his enemy, but Jewel wasn’t! Besides, how could he drag her into his uncertain future when he hadn’t figured it out himself? It was better for her to forget about him!
Perhaps she could meet someone better and more suitable for her! His mind was in turmoil, but he didn’t say a word. He simply raised his glass once again and downed the drink.
Jewel pursed her lips. What was wrong with him? Was he drinking to drown his sorrow because he didn’t want to see her?
That had to be the case! It was her who said they shouldn’t meet again. It was her who said she would break his legs if he came looking for her!
So, what was she regretting now? Was she regretting the impulsive words spoken in anger without thinking or was she regretting believing in Alex’s story and letting him get close to her, only to find herself in this miserable state while he could easily walk away?
She suddenly felt wronged. A strong sourness welled up in her heart and even her nose tingled with that sourness. She inexplicably wanted to blame him!
He was usually not so obedient, but now he was incredibly obedient. She told him not to look for her and he really did what she said by not looking for her for two months!
Even when they sat together at the same table, he still didn’t say a word nor give a glance. If it weren’t for that familiar face, she wouldn’t believe that this was the same man who blocked her in the corridor two months ago and made her believe he would handle everything properly.
