Was this how he handled it? By cutting off all ties with her and parting ways?
She took a deep breath. What was she doing? He was only doing as she had instructed! She chose this path, and she had to walk until the end even if she had to crawl! She leaned closer to Olivia and said, “Olivia, I’m feeling a bit unwell. I’ll leave first.”
Olivia looked at the seemingly strong-willed Jewel, but still took a breath and softly said, “There are rooms upstairs. Why don’t you rest there?”
Jewel shook her head. “There’s no need. I’m going back.” She stood up and addressed the people at the table, “Enjoy your meal, everyone. I have something to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.”
Ellen asked worriedly, “Are you okay, Jewel? Why don’t you come to stay at my place tonight?” Jewel smiled flawlessly. “Godmother, there’s no need. I’ll come to visit you another day.” After saying her goodbyes to everyone, she walked out. Although she didn’t allow anyone to accompany her, everyone still got up and saw her off to the door.
Only Alex sat at the table and stared at her retreating figure. Though he didn’t move, his heart had already followed her, and he felt as if his body had become weak and relaxed. Eugene looked at him and said, “What are you thinking?”
Without Jewel here, there was no need for Alex to pretend anymore. He reached into his pocket and took out a pack of cigarettes as he felt irritated. However, just as he was about to take a cigarette, Eugene snatched the cigarette pack from him. Alex looked up at him, furrowing his brows. “What are you doing?”
Eugene showed a bad expression on his face. “If you don’t want to continue your relationship with her, just be straightforward and clear with her. Don’t string her along like this. My sister didn’t ask to be treated this way by you!”
Alex took a deep breath. “What do you want me to do?” Eugene angrily lifted him from his seat. “Go and talk to her. Make it clear that it’s over between you two!” After saying that, he pushed Alex out directly!
Alex looked at him and was momentarily speechless. The people who had seen Jewel off had already returned, but Eugene got up and pulled Alex toward the door. The onlookers were all a bit confused by the situation.
Halma leaned closer to Olivia and asked in al low voice, “What’s going on? Why do I feel like something’s off with those two?” Olivia sighed helplessly. “It’s a misunderstanding. Let them sort it out themselves. Let’s just eat!”
Ellen also expressed her concern. “Is it because Alex’s mother doesn’t agree?” Olivia thought to herself that it wasn’t a matter of his mother not agreeing. They almost became siblings, and even now, despite not being siblings, things didn’t seem to be going well.
However, it was their private matter and didn’t seem appropriate to discuss with others, so she just vaguely replied, “Mm-hmm.”
Ellen furrowed her brows tightly. “Stefanie is another problem. She’s meddling too much in their affairs. I’ll talk to her some other day!” Olivia hurriedly said, “Mrs. Nolan, please don’t go and talk to her about it!”
Ellen asked, “Why not?” Olivia calmly said, “This is their own matter, and Alex needs to resolve it himself. If it’s not resolved well, even if Jewel marries into their family, she won’t be happy!”
Ellen was convinced by Olivia’s words and nodded. “I suppose you’re right.”
On the other side, Eugene finally dragged Alex to the door. Looking at his lifeless appearance, Eugene truly wanted to knock some sense into him with a wine bottle.
“Do you think you’re acting like a man? Regardless of what you’re thinking, why can’t you go and talk to her? Jewel is still waiting for you. Can’t you see how worn out she has become? It’s really despicable of you to string her along without a word.” Alex exclaimed, “She is Winnie’s daughter!”
Eugene’s voice turned cold. “Even if Winnie betrayed you and your mother, Jewel has done nothing to betray you. It’s you who betrayed her. Never mind what your mother did to her later, but just the fact that your mother drove her away eight years ago, causing her to barely survive in Double Dragon Court, means you owe her forever. You should consider yourself lucky that Jewel lost her memory. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be you choosing her, but whether she would still want you!”
