The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 1237
With a furrowed brow, Blake hesitated before saying, “If that’s not the case, why does Cecilia keep pushing for me to tie the knot with you and waltz right into the Xander family to become Mrs. Xander? You clearly know we’re just friends, and I’m already with Kevin. I understand my words hurt you, but I have to say how I truly feel. Did you know that Cecilia is using Madelyn’s life to threaten me? If I don’t do things her way, how many more people will she hurt besides Madelyn?
“Liam, actually, I recalled those childhood memories I had forgotten long ago. Cecilia… is my sister,” Blake lowered her head while saying these words. It was a fact she had never wanted to believe in her entire life, but what could she do? Cecilia was her sister. It was a bond that Blake could not sever. Her once-beloved sister had become a relationship she now refused to acknowledge.
Blake vividly remembered Cecilia going to those grimy alleys and dealing with old perverts that were trying to take advantage of her, all just to make some living expenses and support her. She also knew that the hardships they had faced in the past were what had led Cecilia to pursue power ruthlessly. However, no matter how bad Cecilia became, upon discovering Blake’s identity, she never harmed Blake.
There was a lot of inner turmoil in Blake’s mind. “Thinking about the past, my feelings toward Cecilia can only be described as a mix of love and hate. I can’t believe my sister, who used to hustle so hard to keep me alive, has turned into what she is now.”
Liam watched as tears welled up in Blake’s eyes. Suddenly, he stood up and gently reached out, pulling her into his arms and offering soft words of comfort, “Blake, I hate seeing you cry. I know about everything, but I never intended to pressure you into anything. Just remember that I’m always on your side.
“What do you want me to do? I’ll go along with whatever you decide. I won’t return to the Xander family if you don’t want me to, okay?” Liam spoke in a gentle tone as Blake cried silently. She had never felt this exhausted before.
The atmosphere was now awkward as Liam and Blake struggled to eat, wasting a table full of delicious food.
Sitting on the couch, Liam gently cupped Blake’s face, wiping away her tears. “Blake, would you be open to hearing my advice?”
Blake looked at him with teary eyes.” What is it?”
Liam said, “Let’s get married as Cecilia wants us to.”
Blake immediately pushed him away and rejected the idea. “Liam, I can’t betray Kevin. We’ve had a physical relationship, and I promised to wait for him to return.”
A twinge of pain grazed Liam’s chest, and a forced smile played on his lips. ” It’s okay. We can get married before he returns. After that, we can end it anytime if you want a divorce. If you don’t trust me, we can even draft a divorce agreement and sign it after we get married, and when that day comes we’ll head to the courthouse to pick up the divorce papers. But for now, getting married is the only way for us to keep Cecilia at bay.”
