Melissa felt it was a shame but would not stay any longer. She didn't want to be accused of breaking Jonathan and Scarlett apart. With that thought, she stood up and took her bag, saying, "I'll take my leave now that you're here. Have a good time together." What a joke! She wouldn't want to stay here any longer. She would leave the remaining time for Scarlett and Evelyn to chat. Hopefully, Scarlett won't be as sharp-tongued as earlier.Evelyn nodded at Melissa, took her seat, and said, "Are you leaving now? My driver is outside. Let him take you back. It's hot out there, and you don't want to be sunburned later." Evelyn spoke tenderly as if she was speaking to her daughter. Scarlett might've thought they were related if Melissa hadn't called her by her first name. Now she wondered what exactly was the nature of their relationship.As Scarlett pondered this question with lowered eyes, Melissa had already left the café. Evelyn gazed at Scarlett sternly. She couldn't determi
"That’s great. It seems you understand the situation well. This saves us a lot of trouble. It wouldn’t matter even if Jonathan found out. You should know better to avoid any unnecessary complications. Keeping Jonathan out of it is to prevent him from being bothered,” Evelyn said, taking a sip of coffee. What did she mean? Was she asking her to leave and never see Jonathan again? Scarlett could guess what she was going to say. It was likely to be a typical dialogue straight out of a cliche. It seemed Jonathan’s family was quite influential. It was similar to what Teresa told Scarlett during their class today. Looking at Evelyn's expensive clothes and accessories, Scarlett could tell that Jonathan's mother probably looked down on her modest background. So, Evelyn must be planning to break them up.However, breaking up a couple that wasn’t together was impossible. Their relationship hadn't even started, but now Jonathan's mother was impatient to end it. Scarlett couldn't help but
Unfortunately, Scarlett has never been easily scared by others. Evelyn spoke politely to her just a moment ago, so she naturally responded similarly. Speaking kindly to her, she responded in the same manner. In any case, Scarlett wouldn’t speak too rudely to her as she was Jonathan’s mother. However, Scarlett would not easily yield. Though she was mild-tempered, it didn’t mean she was a pushover. She smiled at Evelyn and said, "You're overthinking. I have never thought that way. Maybe you think plenty of girls would be eager to marry into your family, but I highly doubt that. Although this might hurt your pride, I have to say that not everyone is as eager to marry into your family.”If Evelyn weren’t concerned for her reputation, she would have dumped the cup of coffee on Scarlett. Was Scarlett looking down on the Leonard family? She may seem innocent, but she was sharp with her words. She was the opposite of the quiet and sensible girl earlier on. She couldn’t understand wh
Scarlett wasn't making things up. Evelyn was the one who said so herself. Since Jonathan was just toying around with Scarlett, there was nothing to worry about. She should let them have their fun. After all, there was no need to throw money around if she knew her son so well. There was no need to act as if money was all that mattered, even though there were wealthy. Scarlett couldn't understand why Evelyn was so afraid. She would be better off keeping the money for more important things. Scarlett wasn't trying to provoke Evelyn by saying this. She was merely telling the truth. Evelyn calmed down a little upon hearing her words. She knew that her methods would not work on Scarlett. Her threats earlier carried no weight. If Jonathan were just playing around with Evelyn like in previous relationships, Evelyn would not need to come and talk to her about it. But the situation seemed different this time. Jonathan had left Melissa, which worried Evelyn the most."Scarlett, you
Scarlett didn't know what right she had to speak to Jonathan about this. She wasn’t his girlfriend. It would even be more unreasonable for her to speak to him as a friend because why should a regular friend interfere with his personal life?Evelyn thought Scarlett disagreed as she remained silent. Feeling helpless, she couldn't help but advise her sincerely, "Miss Langston, I hope you won't take my words to heart. But please consider my words carefully. I’m merely speaking the truth. Even if my son has feelings for you, it won't hold up in reality. You're both still young, and though you are adults, there are many things you might not know. Also, you should know how many women my son has dated. He's not necessarily faithful. And honestly, you and my son aren't compatible. In the future, you will come across many obstacles. My dear, I know you are a sensible person. If you truly cared for my son, you should let him go and pursue a better life instead of tying him down out of selfis
After a long time, Scarlett finally heard Jonathan speak in a low voice. His expression was very grave. Despite knowing Jonathan for so long, Scarlett had never seen such a frightening expression on his face. Perhaps it was because Jonathan had always been gentle with her, so his sudden coldness was hard for Scarlett to adapt to. She heard Jonathan ask, "Scarlett, I'll ask you again, is this what you feel? Are you sure you want to do this? You won't regret it in the future?" This was a difficult conversation for Scarlett, and she would have preferred to avoid it. After all, she had made up her mind. Since she had made the choice, there was no room for regret. Besides, she had no right to stay by Jonathan's side.She wasn't his girlfriend. They were, at most, friends who had traveled together. She took a deep breath and slowly said to Jonathan, "I'm sorry, Jonathan, that was how I felt. These thoughts have been on my mind for a while. I feel that we are not right for each oth
After a long pause, Jonathan slowly stood up and said, “This is not a decision you make on your own. You shouldn’t think too highly of yourself. I decide who I like or dislike. I won’t stop liking you because you said so. You’re right, though. You’re not worthy. I’m not a clingy man. Since you’ve made things clear, I will let you go. I hope you won’t regret this in the future.” Then, he left without looking back, not even sparing her a glance. If he did, he would have noticed the girl that had put on a brave face was crying with tears streaming down her face. Every teardrop seemed to express her reluctance and sorrows. But she couldn’t take back her words now. It was too late for her to regret it. She could only tell herself that she was doing it for Jonathan. This would be the last thing she could do for him. A week later, Jonathan left the country. She started her internship at a magazine company, and due to her good performance during the internship, she was hired after gr
Scarlett sighed heavily at these words. “Yeah, there’s no way our small magazine can get an interview with the great Jonathan Leonard. Only those major news outlets have the qualifications for that. It’s his first time returning to the country after going abroad, so this is big news. The media would be busy with this, but it’s certainly not for us to handle.” Just then, the editor-in-chief of the office suddenly appeared. He must have overheard their discussions outside and sternly said, “Am I paying you to gossip around? You’re all good for nothing. You’re all itching to gossip now that I’ve eased up on you?” Once he roared, everyone fell silent. They either looked down at their computers or pretended to be busy with their work. No one responded to him. Who dared to oppose the editor? His words were final. However, Scarlett, who had always disliked this editor, felt grateful to him at this moment. She thanked him silently for saving her from her colleague’s gossiping. This wa
Scarlett knew there was no real solution to the problem between her and Jonathan. The both of them were just choosing to ignore what had happened between them.There was nothing left for them to do to fix what had been broken.Until now, she still felt as if she was in a dream. Was she really married to Jonathan? Was she really living with him in such a lavish house? She found it hard to wrap her mind around it because it was all so surreal.The warm water in the tub sloshed gently over her body, and she felt her eyelids droop. These few days have been tough, and she hadn't been able to sleep well. All she wanted to do was fall asleep in this tub. If she were any less rational than she was right now, she probably would've just fallen asleep in the tub.Scarlett changed into a simple set of pajamas after her bath, completely ignoring the sexy lingerie set that Jonathan had picked out for her. She could probably wear that lingerie set if she were alone but she couldn't possibly w
Jonathan's tone was loving and teasing, and she was immediately transported back to the carefree times she had spent with Jonathan at university. Back then, they didn't have much to worry about and could just enjoy dating each other without reality holding them back."Have you had breakfast? I'm making breakfast right now. Do you want some?" Scarlett asked."No, thank you. I don't like eating in the morning. You can go ahead and enjoy your breakfast," Jonathan replied. Jonathan never got into the habit of eating breakfast; after he went overseas, he had less reason to have breakfast. As such, he never ate breakfast anymore. After Scarlett had finished her food, Jonathan drove them to city hall to sign the necessary documents for their marriage.The entire time, Scarlett felt as if she were in a dream. Everything that was happening seemed so surrea. The absurdity of the events and the fact that she had not slept well in two days only made her more dazed. Scarlett hadn't realize
Scarlett immediately understood what he was trying to say and bashfully lowered her gaze. Since when had he become so sleazy? Going overseas had done nothing to teach him to be a better man. Scarlett didn't know how to answer him, so she stared silently at the ground. Suddenly, she thought of something and raised her head to say, "Jonathan, I have to tell you something. I can marry you, but you must promise me one thing. We won't have a wedding ceremony."Jonathan was upset by that suggestion, and he huffed, "What? No ceremony? Are you planning on just getting married in secret? Is it that embarrassing to be married to me? Is that why you don't want a ceremony? If you don't want to marry me, just tell me! You don't have to do all this to show how reluctant you are to marry me!" Jonathan had no idea what was going on in her head. What woman would outright refuse to have a wedding ceremony? Any woman would love to have a grand ceremony to celebrate her marriage, but now that Sca
Just then, Scarlett heard someone call her name from behind her, "Scarlett?"Scarlett turned in confusion and realized that it was the school counselor. She never expected to see him here, and her heart was filled with warmth at the sight of him. She hadn't seen him since graduating, so she didn't think he would still remember her. She hastily wiped the tears from her face before greeting him with a brilliant smile, "Mr. Brown! Why are you here?""I had nothing to do today, so I thought I would drop by to play basketball. How's work? Why aren't you here with Jonathan? I can't believe it's been a year already. Time really flies … I still remember when Jonathan would play basketball, and you would cheer for him from the sidelines. I miss all of you, so come by with Jonathan next time! By the way, don't forget to send me a wedding invitation when both of you get married. After all, I've got my eye on both of you, and I'm sure you will end up together. I remember how nice Jonathan trea
"Hey! What are you doing? Are you going home now?" Scarlett asked."Of course! Where else would I go? Didn't we just break up? Why are you calling me again? Don't tell me that you miss me already!" Teresa's voice which was filled with glee, came from the other end of the receiver. Hearing her voice made Scarlett feel much better than before, but Scarlett was worried that she would no longer be so happy after Scarlett tells her the truth. She didn't want her problems to affect the lives of those around her. Since she made a mistake, she would be the one to bear responsibility, and no one else should have to suffer because of her … especially not her best friend.Scarlett hesitated before asking, " Teresa, do you like your job?""What's not to like? I love it! Being a teacher is my dream! My students are obedient and understanding. My job also gives me a sense of accomplishment! Why are you asking me this now? I've told you before that my dream is to be one of the best teachers in
As she spoke, Scarlett attempted to push Jonathan away, but he was too strong. She couldn't fight back at all. She felt like a fragile child in front of Jonathan, and he could crush her into pieces with just a little force. Jonathan leaned in and whispered coldly, "Do you think I’m still as compliant as before, allowing you to push me away repeatedly? Let me tell you, I’m not the same. How well do you think you know me? Let me make it clear, I will get what I want, including you!" Scarlett sensed the threat in Jonathan's words and looked at this unfamiliar man with some caution. She asked cautiously, "Jonathan, are you threatening me? What exactly do you mean? Why don't you just tell me instead of playing games? My time is not free, so let me go if you won't talk. I still have to work tomorrow." Scarlett was truly exhausted at this moment. Listening to her colleagues discuss Jonathan in the office had already put her on edge. After work, she spent so much time walking aroun
Jonathan did not take her comments to heart and continued coldly, "You came home quite late, Scarlett. It seems like you've learned to enjoy life more now, huh? Weren't you just a bookworm before? Why are you so late today? You've changed a lot after starting work and made more friends, huh? Tell me, who were you out having dinner with just now? A colleague? Your boss? Or is it your boyfriend? Whoever it is, it seems like he takes good care of you, and since you were having so much fun with him, why bother coming back home in the evening?" Scarlett could hardly believe the cruel words that came from his mouth. When did Jonathan become so heartless? Although he could be a bit carefree before, he would never say such things to her. In Scarlett's eyes, Jonathan had always been gentle and caring, completely different from the person uttering these words now. Scarlett felt infuriated and couldn't help defending herself, "It's not what you think! I was just having a cup of coffee with
The two best friends chatted, and before they knew it, time had passed as they enjoyed their coffee. Soon, night fell, and the sky that was once adorned with the setting sun was now full of twinkling stars. It was beautiful, but it also reminded Scarlett of the day she parted ways with Jonathan. That day was just like today, a beautiful night with bright stars. However, things had changed, and she could never sit here and talk with Jonathan as she did that day. Teressa noticed the shift in mood from across the table. After hesitating, Teresa couldn't help but speak up, "Scarlett, Jonathan ... He's coming back soon." Teresa didn’t know the details of Scarlett and Jonathan’s relationship, but she knew they went on a trip together during their final year while everyone was looking for internships. It was quite sudden since Scarlett barely hung out with Jonathan. Then, there were rumors that they were dating, but Jonathan went abroad to study soon after, and Scarlett never menti
Scarlett sighed heavily at these words. “Yeah, there’s no way our small magazine can get an interview with the great Jonathan Leonard. Only those major news outlets have the qualifications for that. It’s his first time returning to the country after going abroad, so this is big news. The media would be busy with this, but it’s certainly not for us to handle.” Just then, the editor-in-chief of the office suddenly appeared. He must have overheard their discussions outside and sternly said, “Am I paying you to gossip around? You’re all good for nothing. You’re all itching to gossip now that I’ve eased up on you?” Once he roared, everyone fell silent. They either looked down at their computers or pretended to be busy with their work. No one responded to him. Who dared to oppose the editor? His words were final. However, Scarlett, who had always disliked this editor, felt grateful to him at this moment. She thanked him silently for saving her from her colleague’s gossiping. This wa