“Yes?” Xander smiled meaningfully. Ivan looked like he was about to blow up. “Of course! I even paid when I left. It was to make her feel touched!” Micheal looked faintly at Ivan blandly. . It was like he already knew what was going on. However as usual, if he could not realize it himself there was no use in him pointing it out. Xander instead looked at Michael. “Michael, what do you think?” “If he doesn’t realize it himself, what’s the use of others seeing through it?” His expression was indifferent. It was like he did not want to mention these things. Ivan suddenly laughed from exasperation. “I don’t realize it myself, but you can? Do you have any idea what kind of situation you are in with Ivanka?”Michael frowned. He instantly thought of what happened on Twitter today. The anger he had just suppressed suddenly rose again. The other two noticed something was wrong, and Ivan suddenly felt happy. “Look, you can’t even control yourself. Why the hell are you lecturing me? I
Xander smiled. Since he did not believe it, there was no need to give him further advice.Michael frowned. Xander’s words stabbed him in the heart like a knife. He could not help but keep thinking about it.“Think about it. Think about Evan. You’re just like how he used to be.”He could see it. Evan’s feelings for Sandy were gradually changing. It was evident in every sarcastic remark he made about her.What about himself?Did he feel something for Ivanka…?As this thought crossed his mind, Michael’s expression turned cold. Thinking of the trending topic on Twitter, he sneered. How could he possibly fall for that woman who fooled around with men?Both Jonah and Hanson danced at the palm of her hand.He would never fall for her for the rest of his life....After Ivanka and Jonah finished dinner, she went back home. Although she wanted to go see Elio right away, she still needed to inform him in advance. She also needed to verify some things from the past. She was afraid that
Anna sounded weary. She seemed to be speaking for herself as well as for Ivanka.Feeling similarly resigned, Ivanka was silent.Anna simply smiled. “All right, I have to go now. I’ll tell you how Hanson’s doing later.”“Okay, thanks.”“It’s nothing.”With that, they ended the call.Ivanka’s expression grew increasingly conflicted. She was unsure of how to handle the situation.She picked up her laptop, took a deep breath, and resumed her work.After about half an hour, Anna arrived at Hanson’s house.Emeralda warmly welcomed her and conversed for a while before directing Anna to Hanson.After all, Hanson was not doing well at all.Emeralda did not know what else she could do to help him.The trending topics kept popping up one after another. Hanson, upon seeing the latest trends, was too afraid to call Ivanka again.When he learned that someone had arrived at his house, he instinctively thought it was Ivanka who had come to explain things to him in person.When he raised
Why did it suddenly become so terrifying?Why did he change so drastically?Had he perhaps sensed something, or learned the truth, or was he trying to find out something from her?Amid Anna’s unease, Hanson opened his mouth. “About Iv...”Upon hearing this, Anna’s heart skipped a beat.Just as she focused intently to hear more, Hanson suddenly stopped talking.Anna was puzzled.She looked at Hanson with confusion. “What’s wrong with you?”“Nothing.” Hanson lowered his head again. He pursed his lips and fell silent.His condition could not be any worse. Anyone could see that he was no longer the cheerful guy he used to be.Anna could not bear it anymore. She instinctively stepped closer to Hanson and took a deep breath before saying, “Will you please pull yourself together? Is love really that important?”Hanson chuckled softly. “Ann, you haven’t experienced liking someone for as long as I have. The sense of insecurity of losing someone is really tough to bear. Maybe someday
Hanson’s gaze flickered with confusion. There was a strange look in Anna’s eyes.He pursed his lips and stayed silent, but he looked at her with a slightly puzzled gaze.Anna could not help but sigh inwardly. Then, she spoke again.“I’ve liked someone for as long as you’ve liked Iv. It may be even longer.”Hanson was surprised. “You...”For so many years? She had liked someone for so many years? But how come he did not know?Based on what Anna said, this guy must be someone they had known for a long time.But he had never noticed Anna getting close to any guy.Just as he was pondering this, Anna suddenly spoke again, “And, I often have to witness his deep affection for that girl. His love for her is no less than mine for him. I not only have to hide my feelings but also witness his pain, love, and suffer just as deeply. It’s the same for me.”Hanson’s expression seemed to change again.He clearly saw the affection in Anna’s eyes, and her gaze was directed at him.In an insta
Hanson frowned. After pondering for a while, he still had some doubts.Was Anna trying to make him give up on Ivanka by saying those misleading words?After all, over the years, he never...Just as the thought crossed his mind, his expression froze momentarily.He recalled a night three years ago when they were out together, and Anna got drunk.She had clung to his hand and was giggling foolishly.She kept talking to him and her gaze fixed on him.At the time, he did not think much of it. However, thinking back to her behavior that night and her actions over the years...Perhaps, if he had been more observant, he would have noticed some clues.At that moment, he suddenly did not know what to say.However, Anna herself knew that love was the most uncontrollable thing.Since he loved Ivanka, he would never be with her. Anna was well aware of that, so she tactfully never brought it up.Perhaps she had brought it up today just to talk some sense into him?Hanson lowered his ey
Anna shook her head and tried to control her emotions.“No, it’s not your fault.”Her voice choked slightly as she spoke.Today…She had finally voiced the feelings she had hidden for ten years. She never imagined that her confession would come out in such a subtle yet revealing way.Neither of them acknowledged it directly, but the current situation was already clear.Anna took a shallow breath. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have acted like this.”Hanson quickly shook his head. “No, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have caused you any negative emotions today.”Anna shook her head and sighed softly. “It’s not your fault. It’s just that sometimes, love is uncontrollable. I know you like Iv, but I couldn’t control my feelings. I didn’t mean for it to happen.”This time, Anna was more straightforward. She had not explicitly said it earlier because she felt embarrassed.But since he already knew it, there was no point hiding it anymore.Although she felt like something was missing by confes
Hanson did not know what to say.He was tongue-tied.Anna tried to smile, but it looked more like a bitter smile.“I should go. I shouldn’t bother you any longer.” As Anna said that, she walked toward the door.Hanson’s expression changed slightly. “Ann.”Anna halted, but she did not turn around.Hanson stared at her slender back and said, “I’m sorry.”For all these years, he had been clueless, yet he still inadvertently hurt her. They had been close friends since childhood. He never expected it to end up like this.Now…Perhaps the one leading the most carefree life would be Sandy.Hanson lowered his gaze. His eyes were filled with envy.Anna just smiled. Her voice tinged with bitterness as she said, “If it weren’t for the current situation, I wouldn’t have told you anything. You don’t need to feel any psychological burden towards me. Hanson, I’m fine. What you really need to think about is your relationship with Iv. Don’t put her in a difficult position, and most important