Chapter 189

YSABELLE

As I entered the VIP room of the restaurant, the nervous smile of Jessica greeted me. She gained weight, but her awkward smile was still the same.

“Hi.”

I cleared my throat as I slowly reached the couch.

“Hi, Jess.”

I was surprised that she still had my number after not seeing or communicating for two years. But I was more surprised that she wanted to meet me.

She got married yesterday, and that was all over the news. She should be on her honeymoon, not here with me.

“You've changed.” She suddenly spoke. “I mean, you cut down your hair. It suits you.”

A smile painted on my lips at her compliment.

“Thanks.” I drink some water before clearing my throat again.

“Congratulations on your marriage.”

Her smile slowly faded, and she looked down on her fingers, fidgeting in her lap.

I know what she felt.

“You… didn't come.”

My fingers tightened around the glass.

She sent me an invitation card but I refused to attend her wedding.

“Jessica, you know the situation.”

“I was hoping you st