I then thought about it. Despite Harveyton being big, we were in the city center. So, it was normal for us to meet Flynn. The bride's name displayed in front of the hotel was enough to attract him.It was just that I didn't want him to approach Queenie again.It took so much effort for her to get herself out of the quagmire. His appearance might cause her to fall into the abyss again.That was what worried me the most and what I didn't want to see. I couldn't bear watching Queenie in grief again.Throughout the second half of the wedding party, I was occasionally distracted by searching for Flynn in the crowd. It would be best to find and warn him not to appear in front of Queenie.Unfortunately, I never found him again. That made me uneasy.After the wedding party, Julia requested someone to send Queenie and me back to the hotel to rest before Henry took her away.We got up at 4:00 am and were busy most of the day, not even having time to sit down. We were indeed exhausted. Aft
Sometimes the world was big, sometimes it was small. We didn't often see the people we wanted to, but rather those we wished to avoid.Queenie had lived in Harveyton for a long time. Thinking of Flynn's fleeting figure during the day, I realized that if he wanted to meet us, we wouldn't be able to avoid him even if we tried.Since we couldn't avoid him, I would just let nature take its course.The snack street ran parallel to the main street we strolled along yesterday, with several residential areas in between. When we arrived, it was already brightly lit and full of people.Various colored light boxes displayed distinctive advertisements. Four stalls lined up vertically. It was so long that we couldn't see its end. The night breeze brought the aroma of different foods. I couldn't help but gulp.Queenie and I exchanged glances and encouraged each other before joining the crowd. We lingered over various snacks with gleaming eyes.Before we finished walking down the street, we wer
I believed that Flynn would never harm Queenie.She was safe and secure, so I didn't need to stand between them.The former couple, who had loved each other deeply, deserved a proper farewell.The world was large, with many people. It was a deep fate to have fallen in love with each other. They could let go of their love and separate. However, they shouldn't hurt themselves forever.They should have a proper conversation. After adjusting their moods, they still had a long journey ahead. They didn't have to carry the grief from a past relationship."Queenie, are you happy without me?""This period has been my happiest and most relaxing time in the past five years."There was a long silence."Do you hate me? I've done many things that have brought you pain and disappointment. Please tell me. Do you hate me?"Queenie chuckled and tucked her hair, which was messed up by the night wind. "I used to hate you, but I don't anymore."She paused for a moment before adding, "I don't love
"Later, my mother plotted against me. I only made that mistake once, but Daniela somehow got pregnant. Our families forced me to marry her. How could I be willing to do that? I resisted with all my strength, went on a hunger strike, and self-mutilated."I dare not tell you. After several years together, I know you well. If you knew everything, you would leave me. I wanted to die, but they threatened me with your safety. I know what they're capable of. I was afraid you'd be hurt because of me, so I compromised."I admit, I'm useless. I couldn't protect you, and I hurt you instead. I never wanted to, but I'm the one who has hurt you the most. It's useless for me to say more. I'm not excusing myself. I dare not ask for your forgiveness."I just want to tell you that I love you forever. You must live well and be happy. As long as you're well, I'll be well. Promise me. You must live happily and well."Flynn spoke for a long time and was emotional. His eyes became wet several times, but
Flynn burst into tears. The six-foot-tall man curled up in pain.He lowered his head slightly, letting his tears flow uncontrollably.Queenie fixed her gaze on a nearby patch of wilted grass. I stayed with her and watched Flynn cry. His eyes had reddened from crying."Queenie, can I hug you for the last time?"He stretched out his hands, his eyes full of expectation. His tears blocked his vision, but he stubbornly refused to wipe them away.Perhaps with tears in his eyes, he wouldn't see Queenie's rejection and dared to stretch out his hands."No, Flynn, please go back. Your wife and baby must be waiting for you. I wish you happiness. I'll never see you again."Flynn left.His thin and straight back was hunched over, like a wounded person in severe pain. He staggered, appearing as lonesome as the last falling leaf in autumn, with nowhere to go.He disappeared at the end of the street.I approached Queenie and gently held her hand, hoping to give her warmth.Her hands were ac
Honestly, Queenie struggled to support herself by working every day.It would be good if she accepted Flynn's money to improve her current living situation. It could ensure that she wouldn't suffer too much in the future.He gave her money without asking for anything in return. If she didn't take it, it meant she had wasted her youth.However, Queenie had her pride. If she accepted the money, it would be like selling her five years to Flynn.That was a sacrilege against the years she had spent with him. She had the right to decide whether to accept it.Colin called me about half an hour later.We had just exchanged good night messages on WhatsApp.Now that he'd called me, I assumed it had something to do with Flynn."Can we talk about that money?" I asked Queenie.She glanced at my phone's caller ID and smiled lightly. "Go ahead."The strange thing was that after I connected the video call, Colin didn't take the initiative to bring up that matter. He only told me a few trivia
"That man seems to be Colin." Queenie pointed to the right side of the photo.That was a half-profile. If she hadn't mentioned it to me, I wouldn't have realized.I looked carefully and saw the tear mole at the corner of his eyes and the deep eyebrows. That was indeed Colin.I suddenly remembered the corridor of the rehabilitation hospital where Jasmine was staying. Wasn't that the same path Colin took just now?In other words, he once again visited her alone at midnight and brought her a bowl of ravioli.I was only away for two days, and he went to see her. Did he intend to cheat? I called him without hesitation.After the buzzer rang a dozen times, Colin answered, "Do you miss me so much?"I pouted. That wasn't the case. I was thinking that he shouldn't cheat on me."Colin, what does Jasmine's WhatsApp story mean?"He frowned with confusion. "What WhatsApp story? I didn't see it. Is it related to me?"He was quite self-aware. If it had nothing to do with him, I wouldn't hav
Colin looked unpleasant and muttered in dissatisfaction, "You're so heartless. Didn't I always bring you snacks? Don't you know whether I'm busy? We agreed to bring everything to the surface. Why did you talk to me in such a snarky tone? Who did you learn it from?"Before I could respond, he ended the video call.It was the first time he proactively cut off my call.I stared at the phone screen speechlessly until the screen automatically went black. I gritted my teeth in frustration.That was a big misunderstanding. He took the initiative to cut off my phone call, indicating that he was indeed angry.When did Colin learn to get angry with me? Who did he learn that from?As expected, the brother and probation period boyfriend were in two completely different positions with different rights.Being angry with me was one of his rights as a boyfriend.When I treated him like a brother, he never hung up on me, let alone spoke harshly to me.I couldn't help but think about whether a