Summer didn't quite get what Felicia meant, nor did she understand that the latter was actually trying to figure out her background. So, she chose to answer honestly. "It isn't surprising that you've never heard about me before. After all, I've only known James for a short time, and I didn't know that he had a friend by the name of Felicia either!" Summer joked."You're right." Felicia smiled. But deep inside, she was slightly disappointed. She had thought that she would be able to prompt Summer into divulging her background, but Summer had deftly evaded the questions. There was nothing Felicia could do about it. However, she did not give up and continued probing. "I wonder what industry your family's in, Summer?""What industry? Oh, we deal with real estate.""Real estate. No wonder you make a good match with James. It seems like your family is pretty prominent too," Felicia said in a slightly sarcastic manner. At that point, Summer understood what Felicia meant. She finall
Summer felt that there was a high possibility that things were just as she had imagined—that Felician was Zach's ex-girlfriend and not just a stranger who coincidentally shared the same name. Though anxiety was eating her up, Summer still plucked up the courage and asked, "Felicia, may I know what relationship you share with Zach?""We're ex-lovers," Felicia answered nonchalantly with a sort of carefree attitude. She looked like she didn't have any intention of hiding or covering up her past relationship. Summer was astounded to hear that. What were the odds? So, this woman in front of her was Zach's ex-girlfriend, Felicia Yard? What was going on?Summer was both flustered and full of questions. She knew that Zach's ex-girlfriend had gone missing for almost three years. Wasn't it strange for her to just show up all of a sudden?Felicia knew that she had caught Summer off guard when she saw how unsettled she was. So, with a quick wave of her hand, she said casually, "Summer, Za
But now wasn't the time for Summer to figure out whether a third party really existed. What she needed to do now was to protect Zach and Yolanda's budding relationship from being destroyed."Felicia, Zach's the one who gets to decide who he dates and who he chooses to marry. In other words, he has the freedom to be with who he wants. Do you really think that you still stand a chance?"Felicia had left Zach for three years, and she had hurt him so badly. Logically speaking, Zach would not choose to be with her. But that wasn't what Felicia thought. She knew Zach too well, and she knew the feelings that Zach had for her. So, she answered with confidence, "Summer, there are things between Zach and me that you don't understand. We shared a relationship for almost ten years. Do you think he would leave me for a woman that he has never dated?"Summer felt her heart drop, and her breath hitched. She had put in great effort to make Yolanda open up to Zach. But just as they were about to
Summer finally understood why Felicia said that getting a job would not be able to sustain her lifestyle. With how luxuriously she was living, it was indeed true that a job would not be able to give her enough money to live the way she wanted to. Betraying herself was the quickest way for a young woman to get money, and that was why Felicia was going back to Zach. Zach was loaded, and he certainly still had a place for Felicia in his heart. He would be quick to accept her once more. Summer scoffed in disdain at what Felicia was attempting. "Do you think what you are doing is right? You are just making a fool of yourself, and you are going to hurt Zach too.""So what? This is my choice? Do you think you have a say in my choices?"Felicia's expression soured. She seemed like she was no longer willing to communicate with Summer anymore. Perhaps she had lost her interest in Summer after getting to know that the latter was in favor of Zach seeing Yolanda. But Summer had deci
"Felicia, answer me honestly. Do you like Zach? And what I mean is, do you like him now?""Do I like him? Of course, I do! I wouldn't want to be with him otherwise."Then, she continued, "But liking him isn't the same as loving him. I like him, and that's about it. After all, what's not to like about a rich and handsome man? But I won't love him, nor will I sacrifice anything for him."Loving and liking were two different things. One would easily like an attractive person they passed by on the street. But that was only limited to liking the person. They would not do anything for the person, nor would they sacrifice their interests to help that person. Love, however, was much greater than that. One could give everything up for love and even risk getting hurt for it. Even if it meant giving their lives up, they would do it for love. Felicia drew a clear line between like and love. That was why she emphasized that what she felt for Zach was a mere liking, not love. Summer did
That evening, Summer leaned against the window of the master bedroom on the third floor. She gazed out the window to look at the bustling cityscape outside. Rosseera City was a gem tucked away in the south, and Summer could see the entire city from the Quigley residence. As Summer enjoyed the cityscape, James finally returned. She had been waiting for him for quite a long time. When she saw him, she went up to him and asked, "What's going on? Why did Felicia come here?""Bradly asked me for a favor. He wanted me to take Felicia to Zach," James answered. As he spoke, he loosened a button on his shirt, about to continue with work.Summer stopped him from doing so and sat on the office chair that he usually sat on when he worked. "Can't you give me a decent explanation, James? You can't be doing something just because Bradly asked you to. Don't you know that you'll hurt Zach if you do so?""I do.""And yet you'll still do it? Aren't you Zach's buddy? Why would you—"James kne
"I'm sorry, Summie, but that is something I cannot promise you." James' answer was just as Felicia had said. He had decided to help her. But Summer did not understand why James would choose to help Felicia. "James, can't you not help her for my sake?" Summer requested it seriously, testing James' reaction.James usually agreed to Summer's request, if she ever made one. But this time, things did not go according to her expectations. James insisted, saying, "I'm sorry, but I can't agree to your request."There it was. James had made it clear that he was turning down Summer's request. It was just as Felicia had said. James had indeed chosen to help her.Summer wanted to reason with James and tell him that what he was doing wasn't right. But when she met his deep eyes, she realized that she was the one who was making a mistake. James wasn't doing anything wrong. He was just fulfilling a promise he made to someone else. He had promised Bradly that he would take Felicia to Zach, s
Zach and Yolanda had been friends for 20 years. Although they had started with friendship, they could turn it into love. At the very least, Zach wanted to try it out with her.Time would tell whether they could stay together until their hairs turned gray. For now, he wanted to see if they could be in a romantic relationship.He wanted to let go of the past and start anew, opening himself up to a new romance.Yolanda seemed to know what he was thinking. She nodded and naturally went into his arms. "I believe you. Zach, I want to be with you. I don't care about whether we end up getting married and growing old together. Right now, I just want to be with you."With no need for extra vows and promises, they shared a sweet embrace in front of the Myers' residence entrance. Their shadows intertwined under the beautiful sunlight. They were now a couple.…Summer only found out that Yolanda and Zach were dating the next day. Yolanda told her everything on the phone.Summer was happy t