Chapter 1214
“…”
Hailey wanted to say it wasn’t love, she just liked him, but when she tried to voice it out, she stopped. If it wasn’t love, why would she care about his previous encounters with other women, something she never cared about before?
Seeing her unsure about her own feelings, a warm smile appeared in Garett’s eyes.
“Hailey, don’t be too scared when it comes to feelings. If you care about him, muster your courage once more.”
Hailey used to be fearless when it came to love, but perhaps her ex-husband’s betrayal and meeting Cedric made her hesitant in love.
But in Garett’s eyes, all the efforts are brave for love. If it were him, he wouldn’t hesitate at all. Even if he failed, he could start over. However…
He doesn’t have the chance to start over.
Hailey didn’t notice Garett’s thoughts, she clenched her fists, for the first time revealing her innermost feelings in front of someone else.
“I once mustered up my courage for him, but when I bravely took that step, I found out he did something to wrong me. I backed away, got scared, decided never to love him again. But today, he told me what I saw was a lie created by others, that woman came to explain to me as well, I don’t know if I should continue to believe him…”
Garett got it instantly.
“His past actions make you feel insecure, so you don’t
him.”
The issue itself isn’t the key, the key is Cedric’s image. Hailey, who already experienced a failed marriage, was hesitant to fully commit to a new relationship.
The reason she’s like this is because she loves Cedric. If it were anyone else, like Yeager, Hailey wouldn’t care if Yeager had other women before, she wouldn’t be bothered by it.
“Yes, his past actions… make it hard for me to trust him…”
Garett thought for a bit, he looked at Hailey, who seemed to have no sense of security at the moment.
“Has he changed for you?”
Hailey carefully recalled. Cedric’s change, from a gentle playboy at first to a wealthy heir, not only did he make her jealous with other women, he also insulted her verbally from time to time. Other changes include him starting to like her. Though, after she encountered difficulties, Cedric became more mature….
“If he’s willing to change for you, give him another chance. If he hasn’t changed at all, then give up. But the premise is, you have to give it a shot to know the result, right?”
Seeing Hailey remain silent, Garett expressed his own thoughts.
Hearing Garett’s words, Hailey looked down at her ring.
“Maybe, you’re right.”
Hearing this, Garett knew she made her decision, he lightly smiled.
Then, he picked up the book that he never flipped before, and started reading.
Seeing Garett reading again, Hailey knew he was once again under the control of depression.
She stopped peeling the apple, stood up and walked over, lightly tapping Garett’s shoulder.
“Garett, once you’re recovered, there will be many girls who like you.”
Garett looked up from his book, he casually looked at Hailey, a small smile on his face.
“I’m too old to bother those young girls.”
His words were light, but his deep eyes were full of loss and helplessness.
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Loved the story, many times caught in so much actually crying with the situation. Wish had more chapters to a better ending....
It's weird that the story went from narrative to slang use. Good story so far though...