Infatuated with my Ex-wife novel Chapter 79

Elio decided to pay Irene a visit after he made the necessary arrangements for Irene and her daughter's departure.

"Irene, everything has been arranged, and you'll be going to Italy tomorrow. What do you think? You'll definitely be able to take your mind off things once you're there. After all, that place is rich with awe-inspiring scenery."

The moment Elio stepped into the room, he saw Irene lost in her own thoughts. He stood there for a long time, but she paid no attention to him.

He wanted to know what she was thinking.

"Wow, that was quick. Thank you, Elio. I think Italy is a fine place—I'll have a good life there."

Elio's voice startled her out of her thoughts. She thought he had settled matters pretty quickly, and she would also be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

"Irene, you don't have to force yourself to leave if you don't want to. That way, we'll be able to meet up often like we always did."

Honestly, Elio knew Irene wouldn't let go of Edward just like that. After all, she had loved him deeply for so many years, just like he had loved her. He had never let go of his love for her.

"I didn't force myself, Elio. I'm following my heart. Though, I have to admit I'm a little emotional now that I'll be leaving the place where I've spent so many years of my life. That's all."

Irene deliberately feigned a nonchalant attitude as she spoke. Truth be told, she wasn't as calm as she looked.

"Okay, I hope things go well. I just don't want to see you regret your decision, so please think it through once more. Are you really going to leave this place—leave Edward behind? Irene, are you really willing to leave him?"

Elio was very familiar with that feeling.

After all, he was also in despair when he received news that Irene was going to marry Edward. He wanted to leave this place behind, thinking that if he could no longer see her, then he would finally be able to let his feelings go.

However, things did not turn out like that. Instead, it made him long for Irene even more. That was why he didn't want her to make the same mistake he did. 

"Yes, I want to leave Edward and this place behind. My heart has gone through enough anguish, and I'm sick of it. Elio, I've given it a lot of thought, so I won't regret it. Just like how I paid no heed to your advice back then, I won't regret this decision!"

Irene's words were so firm, but Elio knew she was all bark and no bite. He knew that she didn't really want to leave this place or Edward behind.

"Elio, I didn't regret my decision to marry Edward. True, he didn't really treat me well after we got married. But I've made up my mind to leave him now, and I definitely won't regret it. No matter how miserable my life may get in the future, it's the result of my personal choice. I won't regret it."

Elio felt distressed when he heard Irene repeat her decision so firmly.

"Oh Irene, how great would it be if you loved me instead of him? I will definitely treat you well and protect you from all this emotional turmoil. Moreover, I wouldn't give you a reason to leave me," Elio thought.

Elio definitely wouldn't allow Irene to hear his silent confession. He knew it would only add to her burden if she heard it. After all, the one she loved was Edward, not Elio.

Irene was a kind person who didn't want to make others feel uncomfortable because of her.

Honestly, it wasn't a bad idea for her to leave.

Once Edward lost Irene, he would learn to cherish her more. At that time, Irene would no longer get hurt, and she could live a happy life.

He gave it some thought and finally accepted it.

"I know you very well, Irene. Once you've set your mind on something, you'll do it without hesitation. Okay, you have my full support, and I believe in you," Elio spoke with sincerity.

Perhaps her lack of hesitation was also what he liked about her.

"Pfft—Elio, what's gotten into you? You've changed your mind so quickly, just like a lady."