Going cold all over, everyone silently wiped their cold sweat away as the tense atmosphere made their hair stand on end. However, they were reluctant to leave, so they watched the drama before them with great interest, and their eyes were focused especially on Michael, whom Irene had called out.
Michael was terror-stricken, for he knew that Sophia would resent him for whatever he said right now. He’d rather play dead all night, but he didn’t expect Irene to drag him into the conversation.
He had indeed seen Irene backstage that day, but it was her who came backstage with Joel to meet him. He swore that he never had any private contact with Irene; all he did was say a few greetings to her in front of Joel and ask her to take a photo of him and Joel using his cell phone!
At this moment, he could only brace himself to speak. “It’s been so many years since then. I have put everything out of my mind—”
Everyone was astounded. How could Sophia leave at this critical moment? Was she making a full-scale retreat because she knew that her enemy was more than her match? But this was so unlike her!
Michael nodded foolishly as he also didn’t know what Sophia was up to.
Sophia then said, “You two haven’t seen each other for so many years, so you two must have a lot to say to each other. Chat to your hearts’ content, then.”
After that, she actually lifted the hem of her dress and left.
What move is she making? Not only is she in full-scale retreat, she’s even surrendering her position to her enemy!
Michael broke out in a cold sweat as he watched Sophia leaving like that. Sh*t, I can’t tell what she’s up to! All I know is that I’ll be done for!
He and Irene were left sitting on the same sofa right now. Those around them stayed away from them as far as possible, and nobody came to bail him out of the situation.
Since he was a Best Actor award winner, he gave nothing away on his face despite the emotional roller-coaster inside him. He spoke flatly, “That’s how naughty my wife is. I spoiled her rotten, so she can’t rein back her willful disposition. Please don’t take it to heart since you’re her sister-in-law.”
At this moment, Irene was in no mood to correct Michael as she merely stared blankly at Sophia’s receding figure.
Did she make a full-scale retreat? No! She is trying to win against me by retreating!
If she cozied up to Michael on her own initiative right now, not only would she demean herself, she’d no longer hold such a profound and special place in his heart.
She’s pretending to be open-minded right now to put pressure on Michael by making him feel guilty. Besides, he must be overwhelmed with guilt right now, so he can no longer reminisce with me about the old days even if he wants to.
What a brilliant move this is!
Still, Irene chatted with Michael for a little while. She started by correcting him with a wry laugh. “You know that I have broken up with Joel, so I’m no longer your sister-in-law. Just call me Renie.”
With just a word, she instantly evoked Michael’s memory, reminding him of his carefree childhood days, when everyone was running around in the military compound, calling each other Mikey, Celie, Renie, and Joe, respectively. What a memorable and wonderful time it was…
Sh*t, now that our chief commander is in full-scale retreat, the enemy has launched her attack by reminding Michael of the past! We’re going to lose!
Why did she run away at this critical moment? Michael is about to start reminiscing with his ex about the past at any moment; it’d be awful if he loses himself in his wonderful memories of the past!
Is she going to surrender her position to her enemy?
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