Chapter 262 Do You Know What Love Is?
Outspoken and straightforward, Gwen treated every man around her as a buddy.
Mason, constantly fleeing from arranged matches, refused to settle down.
The families had tried matching them, but Gwen swore she wouldn’t marry before thirty, and Mason claimed he hadn’t “played enough” yet.
Together, they were closer than siblings, leaving everyone unsure how to handle them.
Watching Gwen laugh with the dancers, Bethan felt an odd tightness in her chest.
She wanted to ask Gwen about Mason, but didn’t know
where to start.
She leaned in, motioning for Gwen to come closer.
Noticing the four male dancers slowly rise and leave their seats, Gwen sat up straight, arms crossed, while a chill
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Following Gwen’s gaze, she turned to see Hugh standing behind her.
Bethan bit her lips, leisurely pouring herself a drink and taking a slow sip.
Gwen, nervous, stammered, “Hugh, don’t blame Bethan. It was my idea. I was thirsty, just came for a drink.”
Hugh pointed to the door. “Car’s outside. Go now.”
Gwen grabbed her bag and bolted.
Hugh scanned the bar’s prying eyes, his face dark. “Are you walking out on your own,” he asked coldly, “or should I carry you out?”
Bethan rolled her eyes at Hugh and grabbed her bag to leave.
On the sidewalk outside the bar, Hugh stopped her. “It’s late. Let me drive you back?”
Bethan was surprised he didn’t demand she go home.
She paused, facing him.
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“Hugh,” she said slowly, “we’ve known each other for over twenty years. Getting to this point, dragging it out feels pretty pointless.”
Hugh stepped closer, tentatively taking her hand.
“What do you want, then?” he asked.
Bethan’s gaze was cold, resolute.
She shook off his hand, a mocking smile curling her lips. “The way you ask, it’s like I can just decide whatever I want.”
Hugh stared at her, unblinking.
“Bethan, can you not look at me like that?” he said.
Her eyes locked onto his, unwavering.
“The way I treat you now doesn’t even compare to a fraction of how you once treated me.”
Hugh, losing control, gripped her shoulders.
Bethan, I know I messed up,” he said earnestly. Give me
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Bethan laughed, sharp and bitter. “Another chance? So you can buy Megan a house and protect her again?”
Hugh’s hands fell limp. “You know?”
Bethan stepped back, putting distance between them.
“Hugh, don’t act like you’re in agony,” she said. “Someone might see and think you’re head over heels for me.”
His eyes reddened. “What if I really do love you?”
Bethan laughed again.
She covered her mouth, laughing until she had to pat her chest to stop.
“Hugh,” she said, “do you even know what love is?”
On the quiet street, they stood in silence, eyes locked..
“When we were kids,” Bethan began, “whenever my parents made something good, I thought of you first. I’d Hide some for you, bring it to you.
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“When I heard your parents fighting again, I’d skip my homework to run to your house, just to check if you were okay.
“When pretty girls got close to you, I did everything to scare them off, terrified you’d be taken away.
“When I learned about your insomnia, I gave up my dreams without a second thought to study medicine.
“After we married, I worried about your stress. I greeted you with a smile every day after work, told you jokes, and clung to you with laughter.
“I was scared you weren’t eating well, so I spent hours in the kitchen while you were at work, just to master one dish you’d like.
“When you were in a bad mood, I was at a loss, desperate not to upset you. When you couldn’t sleep, I stayed up studying pharmacology. When your stomach hurt, I felt worse than you did, more anxious than you were.”
Her voice trembled with emotion. “That’s what real love looks like.”
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