Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 605

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Chapter 605

“As long as you looked at me like that, I would comfort you and try to keep you happy. But honestly, I wasn’t happy doing it. I felt

exhausted,” Rebecca continued.

“I actually have a lot of flaws. The gentleness and understanding were just the surface. Deep down, I was often impatient. I wanted to look at my partner like that, too, having him comfort and indulge me.”

“You can do that,” Desmond said eagerly. “I would indulge you.”

She shook her head. “That’s the problem. I couldn’t do it. In front of you, I was stuck in the role of the understanding lady. When you were upset, I comforted you. When you pouted, I indulged you.

She looked straight into his eyes. “But when I tried to show you that side of myself, I felt awkward, like I was acting in a play. I always seemed rational in front of you, but actually, I’m a very emotional person. Did you know that?”

He fell silent.

“You never really knew the real me,” she continued. “I’ve thought about it for a long time. The step we took back then was wrong for both of us.”

He listened, and fresh tears slid down his cheeks.

“Don’t cry,” she said gently. “This is all part of life. It’s in the past now. Let’s both keep moving forward, okay? You’ll meet a girl who truly loves you.

“You’ll cherish each other, cherish every day you’re alive, and cherish the long road ahead. You’ll feel that even 100 years together wouldn’t be enough-not that you’d rather die today.”

“But…” He wiped his tears. “I can’t let you go. Back home, I thought about you all the time.”

“That’s normal,” she said. “Even when we raise a pet, we feel reluctant to let go, right? Our hearts aren’t made of stone. Feelings naturally develop over time.

“But trust me, once you take off the filter, you’ll see the truth. Time is the best cure. It will help you forget.”

He stared at her tearfully, unable to speak. She looked at him through the car window, her eyes stinging.

“We’ve never properly said goodbye. Let’s do it now, okay?” she murmured.

He clenched his jaw, unwilling to speak.

“I’ll go first,” she said. “Desmond, thank you for giving me strength during the hardest and most painfurtimes in my life. From now on, we both need to live well.

“I hope you become more handsome, happier, and forever blessed. Desmond, goodbye. Don’t let my blessing go to waste.”

The moment she said goodbye, his tears broke free. She waited patiently in the car.

Finally, in a hoarse voice, he whispered, “Rebecca, goodbye. I wish you eternal happiness.”

“Take care.” She waved and slowly rolled the window back up, blocking out his face.

She heaved a deep sigh of relief, her eyes glistening with tears. That was, after all, the boy she had truly cared for. She genuinely wished him happiness and a bright future.

Josette took her hand, looking relieved.

with lingering resentment or hidden ivenes

nets, and harsh de were all possilde ways to end things, but Josette hoped it could dissolve gently

and shouted one last time from outside.

tready started moving forward. He grabbed the bodyguard who hadn’t gotten back in the car. “I know where

e what I came to tell her. I almost forgot the most important thing ”

The lachguard nodded. “If you’re willing to tell me.

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Descond quickly typed the address on his phone and let the bodyguard take a photo. “There Send people right away.”

lank you.” The bodyguard headed inside while reporting to Gabriel.

Desmond stood there watching the car drive away, feeling a hole in his chest. He had never said such a formal goodbye before.

tact, he had even been avoiding this kind of closure.

long as things weren’t said clearly, maybe their story wouldn’t be over. Maybe one day they would meet again, and he could ⠀⠀ say, “I’m sorry I was wrong. Let’s start over.”

: today, everything had been laid out. They no longer had any connections.

turned away, his heart aching with bitterness and pain. He murmured, “I don’t know if what I loved was the real you. I only yow that I loved you truly and deeply.”

The bodyguard called Gabriel to report the news. Gabriel’s first concern was Rebecca’s safety.

After confirming nothing bad had happened, he said, “I know. We’ve found her. Our people and the police are on their way. Just Tocus on protecting everyone at home.”

“Yes, sir,” the bodyguard replied.

Desmond returned home, still in a daze.

He stood outside Rebecca’s house in the cold wind, staring at the door. Once, it had meant no barrier. He could come and go freely. But now…

He smiled bitterly.

The neighboring door suddenly opened, and Margaret came running out.

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