No Sex for Six Years Because of Her? I'm Done novel Chapter 75

**Chapter 75: What She Didn’t Know**

In the end, it was Mason who broke the silence first, his gaze slipping away like a fleeting shadow.

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The storm of emotions that once danced in his eyes had been wiped clean, replaced by an unsettling calm. He locked his eyes on her, his tone devoid of warmth. “Have you finished your conversation with him?”

There was no inquiry about the heated exchange or the cacophony of crashing sounds that had echoed through the room moments before.

Amelia felt a tight knot form in her chest. All the words that had been on the tip of her tongue suddenly froze, trapped in a web of anxiety.

What was there to explain, anyway?

Should she lay bare the truth about her crumbling relationship with Ethan, the divorce that loomed over them like a dark cloud?

Or perhaps she should clarify that the snow globe had been an unintentional purchase, a mere trinket that had spiraled into misunderstanding?

But as she gazed into Mason’s eyes, she realized that perhaps none of it would matter to him.

Suppressing the bitterness that threatened to spill over, Amelia nodded gently and murmured, “I’m sorry, Mr. Everett. I didn’t mean to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings. I kept you in there longer than I should have.”

Mason offered no reply to her apology, his silence like a heavy weight in the air.

He stepped out of the cramped storage room, his tall figure moving with an air of purpose. The way he walked toward the door felt crisp and decisive, as if he were shedding the remnants of their encounter with each step.

Once again, Amelia found herself alone in the studio, surrounded by the remnants of their earlier chaos. The cold pasta sat abandoned on the table, the door to the storage room stood closed, and the mingling scents of two different men lingered in the air, a haunting reminder of the absurdity that had just unfolded.

A self-deprecating smile crept onto her lips as she approached the coffee table. She picked up the pasta without bothering to heat it, her expression a mask of neutrality as she took a bite, the flavors bland against the backdrop of her swirling thoughts.

After tidying up the remnants of the evening, she made her way back to the bedroom on the second floor.

The lights remained off as she stood in the darkness, her mind replaying the image of Mason’s retreating figure. A wave of indescribable bitterness surged within her, a bitter reminder of her own hopes dashed against the rocks of reality.

What exactly had she been wishing for?

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Chapter 75: What She Didn’t Know

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Did she truly believe that seeing the snow globe would stir something within him, a flicker of nostalgia for what they once shared?

Lily’s relief was palpable through the phone. “That’s good! I was genuinely worried you’d gotten stuck in your own head and couldn’t find your way out. If you’ve come around, I can finally breathe easy.”

Sensing that Amelia had regained her composure, Lily thought for a moment before continuing.

“Actually… Amelia, you really shouldn’t take Mason’s attitude too personally,” she said cautiously. “Some men just have this way of acting cold and distant. On the surface, they seem indifferent, but deep down, they care more than you realize.”

“Like that night you got drunk at the bar, remember? The one who pulled you out of there was Mason!”

Amelia, sipping water from her glass, nearly choked at this revelation.

“Cough, cough… Lily, what kind of ridiculous joke is that?”

“Oh no, I would never joke about something so serious! Mason’s name is not something I take lightly!” Lily’s tone was firm, leaving no room for doubt.

“That night, you disappeared into the restroom and didn’t return for ages. I was worried something might happen to you alone and intoxicated, so I went looking for you. And what do you think I found? You were at the restroom entrance, clinging to this stunning guy, refusing to let go, yelling for him to take you away!”

Lily’s voice took on a teasing lilt. “I was so confused! You’re usually so reserved and modest. Even with Ethan, you wouldn’t dare say something so bold. How did a few drinks transform you into someone so audacious? Now it makes sense…

“Your body recognized him before your mind even had a chance to catch up!”

Lily’s words felt like a mystical incantation, as if Mason were not just the cold, distant older brother, but rather the embodiment of a first love that had been etched into her very being for years.