Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 382

Chapter 382

When Gideon finally found Calvin, he was sitting by the fountain outside the restaurant.

Because Tristan was hosting the birthday banquet there, the fountain had been kept running the whole time.

Calvin was soaked through to the bone.

The moment Gideon saw that he was still in one piece, he let out a long breath of relief.

Then, seeing how drenched he was, he hurried over to pull him up “Good lord, if you keep sitting in the water like this, you’re going to get sick!”

Calvin seemed to have run out of strength. However Gideon pulled him that was how he moved

Though he more or less had to be supported.

Gideon quickly hauled him into the car and rushed straight back to the restaurant so he muld get Calvin into dry clothes.

At this point, Gideon felt like a mother.

Not only was he running around after him, he was nagging like one too.

Weren’t you just going to the restroom? Why did you vanish the second you went in? I was looking for you! Right after you disappeared, the Blake family’s laughter got kicked into the fish pond. It caused such a huge scene-

I kicked her.”

Before Gideon could finish, Calvin cut in abruptly.

stdeon froze.

No, wait–why did you kick her?”

She pushed Eliza.”

ideon: “…”

hat question really had been unnecessary.

What other reason could possibly make Calvin lose his composure so badly that he’d even kick a woman?

So… that means you saw Eliza? Did you talk to her?” Gideon was a lot more curious about that part.

ogically, if he had seen Eliza and spoken to her, he should have been happy.

o why had he ended up looking this miserable?

Calvin was quiet for a long time before he finally murmured. “She said she doesn’t love me anymore.”

Of course. Another blow.

Looking at how dispirited Calvin was, Gideon couldn’t help feeling sorry for him again.

de med to persuade him. “Calv… maybe you should just let it go.”

After all, five years had already passed.

And Eliza had long since let go.

If this dragged on the only one suffering would be Calvin.

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And if the blow got too big and he snapped all at once–then what?

But Calvin only shook his head. “No.”

“It’s only now that I’m beginning to understand what it felt like. But this little bit of pain I’m feeling now… it’s nothing compared to what she went through back then.

How miserable must she have been then?

The moment he thought of everything she had endured, Calvin felt as though a hand were clawing at his heart, tearing it apart bit by bit.

Gideon worried about him even more now. “But if you keep going like this, it’s going to be torture.”

Calvin only said, “I deserve it.”

Nothing more than cause and effect.

tetribution.

And what if Eliza never forgives you? What if she never accepts you?”

he question turned the corners of Calvin’s eyes red.

And for once, he had no answer.

n the car, Vega asked Eliza, “You’re not hurt, are you?”

No.” She pulled his jacket a little tighter around herself, looking somewhat uncomfortable.

uckily. Vega didn’t ask further. He always knew where the line was.

fter bringing her home, he said he had something to take care of and left again.

very time Eliza came to G City and needed to stay at the Vega estate, Vega would always find an excuse to leave. He never stayed in his own home, all because e was afraid Eliza would feel awkward.

he moment Eliza stepped into the main hall, Ophelia came running and threw herself at her.

Why are you still awake?” Eliza asked.

I can’t sleep when you’re not here.”

liza felt lucky she had come back early, otherwise Ophelia would have waited for her until very late.

Come on, back to bed.”

Vhile Eliza was in her room removing her makeup, Ophelia kept running to the window to look outside.

When Eliza asked what she was looking at, Ophelia said someone was following Eliza.

ind apparently, she had noticed it long ago.

hat genuinely caught Eliza off guard.

jecause she wasn’t sure whether the person was targeting her or Ophelia, Eliza told Vega about it.

Tega said. “They’re bodyguards I arranged.”

Oh. Then it’s fine.” Eliza let out a breath of relief. As long as it wasn’t danger, it was alright.

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Tega added. “I didn’t tell you because I was afraid it would make you nervous, so I had them follow you discreetly. Since you know now, I’ll have lan contact you directly. If anything comes up, you can go to him at any time.”

Alright Eliza didn’t refuse.

ifter all, she had already suffered once in G City, so being cautious was for the best.

arly the next morning. Ian came to report to her in person, saying that from now on, her safety in G City would be entirely his responsibility.

he servants at the Vega estate said Ian had been with Vega for ten years and was extremely capable.

With him around, there was absolutely no need to worry about safety.

en years… Did that mean he had also known about the time she got into trouble?

s it happened, Eliza was heading out to take care of something that day, and Ian was accompanying her, so she asked him a few questions.

heard you’ve worked by Mr. Vega’s side for many years. Then do you know about the kidnapping I went through in G City five years ago?”

in nodded. “I do. I was the one who accompanied Mr. Vega to find you. We were also the ones who caught those men afterward and handed them over to the

olice.”

hen… do you know the person who saved me?” Eliza asked immediately.

ga had once told her that the person who saved her was one of his bodyguards.

afortunately, over all these years, she had never seen that person even once.

couple of years ago, Eliza had even asked Vega about him.

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