She Walked Away With His Twins While He Begged the Ground She Walked On novel Chapter 523

Understanding his reasons was one thing, but thinking about the tangled web of their complicated relationship still made her chest tight.

It took a long moment before she finally took a soft breath. Her shoulders slumped slightly, and her voice came out slightly hoarse.

"I get where you're coming from. It's just... this whole thing really caught me off guard."

"Quinn, I'm so sorry!" Ethan Leigh's tone was urgent. "I honestly didn't mean to keep it from you."

"I only found out later... that the man you had the contract marriage with was Miles York."

"Ethan, I'm just having a hard time accepting that you're related to Miles," Quinn said. "It makes me feel like an absolute fool..."

Ethan was consumed with guilt. "I'm so sorry!"

"Once Evelyn's birthday banquet is over, I'll be able to finalize the divorce with Miles. Then, I'll take the kids and leave Fairmont."

His eyes dimmed with disappointment. "You're leaving?"

Quinn gave a faint nod. "Yes. But we'll still be friends."

Hearing the word 'friends' cast a shadow of loneliness over Ethan's gentle features, though he managed to force a faint smile.

His heart ached with bitterness, but compared to her cutting ties with him completely, he knew this was the best possible outcome.

He had been terrified that she would ignore him, accusing him of deceiving her.

As long as they were friends, he still had a chance.

There was no rush. He could wait until she sorted out her relationship with Miles, wait until she remembered who he really was...

...

Guests mingled at the birthday banquet. Having finished a round of socializing, Miles returned to the living room and saw a heartwarming scene.

Caleb was playing chess with his grandmother, and Evelyn occasionally let out a hearty laugh.

"You're about to lose, Evelyn," Ingrid chimed in from the side.

Sienna Sterling stood by, acting like Caleb's little fan, constantly gasping in amazement. "Caleb, are you really only three years old?"

"Sienna, I don't lie. I really am just three."

"Then you're incredible! In the York family, only Miles can beat Evelyn at chess. I can't believe you actually... checkmated her!"

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