The Man Who Waited vs. The Man Who Wasted novel Chapter 412

"She's incredibly worried."

"Yeah, she barely ate a few bites just now. I wanted to tell her to eat more so many times, but I couldn't bring myself to say it. Even if I did, it wouldn't have done any good."

With her mind heavily burdened, how could she possibly have an appetite?

"Quentin..."

Quentin cut Penelope off.

"I know what you're going to say, but it's impossible..."

Penelope felt a pang of regret.

"I'm sure you noticed it too. Julian also..."

If he wasn't overly concerned about her, why would he assign his most trusted, capable man to protect her around the clock?

His care for her seemed to surpass even his care for himself.

Penelope found it hard to continue.

How could she have forgotten that Julian had a fiancée?

That prominent Miss Ashby, hailing from a wealthy, prestigious family.

They were a perfect match in social standing, a union made in heaven.

"But Julian has never once mentioned Miss Ashby in front of us."

Yet he brought up Jocelyn time and time again.

And every single time he did, the smile on his face came straight from the heart.

Quentin sensed his wife's disappointment and felt a twinge of sympathy.

"There are many things in this world that can't be perfect. Having a connection but lacking the fate to be together is a normal part of life. So, we can't force it. Even if they don't end up as lovers, they will still be the closest of friends. That's not a bad outcome either."

Penelope leaned into her husband's embrace, feeling a bit melancholy.

"I just wish that all the lovers in this world could find their happy endings."

Inside the car.

Jocelyn kept staring at her phone screen.

The screen suddenly lit up with a text message.

Jocelyn hurriedly opened it.

Unfortunately, it wasn't from the person she was hoping for.

A fresh wave of disappointment washed over her.

Kyle frequently checked the rearview mirror, his grip on the steering wheel tightening.

"Jocelyn, buckle up and grab the handle."

The vehicle arrived near The Astoria.

By the time they checked again, the car that had been tailing them was nowhere to be seen.

Kyle parked the car downstairs at the apartment building where Julian lived. Only when he finally let go of the steering wheel did he realize his palms were slick with cold sweat.

Still, he turned around with a calm expression and spoke to Jocelyn.

"Jocelyn, don't worry. We're safe now."

Jocelyn was deeply grateful.

"Thank you."

Kyle: "No need to thank me. It's my job. Boss gave me strict orders to protect you at all costs and ensure nothing happens to you."

In that moment, Jocelyn's heart fluttered.

As soon as Jocelyn stepped out of the car and found her footing, someone suddenly grabbed her arm.

Before she could react, she was pulled into a firm, solid embrace.

The scent was incredibly familiar.

Jocelyn didn't push him away. For some inexplicable reason, a heavy lump formed in her throat.

"Julian, you finally came back."