The Wife He Forgot to Marry (Winona and Yule) novel Chapter 678

Karina found cheap takeout unappetizing, so she frequently came to this high-end restaurant for lunch. She had a membership, and every meal was automatically deducted from her account.

Seeing that the bill was already settled, Simone didn't make a fuss. She linked her arm through Forrest's and they walked out together.

Watching the gentle, affectionate look in Forrest's eyes as he looked at Simone, Karina felt a heavy ache in her chest.

So that's what he looked like when he was looking at someone he loved.

She was truly envious of Simone.

Winona walked up to her. Seeing Karina rooted to the spot, she asked, "Do you want a ride home?"

Karina shook her head. "No, I'm going to go home and read some more industry journals."

"Feeling motivated?" Winona asked. "Decided to hit the books?"

Karina sounded deeply regretful. "If I had just studied hard back then, gotten into a top research institute, and built a successful career… If I were a brilliant, accomplished person when I first met Forrest, would things have been different?"

Winona patted her shoulder. "There's no point in 'what ifs.' Doing your best in the present is already an achievement. Karina, there are plenty of things worth pursuing in life besides romance."

Karina's eyes welled up with tears. She sniffled and said, "But I really liked him."

She was still young, still allowed to grieve over unrequited love.

Winona handed her a tissue. "Let's go. Time to head home."

Following behind Winona, Karina looked at her slender yet unwavering silhouette. The burning desire flared up in her heart once again: If only she could become as exceptional as Winona Jowett.

*

That night, right before bed, Winona received a fifth message from Karina. She was asking yet another complex technical question. Winona sat up and replied thoughtfully.

Stefan walked into the bedroom. Seeing the light still on, he asked, "Not asleep yet?"

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify