Kevin’s sincere confession could be witnessed by everyone present.
Hayden had previously always questioned his sincerity towards Alayna, but he had taken care of Alayna for the past few months. Now he had even put down his high status to accompany Alayna to America for her treatment. Even though they were only dating, it was already considered great benevolence.
She thought if she was Alayna, she wouldn’t be able to reject him this time too.
But Alayna was Alayna, even under Kevin’s sugar-coated and sincere attack, she remained firm on her grounds. Brimming with tears, she rejected Kevin,
“I’m sorry, I can’t accept you.”
Hearing this, Kevin’s eyes clearly showed disappointment, his raised hands which were holding the ring hung in mid-air, unsure whether to retract it or continue holding it. Even Hayden who was watching felt a pang of awkwardness.
Alayna inhaled deeply, eerily calm,
“Look at me now, I am already happy if you are willing to accompany me. To be honest, I wasn’t even willing to let you accompany me to America. My life has already turned out into this uncontrollable way, no one knows what will happen tomorrow. But you are different from me, you have no responsibility towards me, why loop yourself into all these?”
These words were said rationally, but a listening Hayden felt sorry for Kevin. After so much hard work, Alayna still couldn’t completely trust him and let him take full care of her body and heart.
Even Hayden felt upset, what’s more Kevin.
“I… I understand.” Kevin retracted the ring, and said softly, “No worries, I can wait, wait for you to recover.”
The mood was sombre, everyone was immersed in the regretful situation. Only Edison who was calm, looked at the time and reminded them, “Time is running late, you guys should head for security check.”
Among everyone who were immersed in the emotional situation, Edison appeared exceptionally calm and collected. His voice had a soothing quality for everyone.
Hayden held Alayna’s hand, “No matter what decision you make, I will always support you, but you have to remember, I hope that you live on bravely, you still have many places you haven’t visited, many great food you haven’t tasted. You told me before that you wanted to experience and taste everything and anything in this world.”
Alayna nodded her head, “I know.”
“Take care of her,”
Hayden placed Alayna’s hand in Kevin’s, “Time will change everything, maybe one day…”
She didn’t finish her sentence, but she knew Kevin would understand her words, time will change everything, perseverance will lead to results.
“Yes, I understand.” Kevin took Alayna’s hand from Hayden, glanced at Edison and said, “Then we will head for security check now, you guys have a chat.”
Kevin and Alayna entered security check. Edison turned around and retrieved a blue-grey suede box from his pocket and handed it to Hayden.
“This is for you.”
Hayden laughed and took the box from Edison.
Standing by the side, Joseph’s face sank.
Edison took a look at Hayden, “There are many things I have to settle this time I’m headed back, there’ll be some time before I can come back to visit you, please take care of yourself.”
“Yes, I know.”
Hayden nodded her head, “Stella had to go to school today, if not, I would have brought her to send you off.”
“No worries at all, plenty of time in the future.”
Edison’s eyes were quiet and dark, “If Stella has any health issues, drop me a call immediately. I will get my friend in America to contact a doctor that is specialized in this area, the next time I’m there I’ll send Stella there for a check-up.”
“Sure.”
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