Take Me Away novel Chapter 56

Spencer hadn’t been in M City for three weeks. Fiona’s everyday life was starting to get back on track. The only thing she constantly worried about was her internship under Celine.

After an entire day of work, she left the office building exhausted. Sophia hadn’t come today, so Fiona had to deal with all the chores. Now, she also had to go back by herself. As she dragged her exhausted body out, she ran into a familiar face.

A sharply-dressed Terence had just parked his luxury car in front of the building. He then leaned against it and put his hand in his pocket, as if waiting for someone. He raised his head, immediately noticing the girl walking out of the company building. Looking surprised, he said, "Fiona? What brings you here?"

"Hello Terence, it’s nice to see you again. I’m an intern here. Are you waiting for someone?" Fiona asked.

"Yeah." Terence stood up straight and nodded, composing himself from a momentary show of embarrassment. He wondered why Celine and Fiona worked in the same company, and if the latter knew the relationship between Spencer and Celine.

"Well, have a good day. I’m going back home." Fiona bowed slightly and turned to walk away.

"Wait!" Terence raised his hand and hurried to her. "Spencer’s been quite busy recently. Are you doing okay? You know you can call me if you need anything."

"Thank you, I’m doing fine." Fiona smiled gratefully. Suddenly, something he had said came to mind. "You once told me something has been troubling Spencer. Were you referring to his relationship with Celine?"

Terrence’s jaw dropped. "You know about everything?"

"I do."

"Aren’t you shocked?" He had always been a steady and composed person, but right now, it seemed that Fiona had him completely beat.

"I was when I found out about it. But it’s been a long time since. I’ve gotten over it now."

"When did you find out?"

"Terence!" Celine’s voice rang in their ears. As Fiona turned around to the entrance, she saw her trotting towards them.

Fiona was shocked, and then flashed a mocking smile. 'So, Terence is waiting for Celine. Turns out they are friends. How stupid I was to talk about Celine with him.'

"I’m leaving now." Fiona clutched her bag and started to walk away.

"Wait, Fiona," said Terence in a hurried voice. "About what I just asked you..."

"I found out on the wedding night." She looked at him one last time with a cold expression before rushing off.

'What? She found out on her wedding night?' Terence stared while she ran off, leaving him speechless.

"Hey, Terence! Why did you invite me to dinner today?" Celine followed his gaze and saw Fiona. "What did you two talk about?"

"What did you do on their wedding night?" He was now looking at her coldly.

"Fiona snitched on me?" Celine said indignantly, all trace of cheerfulness gone. She stared back at him with sudden annoyance. "I just got here. Why are you suddenly questioning me about Spencer’s wedding night? What do you think I did that you’re now looking at me that way?"

"Did you know he was going to get married? Why did you come back all of a sudden?" he asked.

Celine scoffed, "I just came back to fulfill a wish from six years ago."

"Wayne kicked you out six years ago. Do you really think he won't drive you out again?" Terence glared at her coldly. "I thought you would finally understand. You and Spencer aren’t a good match!"

"Why the hell not?" She clenched her fists. "You already said that to me six years ago, but we’re still as good as we were before! I love him, and on my life I swear that I will do anything for him!"

"You know what kind of a man he is!" he said, irritated. "He’s always out and about. Sometimes he doesn’t come back for two or three weeks just like he’s doing now. Can you really bear being in a relationship with him? In the past, every time he came back from his task, you'd lose temper. Do you still think you are suitable for him?"

"Why do you think I am not?" Celine’s face flushed with anger. "So if I’m not the right person, does that mean you think Fiona is?"

"A hundred percent yes."

"You..." Terence cut her off before she could speak further.

"Spencer needs someone who quietly supports him and gives him a productive environment where he can do what he does best at all times. Fiona is perfect for that." He stared at her with intensity. "It’s the audience that sees most of the game. I won’t let you succeed."

"Huh?" She laughed scornfully. "I’m just pursuing what makes me happy! You know what, I can’t afford to have dinner with you tonight!" With each step, her high heels clicked loudly against the sidewalk. She headed for the street and hailed a taxi.

Terence took a deep breath and rubbed his brows. A fortune teller had told him years ago that he cared about other people’s lives too much. And it seemed he was right.

Terence got in the car. Having lost his appetite, he decided to head to Le Bar.

Leaves were falling in D University by November, clumping into bunches on the ground. They crunched underneath the feet of three girls who were running.

"Hurry up!" Sophia grabbed Fiona's hand. "Choosing electives begins at ten o’clock today. If we’re late, we won’t be able to pick the easier lessons! Why don’t you seem worried about that at all?"