The Masterpiece of Leaving：Prepared A Perfect Stand-In For Him novel Chapter 77

The person approaching had a graceful figure, exquisite makeup, and a dazzling charm.

"Aubrey," Cathy softly called his name, her eyes filled with affection.

Aubrey looked at her for a moment, responding with a faint acknowledgment.

"Are you leaving?" Cathy asked, craning her neck to look inside.

"It's rare that everyone is here. Stay a little longer," she suggested.

Aubrey showed little interest. "No, you guys enjoy yourselves."

A visible disappointment appeared on Cathy's face, and her fingers curled up silently.

Behind her, Robert's dissatisfied voice came: "Aubrey, come on. Our Princess Cathy rarely has time; don't spoil her mood."

In Robert's heart, Cathy was a princess.

"Yeah, I've been rushing to finish several jobs recently. I'm almost exhausted," Cathy chimed in, her voice sounding pitiful.

She didn't forget to use her delicate fingers to massage her shoulders, looking genuinely fatigued.

In the past, Aubrey would have cared for her and put her first, even if it meant setting aside important matters.

However, this time, he showed no reaction at all.

He still maintained that indifferent expression.

A look of puzzlement appeared in Cathy's eyes.

He had previously expressed publicly that he would protect her for a lifetime. During these days, she had expected him to contact her proactively, just like before, acting as her guardian and taking care of her.

However, he had disappeared without a trace, not even calling her once!

Cathy had initially felt relieved when she learned that he had divorced Navier, thinking that her spring had finally arrived. But at this moment, she felt inexplicably anxious.

He didn't respond to Cathy, nor did he turn around and go back. He simply continued walking forward.

Cathy's heart sank to the bottom, and tears almost burst out.

She hurried a few steps and caught up with Aubrey in the corridor.

"Aubrey! I miss you!"

She ran up and hugged Aubrey tightly from behind, resting her head on his back.

Aubrey stopped in his tracks.

His back tensed.

But he didn't turn around.

Cathy hugged him even tighter. "Aubrey, in these four years apart, I've thought of you every single day. Let's... start over, okay?"

Aubrey learned about the gala from Robert, who also said in the message, "Some things won't come to fruition if you don't reveal them."

Cathy was a person with high self-esteem, especially since Aubrey had pampered her like a jewel since she was in her teens, and she had Robert as a henchman at her service.

Her sense of superiority was extremely strong, to the point of looking down on others.

Even after seeing Robert's reminder, she still had no intention of proactively lifting the veil.

But Aubrey's indifferent attitude just now frightened her.

Only then did she realize that if she didn't take the initiative, even with Aubrey's divorce, she might still lose him.

Tears welled up in Cathy's eyes as she stood behind Aubrey and said, "Even if you're angry, punishing me by being away for four years is enough."

Outwardly, she appeared bright and charming-a graceful goddess.

But now, facing Aubrey, she looked pitiful and softly cried.

It was the kind of sob that could tug at anyone's heartstrings.

Aubrey gently pulled her hand away and faced her.

Cathy's eyes brightened, thinking that he would hug her.

However, he only lightly placed his hand on her shoulder.

"If you have time, accompany me somewhere tomorrow," he said.

Cathy looked at him, and her heart seemed to stop for a moment.

He didn't immediately accept her confession!

She had already put away her pride, even sacrificing her face, and taken the initiative to make up with him.