NovelAppTully City's airport was not large. After passing through security, Madam Young waved at us and said, "Alright, don't bother seeing us off. Go back and attend to your business." Idris and | nodded with smiles.
Emily looked over at me. There was a hint of a smile on her thin face, and she said calmly, "Yvette, thank you for taking care ofthese past two days." | shook my head, still worried about her, and said, "The doctor has advised you to take good care of yourself during this time, Emily. Don't think too much and just focus on recovering." She nodded, her gaze still gentle. "Yes, | will. After you finish your work, cback early. Madam Young and | are going back to the old manor to prepare for the upcoming festivities. Cback early, and we can celebrate the new year together." After saying that, she gave a slight smile to Idris as thanks. Ash did not want to go back, but with the adults leaving, she reluctantly followed along.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe kid had no clue what had happened. She only knew that this trip was not as enjoyable as she had hoped.
Now, she was being taken back home.
As | watched them leave, | felt an indescribable heaviness in my heart. Not hearing anything about Liam, I bit my lip and asked Idris, "Liam didn't come?" Idris nodded, his brows furrowing deeply. "Emily didn't want to see him, so he didn't." | pursed my lips as we left the airport building.
| managed to see Liam outside the building. However, in just two days, his face had turned pale, his cheeks were sunken, and he looked haggard. He also noticed us coming out.
He jogged over and asked, "Did they board the plane?" Idris did not respond to him, completely ignoring him.
| did not want to talk to him either. After casting him a glance, | followed Idris into the car.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn the car, Idris started the engine. Through the rearview mirror, | could see Liam looking at the airport building for a moment before getting into his own car.
"I shouldn't have called him back then," | said, feeling like | was responsible for Emily's predicament. If | had sought help from someone else back then when Sweety got into that accident, and it was not Liam who saved her, perhaps today's events would not have happened.
Idris seemed to understand what | was referring to. With one hand on the steering wheel, he glanced atand spoke in a low, restrained voice, "The one at fault is the one who made the mistake. It has nothing to do with you. If I had been the one to save her back then, aren't you afraid that you'd be the one feeling miserable today?" | pursed my lips and sighed softly, "If she had taken a liking to you and pursued you, at least it wouldn't be like it is now." Idris furrowed his brows and asked, "Yvette, what do you mean by that?" Knowing he had misunderstood, | replied with a touch of annoyance, "I meant you wouldn't be as clueless as Liam. | was complimenting you. What are you thinking?" He smiled faintly and said, "I see." Glancing at his slightly arrogant demeanor, my mood improved a bit. Indeed, if Sweety had fallen for Idris, at least she would not have needlessly harmed an innocent life. Moreover, Idris, though unpleasant, would not easily give others an opportunity to approach him. He might feel indebted to someone due to a favor, but he would not let others take advantage of him.
Back at the hotel, the situation at the forest had becwidely known throughout the country, and the area was sealed off. Idris had many matters to attend to, and since | could not assist him, | let him handle the company's affairs after we returned to the hotel.
Idris had already left when Liam started following me. We did not have much to talk about, and I did not plan to speak to him much. | was about to return to my room when he stopped me, saying, "Yvette." | turned to look at him and pursed my lips. "What is it, Liam?" He looked atwith a weary and helpless expression. "Do you have stime? Let's talk." I instinctively furrowed my brows, not understanding why he wanted to talk to me. Seemingly aware of my thoughts, he continued, "Given the situation, | know I've caused a lot of harm. | can't undo what's done, and | know Emily doesn't want to see me. But there are many things | hope she understands. None of the things that have happened is as she imagines." Realizing that he wanted to explain things to Emily through me, | pursed my lips and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Alright, let's talk." Seeing that | was willing to listen, he gestured to the open-air cafe outside the hotel and said, "Shall we go there?" | nodded, and we headed to the cafe. After ordering two cups of coffee, we sat down.
He got straight to the point, saying, "I met Emily when we were young, and we fell in love. | love her very much. | never thought of betraying her, not in the past, and not now. We have a child, and we have relatives around. All of this is what I cherish the most."
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