âItâs in me to be fierce against my opponents. If I donât act that way, how could I be myself? Being kind to your opponents is being cruel to yourself!
So, I will protect myself and all that is mine!â
Cassius let out a slight smile, âYoung man, Sylvie isnât your woman; sheâs your cousinâs woman!â
Ernie paused, then very calmly replied, âAnd do you think my cousin is worthy of her?â
Cassius was speechless; for a moment, he didnât know what to say.
âSir, even you donât think heâs worthy of her, right?â Ernie raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly. A tinge of pain flickered in his eyes. It was full of the kind of desolation and loneliness that he was all too familiar with.
Cassius continued to look at Ernie, who had the same desolate look in his eyes. It was as though he was recalling something. After a while, he jokingly said, âWell, thatâs Sylvieâs choice. Young man, have you ever loved someone deeply in your youth? A love during the purest, most innocent adolescence is one you never forget your whole life. If you have, youâll probably understand what Sylvieâs going through. Itâs like saying her Prince Charming saved her, so her feelings of gratitude for him have been deeply ingrained inside her. And now, after five years, those feelings have bit by bit evolved into a kind of longingness and made her now fall in love with your cousin!â
Ernieâs breathing became short and rapid, but he tried hard to suppress it from showing, âSir, have you loved another woman in your own youth? If so, then you must know what Iâm going through!â
Ernie was never one to hide his thoughts. He wanted Sylvie, and he wanted her badly.
âI appreciate that you like my granddaughter this much, and I can also sympathize with what youâve done to Bonnie for Sylvieâs sake! But youâre too late! I admire you, but itâs too bad that the timing isnât right.â Cassius let out a deep sigh. It was true, he really did admire Ernie, and felt that Ernie was better than Marley... Alas!
âThe timing isnât right?â Ernie continued to mutter this under his breath. Thatâs right, the timing wasnât right! He met her right after she got married to Marley. Was this divine providence?
Wasnât there a saying; itâs a blessing to meet the right person at the right time, but a curse to meet the wrong person at the right time. Meeting the right person at the wrong time was a pity, and the wrong person at the wrong time was just unavoidable.
Sylvieâs small face floated into Ernieâs mind. The sadness in his eyes seemed to grow even more and more, but he looked at Cassius with a bitter smile.
A pure, innocent girl like Sylvie was his cousinâs woman. To date, Ernie still couldnât exactly tell how he felt about her. He thought back to the first time when he met her, when she was noticeably afraid of him but still stubbornly tried so hard to protect Marley.
There was nothing but bloodshed and darkness in his world, as well as turmoil and fake smiles hiding intentions. But it was the first time that Ernie felt such a delicate, pure smile that had a certain kind of grace from a woman, and she was going against him in order to protect another man.
That was the moment when he became interested in her! He knew he shouldnât pursue her, and that he just wanted to get revenge, but he had fallen in too deep. That girl was quite smart and kind at the same time. She trusted him, and saw through his guises. She was able to see through him when no one else could. So, how could he possibly bear to hurt her?
âYouâre quite the man, Iâm sure youâll eventually get through!â Cassius said.
Ernie looked out at the window; the sun was setting, and the sky was a blood orange.
âIâm very grateful that youâll watch over and guard my granddaughter. If you need my help in any matter, just ask. But please, just donât bother her peaceful life. Sylvie had fallen for Marley more than five years ago. She wonât just quit, you know sheâs like that. So, I think you know what you must do!â With this said, Cassius got up and ready to leave. He called his helper to go pay the bill.
Ernie grabbed the bill and paid, then laughed, âSir, arenât you forgetting something?â
Cassius also lightly laughed, âI believe you! If something were to happen to Bonnie, itâll definitely affect Sylvie as well. Since you love Sylvie, Iâm sure youâll protect her reputation, Iâm sure of it!â
Cassiusâs words âI believe youâ caught Ernie by surprise. He felt slightly touched, but instead, he raised an eyebrow and asked, âAre you that certain?â
âChild, Iâm very certain! From my own perspective, Iâd much rather you be my granddaughterâs husband as well, but unfortunately, youâre not the one she loves! My other granddaughter is a lost cause. If I had another granddaughter, Iâd definitely let them marry you two!â Cassius said as he patted Ernie on the shoulder. âYoung man, itâs fine to be brash while youâre young, but donât be so quick to make enemies. See you!â
Ernie watched as Cassius turned to leave, and he headed toward his own car!
By the seaside villa.
Sylvie was taking a stroll to take in the fresh air in the villa. There was a garden, and she had prepared some tea, waiting for Marley to get back home from work. He called earlier and said that heâd be home soon.
Right now, she felt incredibly at peace. They were like a normal couple, the wife waiting on the husband to get off work. She was filled with so much anticipation and joy.
Shortly after, a car pulled into the villa. Sylvie looked up to see the car pull into the front entrance of the villa. The car parked close to her, and her man got out the car full of smiles. He was a tall, handsome figure, and his smile rang from ear to ear as he walked toward her.
Marley wasnât expecting such a pleasant surprise. To see his wife waiting for him in the garden, he was beyond exhilarated, and asked as soon as he got out the car, âWaiting for me, my dear wife?â
Sylvie suddenly turned red and looked away. His handsome face was already getting closer, and his dark hair and eyes shone brighter than the sun.
She smiled gently, and headed in his direction.
He held her tightly in his arms.
Sylvie looked at him, âDid you speed your way home? How did you get back so quickly? Werenât you still at the store? You got back in less than ten minutes!â
Marley did indeed speed his way back. The roads were relatively empty, and he wanted to see her, so he sped up. To think that sheâd take notice.
âYeah, I might have sped a little!â
âDonât do it again, alright?â
âMy dear wife, youâre getting more and more bossy, but I like it!â Marley was really happy that she was worried about him.
She looked at him and asked again, âPromise me, you wonât drive so fast anymore!â
Marley felt both helpless and warmed at the same time, so he nodded. He flashed a giant smile at her and said, âAlright, I promise! Iâll be sure to keep safety first, Iâve still got a wife and child to protect!â
âThatâs better. Youâd better know your responsibility! Youâd better not be irresponsible!â Sylvie smiled and said in a flirtatious way.
The two of them were incredibly lovey-dovey in the sunset, which was a sore sight for the person in the car.
Marley and Sylvie were so caught up in each other than they completely ignored the person in the car.
Ernie looked at the golden rays that shone in the sunset.
He looked from a distance as he took in the sight of the villa and watched the sun and the moon cover over the earth. The couple that hugged each other was such a lovely sight, but at the same time, it really stung his eyes.
He felt a sharp pain in his heart, to the point that it hurt and felt incredibly sour.
As he watched them embrace and kissing, Ernie felt his blood boiling inside his chest. His lips turned pale, and his face was cold and stiff, as though trying to preserve his last shred of dignity.
The good thing was, he was inside the car, so no one could see his broken heart!
Why did Sylvie not even take a look at him?
If he liked someone, heâd never let go. To think, he treated her with such preciousness, but she never bothered to look at him!
Fine, heâd wait a bit longer and see.
Suddenly, a call rang, and Ernie snapped out of his thoughts. He looked at his cell, then sped off!
As he sped by the villa, his stare was fixated on the woman that was in another manâs arms. An intense feeling of loneliness lingered in his eyes.
In the end, he was the most lonesome man in the world! From the start, he was a mistake! So, his entire life had been a mistake.
The next day.
The morning papers.
Marley looked at the papers and didnât see any news on him and Sylvie. It was as though there was suddenly no news. Then who was the one taking photos that day? Wasnât it a reporter?
He prepared breakfast for Sylvie and took her to his office. He didnât dare leave her at home alone, and wanted her by his side at all times.
Sylvie began to have morning sickness as she ate breakfast.
Marley began to panic, and ran with her into the bathroom, as he stood on the side and worriedly asked, âYou donât want to eat eggs? Is it the taste?â
âDonât mention about eggs! Urk-â She said as she vomited.
A Moment in Destiny ï¤Chapter 798 It Felt Like Many Years Already The convenient Bride ï¤Chapter 414: There Is Nothing Happier Than This (Ending)
Predestined Marriage It was a good thing Marley prepared more than just one dish. After she was feeling better, he gave her some red bean porridge instead. He tossed the eggs, and watched attentively as she ate.
He didnât relax until he saw her finish a bowl of porridge.
âWhy do you keep staring at me for, you should eat too!â
âWhat do you want to eat; just let me know and Iâll go buy it. Youâre at a time when you need to be watching your nutrition! Taking care of you is my top priority!â
âGot it, geez, youâre so talkative!â Sylvie said with a laugh. âOh, by the way, Ryan and Skyla are getting married, letâs attend the engagement party!â
âEngagement party?â Marley frowned. He didnât really want to go, since sheâd have to wear heeled shoes. But Sylvie was really close to Ryan, so it was impossible to not attend. Thinking about her position, he finally nodded. âAlright!â
âLetâs go together!â She was elated.
âBut one condition!â
âWhat condition?â Sylvie was confused.
âYou have to wear heelless shoes!â He adamantly declared.
ï¤Chapter 1718: The End