Chapter 347
My heart suddenly felt a pang, as if unexpectedly pricked by something sharp.
I pointed towards the deal with a cold voice. âGet out
Mane, where did you get this attitude? Canât we have a proper conversation?
âWere you trying to have a prope! conversation?â
I glared at him defiantly. âWhat right do you have to criticize me? What about your fiancée? Shouldnât you be with her instead of bothering me?*
âEven drunk, your sharp tongue doesnât dull, does it?*
He tapped his chin thoughtfully, then chuckled lowly, as if resigning to his fate, and squatted down in front of me, his tone softening.
âAlright, I admit I was too hasty and didnât talk nicely. Iâll accept the punishment.â
I asked subconsciously. âWhat punishment?â
He raised an eyebrow, playfully suggesting, âAnother kiss from you?â
Only then did I notice his ears were flushed red.
Shaking my head, trying to sober up and not let the alcohol cloud my judgment, I looked at him, âWhy are you here?â
âTo give you an explanation.â
I frowned, asking, âDidnât we already clear things up last night?â
âYou were the only one who thought things were cleared up.â
Gregory poured me a glass of water and after sending a message on his phone, continued, âIâve returned her to the Myers family. Jane, even before I said Iâd stop waiting for her last night, I had already made up my mind. Call it falling out of love or being a jerk, but I have genuinely fallen for you. Iâm not someone who can love two people at the same time. Since Iâve opened up to you, I wonât keep things tangled with someone else.â
I clenched my hands. âWhat about Lilliana?â I asked him.
âLetâs first confirm if she really is Lily.â
Gregoryâs expression darkened slightly, âAll signs point to her, but Ramona and I believe sheâs not. Weâre getting a DNA test done.
1 pursed my lips. âAnd if she is?â
âBefore coming to you, I had discussed calling off the engagement with Ramona.â
He brushed my messy bangs behind my ear, his brown eyes locking on me, âRegardless of the result, I will call it off. Jane, can you trust me this time, hmm?â
His tone was his usual casual self.
In the silent room, an inexplicable tension spread.
I quickly avoided his gaze, âLetâs talk about this later.â
That person, too, had many times asked for my trust.
He never married Margaret either.
And yet, here we were.
I doubted I could surpass the cherished memory in someoneâs heart.
Now, it was just him having spent more time with me, a fleeting passion clouding his judgment. Once Lilliana started spending more time with him, those childhood promises and fluttering feelings would resurface.
I would just be asking for heartbreak, as Christine said.
Ding dong!
The doorbell suddenly rang. Thinking it was Christine, I went to open the door, but Gregory stopped me, âIâll get it.â
He walked to the door, exchanged a few words of thanks with someone outside, and returned with a box.
He slightly lifted his chin, âGo take a shower.â
I glanced at the thing in his hands, not sure what it was, my mind racing as I clutched my collar tightly.
âI said weâll talk later! And, even though Iâm divorced, Gregory, I canât just slee