Chapter 1126
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
As Summer was reluctant to leave Jackson, we had no choice but to leave the maternity shop and look
for a place to sit down.
Jackson wasnât good at coaxing a child. However, the lady beside him tried her best to play with
Summer, thus freeing him to turn around and look at us.
Although Jackson behaved warmly like he used to, I somehow felt that he had changed a lot.
A moment later, I took the initiative to say, âHow have you been lately?â My mind went blank once I
started talking. As such, I paused for a while before I continued, âI heard that you went overseas. Have
you settled everything?â
âMm.â Jackson nodded in response, indicating a silent admission. The next moment, he shifted his
gaze toward Rose.
I suddenly recalled that I hadnât introduced them to each other. âThis is Rose, Nickâs wife.â
With a warm smile, Rose reached out her hand and greeted, âNice to meet you.â
Jackson was startled by Roseâs enthusiasm. Shortly afterward, he shook her hands and replied
meaningly, âI know you.â
Since Rose wasnât aware of the relationship between Jackson and Nick, she asked in surprise, âOh,
really? Did Scarlett mention about me?â
I was taken aback by her words and dared not respond.
Fortunately, Jackson defused the awkwardness, âThe news about your marriage with Mr. Harrison was
all over Facebook. So how can I not know you?â
He withdrew his hand and continued, âYou and Mr. Harrison are a perfect match. I give you two my
best wishes.â
Since their marriage established a close relationship between the Harrisons and the Walkers, the
wedding was a grand event that received wide coverage. Therefore, it wasnât surprising at all that
Jackson watched their wedding online.
âThank you!â Rose blushed as she replied.
I heaved a sigh of relief. Then, I gazed at the lady next to Jackson and changed the subject of
conversation, âMay I know who she is?â
Judging from the ladyâs behavior, I felt that she wasnât a loose woman as Nick had described.
Upon hearing it, Jackson wrapped his arm around her shoulder and introduced proudly, âSheâs Lydia,
my wife.â
I was taken aback. Heâs married already? But he only left for merely a few months! Besides, this was
the first time I met his so-called wife. Perhaps due to my self-esteem, I couldnât accept that Jackson,
who grew up with me, married someone without informing me. Hence, my face darkened once he
introduced her.
âAre you surprised?â He flashed me a broad smile, but the dimness in his eyes remained. âWell, I donât
blame you since youâre not really aware of my personal life. Iâve known Lydia for almost a year, and we
registered our marriage two months ago. So it wasnât really a flash marriage.â
My heart sank although he was speaking in a joking manner.
Deep down, I knew that Jackson was blaming me.
After all, what he said just now was true. Back then, as I was in a romantic entanglement of sorts, I had
basically neglected my childhood friend.
âJackson, youâ¦â My mind went blank once I started talking.
Overwhelmed by guilt, I turned around and avoided his gaze. However, the next moment, I met Lydiaâs
eyes which were brimming with kindness. After putting on a faint smile, I lowered my gaze without
uttering a word.
In Roseâs eyes, it was only a reunion between two old friends. As she thought Jackson was joking, she
chimed in, âWell, itâs not a problem even if you had a flash marriage. After all, falling in love at first sight
does happen. My husband and I were already deeply in love shortly after we met, and we still have a
blissful marriage. So, itâs perfectly fine as long as you two are happy.â