He was wearing a navy blue suit with a black shirt. His bangs were combed back, and he was dressed in the same clothes she had seen in the video earlier today when the reporters surrounded him to interview him.
Lina suddenly had a rather strange feeling. After all, she had just watched a news video of him during the day. Now, he was right in front of her.
The two stared at each other without speaking.
After a long time, Lina could not help but blink and say to Hadwin Stephenson, âItâs⦠late.â
âI know.â His magnetic baritone voice filled the room.
âHe knows? Then why is he still in my room? Okay, itâs not really my room since he owns the entire apartment.â
âWhat are you doing here so late?â she asked after hesitating a little.
âI just wanted to see you,â he said. He felt happy just sitting here and watching her sleep.
Her sleeping posture was as unattractive as ever. He watched her occasionally grind her teeth and roll about on the bed. It reminded him of their past together.
It was a wonderful time for him.
Hadwin Stephenson said, âYou slept soundly but almost rolled off the bed. Maybe I should make a bigger bed for you so you wonât fall off it so easily.â
Lina was speechless. âDid he come here in the middle of the night just to see me⦠roll on the bed?â
âBy the way, I saw the news today. I should be okay now. When can I go home with my parents?â Lina asked right away. Since he was here, she did not have to call him anymore.
âAre you anxious to get home?â he asked.
âDuh! No one likes being restricted all the time, do they?â she said.
He was silent.
She paused and continued saying, âHadwin Stephenson, I donât know whatâs going on between you and Katherine Jackson. I donât want to get involved either. I heard Katherine Jacksonâs remarks at the press conference today. This matter will be over as long as we have no further contact.â
His expression sank slightly. âYou donât want to be in contact with me anymore?â
She answered him affirmatively, âYes. Hadwin Stephenson, I thought I made it very clear to you the other day.â
âWhat if I refuse?â he asked as he stood up and moved closer to her.
She was suddenly amused. âRefuse? Who are you to refuse? Weâve broken up. It was you who broke up with me! Have you come to me again because youâve broken up with Katherine Jackson and have no feelings for her? What am I? A fallback girl?â
A look of pain flashed through his eyes. âYou were never a fallback girl!â
She snapped, âBut youâve been treating me like a fallback girl! Hadwin Stephenson, you donât have to love me and you can choose to break up with me. But please take relationships seriously. Iâm human too. I get emotional. Even if I have no money and power, Iâm not someone you can order around!â