Chapter 136

CHAPTER 136 Jane was with her mother, buying a wedding dress in a Myers’ store. “Why are you interested in a cheaper one?”

her mother vehemently asked. “He gave you the permission to buy one that’s at most a million dollars, didn’t he?” Jane smiled and said, “He did, but I don’t want to waste money on something I’m not even gonna wear often.” “Why are you thinking so much? It’s his money!”

“His money is still money, isn’t it? We should spend it wisely, mom, especially after we get married and become a family.”

“Huh, talk about irony. You have such a rich boyfriend, but you don’t have what it takes to spend. If it was me, I would have bought a dress worth over a million dollars!” she boasted.

Jane slapped her mother’s wrist. “We can buy a nice house with that much money. You want me to spend that on a wedding dress?” she reproached. “Not happening!” After some quarreling, Jane’s mother could only give up. Her daughter was more stubborn than her in matters related to money, after all. In the end, Jane chose a beautiful white dress that cost about twenty thousand dollars. As they were walking out of the store, her mother said in an experienced, caring tone, “Jane, you know why your father and I are able to live happily for more than twenty five years? We learned to control our anger for the sake of each other. Anger can make even small issues seem worse. It brings a great deal of pain if you let it. I don’t know the statistics, but most divorces happen because of anger and ego issues. So don’t ever let your emotions push you over the edge, or no matter how many times you marry or try to be in a relationship, it won’t ever work.”

Jane didn’t say anything. “You understand?” her mother stressed her words. Jane nodded twice. “Good,” her mother continued.

“Just one word can break another’s heart, so always watch what you’re saying. Even if your husband is wrong, don’t be quick to judge him, unless he’s done something unforgivable. And last but not least, it’s normal to get tempted, but don’t go drooling after every man you see. That thing should stop after marriage.”

“Mom, there’s still some days left before marriage,” Jane talked back, “so why are you flooding my brain with nonsense right now?”

“That nonsense will be key to your peace later on, my foolish daughter.”

A beggar that just happened to be passing by ended up brushing past Jane’s mother, and she ended up scolding him, “Watch where you’re going, old man!” Then she looked at her daughter and realized that she just utterly disregarded her own words. The beggar, Alfred, turned around and lowered his head and said, “I’m sorry, but you’re correct, madam. The fools are frequently furious, but the wise are rarely angry.”

His words were akin to receiving a hundred slaps on both cheeks. Jane’s mother felt greatly embarrassed and hastened to her car. Jane gave the beggar one dollar before getting to the car.

As they drove away, Jane noticed Benjamin sitting on the footpath and suddenly squeezed the brake.

“Why did you suddenly stop?” her mother inquired.

“Just a minute, mom,” Jane got out of the car.

Benjamin was lost in thought, looking a little depressed. A street dog came over and was about to pee on his back, but Jane came in time and shooed it away.

“Jane,” Benjamin stood upon seeing her. “What are you doing here?” “That’s what I want to ask,” Jane cocked her head. “Why are you sitting on the footpath? Isn’t everything back to normal between you and Rebs?” Benjamin, however, kept staring at her with a complex gaze. “What?” she touched her cheeks. “Is there something on my face?” “Jane... your boyfriend is cheating on you,” Benjamin’s words were straight as an arrow. Jane’s brows furrowed. “What are you...” “I won’t say more. Just ask Rebecca, and she’ll fill in the details,” he patted her shoulder.” He’s not worth it. You deserve someone better.” Saying that he walked away.

SON Jane didn’t stop him. “What was that all about? Why did he want me to ask Rebecca? What does she know that I don’t?” her heart started pacing already. She wanted to call her best friend, but she just realized that she didn’t bring her mobile. She had left it at home because it ran out of battery. Her thoughts began to run crazily. Why was Benjamin looking sad just now? Maybe, there was something going on between Donovan and Rebecca?

Her shoulders grew tight, and a bitter taste was felt in the back of her mouth. Her face stretched thin with the sudden spike of fear.

She couldn’t take the tension anymore and ran back to her car. She completely forgot about the traffic, and a heavy van almost hit her, but something happened. The next second, she found herself at the edge of the road. The van skidded and stopped after covering twenty meters. “What just happened? I thought I was...” she could still very much feel her heart throbbing against her chest.

Benjamin was on the other side of the road, peering at her, but she had no idea that he just saved her life.

She entered her and drove away fast. She wanted to get home as fast as possible. She couldn’t even digest the thought of her boyfriend and her best friend sleeping together. If that were to be true, she might lose more than just her mind. Even though she didn’t confirm anything, her eyes were already turning teary. Emotions surged in her heart like the waves of the sea, and she didn’t put her foot down from the accelerator.

“Woah, woah, woah, slow down,” her mother warned.

Jane’s emotions were running high. She ignored her mother’s words and fed her fears that made noise in her mind worse than the waves of the sea.

“If you want to drive fast, then let me get out,” her mother yelled. Jane stopped the car fast, leaving her mother in shock. Though her mother didn’t want to get out, she had to get out save her own face. However, she expected Jane to ask her to get back into the car, but to her great shock, Jane just drove off. “This little devil...” her mother was utterly stunned by Jane’s behavior. “Just what’s gotten into her?”

“Please let me be wrong,” Jane’s teeth chattered in trepidation. “Let me be wrong.” She begged in her thoughts as her car sped off. “Let me be wrong just this once.”