Chapter 87 Nathanâs pov âI admit I pay attention to Zoe partly because she looks like Avia, but I have never seen Zoe as Aviaâs substitute. I mean, Zoeâs existence is no different from any of my previous lovers.â
In fact, the bigger reason why I was with Zoe was actually Diana.
Because at that time, I suddenly realized that I seemed to be paying attention to Dianaâs every move. I even fantasized about Diana when I slept with other women.
But... I clearly hated Diana so much.
I attributed it to the inevitable reaction brought by mate bond.
So I deliberately brought Zoe back and gave her my greatest favor, just to prove that I didnât like Diana.
I even despicably enjoyed Dianaâs sad gaze when she saw me with Zoe.
Because the sadder she was, the more she lovedâme.
I never thought she would leave me because of this.
In my opinion, she loved me so much that no matter what I did, she would choose to endure.
But she did leave, and it was a whole year.
I didnât want to admit it, but I really regretted it.
I found that I have truly fallen in love with Diana, not because of mate bond.
âThen Avia...â Cameron seemed to still not believe it, speaking without hesitation, âBut Avia saved us, you should...â
âI should fall in love with her just because she saved me?â I sneered, âThis statement is a bit absurd. You said Avia saved me and you. Besides me, thereâs also you. Will you fall in love with her because of this? Arenât you treating her like a daughter?â
âAre they the same?â Cameron looked at me awkwardly.
âWhatâs different?â I asked back, âFor me, Aviaâs lifeâsaving kindness did make me consider her the most important person in my life, but itâs not because of love.â
Cameron couldnât speak for a long time.
After a while, she sighed and said, âSo, you still loved that bitch Diana.â
I did not deny it.
âBut you canât be together.â Cameronâs attitude became tough, âDonât forget what Diana has done to Avia.â
âI have started to investigate it again,â I said.
âWhat are you saying?â Cameron looked at me in shock. âDo you think weâve all wronged Diana? Avia and your Beta were both lying?â
âWeâll know when the truth comes out,â I said.
âWhat are you saying?â Cameron looked at me in shock. âDo you think weâve all wronged Diana? Avia and your Beta were both lying?â
âWeâll know when the truth comes out,â I said.
âNathan, I think youâre confused by that Diana. She...â
âAlright, Mom.â I have run out of patience, âI will have my own judgment on this matter. You donât need to worry.â
âThen what about Aviaâs life?â Cameron asked.
I looked at Cameron in confusion and said, âWhat do you mean?â
Cameronâs tone became much sadder as she said, âAvia committed suicide three times during your absence.â
My nerves twitched.
I thought Avia had given up the idea of seeking death.
âEven if you donât like Avia, she really likes you. She has encountered...â Cameron couldnât continue, âAnyway, she feels like she canât face you now. Sheâs traumatized. She hates everything around her. She hates herself after... that thing happened.â
âNathan, momâs begging you. Just marry Avia. Even if you donât get married, you may get engaged. You have to let her live.â
Cameronâs tears fell down. âYou donât know how bad her mental state is now, she... Do you really want to watch Avia die?â
I hesitated.
It was true that I didnât like Avia, but it was also true that she saved Cameron and 1. me.
Could I really watch her die in despair?
I couldnât.
âI...â I hesitated for a long time, âThen get engaged first. As for getting married, weâll talk about it later.â
âOkay!â Cameron smiled, âItâs okay to get engaged first. Iâve already asked someone to send the invitations! And...â
âYouâve already sent the invitations?â I interrupted Cameron.
Cameronâs voice paused, afraid to look into my eyes.
âI wanted to calm down Aviaâs emotions, so that she wouldnât commit suicide anymore, so...â Cameron stuttered and dared not speak loudly.
I took a deep breath and said, âSo when is the engagement banquet?â
âNext Wednesday,â Cameron whispered.
I had a headache.
But nothing could change now.
âAnd...â Cameron said, âAfter you rest, go see Avia. She misses you very much.â
52 I didnât answer with a cold face, and Cameron closed the door and left.
However, despite my anger at Cameronâs presumptuous behavior, considering Aviaâs emotions, I still went to Aviaâs ward the next morning.
Through the door, I heard a burst of excited laughter coming from inside.
I frowned in confusion.
Did Cameron say that Aviaâs mood was bad? How could she laugh so happily?
I gently pushed the door open and walked inside.
I saw Avia sitting in front of the dressing mirror, leisurely putting on her makeup, humming cheerful music, with a rosy complexion on her face.
Perhaps my footsteps were so light that she thought it was her maid who came in. âIs it my dress delivered?â She asked, with no hint of sadness or fragility in her words and actions.
I stopped and looked at her with a cold tone, âThe dress wonât be delivered so quickly.â
Clack!
Aviaâs eyebrow pencil fell to the ground.
She turned around and looked at me anxiously, âNathan, why did you suddenly come in?â
âCameron said you want to see me,â I looked at Avia and said, âShe told me that youâre in a bad mood. But now it seems that she misunderstood.â
âNo, itâs not.â Avia immediately stood up from the chair and walked eagerly to me. âIâm happy because mom told me you agreed to get engaged to me. Nathan, you know what? Iâve been waiting for this day for too long.â
Aviaâs eyes quickly turned red. âIâm not... Iâm not lying to Mom. Can you believe me?â
Avia grabbed my sleeve.
On her slender wrist, I saw three terrifying wounds, which were left by herself.
I sighed and touched her hair, âIâm just saying it. Donât take it to heart.â Avia smiled.
âYou just scared me,â she muttered.
âSorry,â I said.
âThen kiss me, and Iâll forgive you.â Avia looked at me with a smile.
I didnât move. A wave of annoyance surged in my heart.
Aviaâs smile gradually faded and she said, âNathan, do you mind Iâve been raped, so youâre not willing to kiss me?â
Her tears were falling again.
I sighed.
âNo,â I lowered my head.
Just as I was about to kiss her lips, the door of the room was suddenly knocked on.
I immediately straightened up and shouted, âPlease come in.â
The door was pushed open.
The next second, I saw Healer walking in, wearing a mask and a medical uniform.