Chapter 271
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Xavier balled up his fists, but in the end, he had no choice but to reluctantly let it go.
If he really beat Christopher up, the three best friends would return to being distant and
strained around each other after having recently overcome many obstacles to reunite.
āFine, fine! The three of you have been dragging it out for so many years now that itās all a
big freaking mess! Iām so tired of it and want nothing to do with it anymore. Just do whatever
you like!ā
Xavier quickly turned and stomped away. He still had a lot on his plate. In fact, even his dad
declared that this week was his last stint of freedom! If he lost that criminal case, heād be
locked up behind bars and face a harsh sentence for a long time.
What mattered most to him was finding a good lawyer to help him win the case right now.
But no matter where he looked, he still found that the only person suited for the job was
Zack Rosenwell, yet Zack was Renee Everheartās employee, and he had unfortunately been
in a battle royale with her today. It really looked like he was in deep s**t now!
āMr. Smith,ā Christopher called out after Xavier was gone. āMrs. Smith, I am deeply sorry for
all the trouble Iāve caused. I will do my best to make amends. For now, letās focus on
calming Cecy and helping her to recover. If thereās nothing else, please allow me to excuse
myself.ā
He then bowed humbly at them. Although his words were sincere and polite, he was
unmistakably defiant and unyielding.
Seeing this, Ceciliaās mother could no longer hold it in and immediately burst into tears. She
grabbed Christopherās arm and begged him, āDonāt do this, Chris! Youāve been with Cecy for
so many years now! How can you just give her up so easily? Both of your families have
gotten along so well, and youāre both at an age when you should get married, so please
donāt give it all up just because youāve stumbled onto a small obstacle! You can always
begin again with a clean slate. Even if the passion between you two has died down, you can
still get along in harmony⦠After all, love isnāt the most important thing in marriage. Whatās
more important is how suitable you are for each other. You know how those couples who
love each other to death donāt always end well!ā
āWhat you said made a lot of sense,ā Christopher smiled, ābut Iāve had enough of being a
good son in the eyes of my parents, a good friend in the eyes of my friends, and a good
boyfriend in the eyes of my lover. Iāve had enough of following all the rules Iām expected to
follow. Please understand me, and please understand Cecy too. I truly believe⦠that this is
what she wants as well.ā
Christopher paused for a while, then added, āYou know that Stefan is now single again, and
so is Cecy. Nothing would be in their way if they wanted to rekindle their relationship. If that
happens one day, then Iāll be the happiest person for them!ā
āSo you really are jealous!ā said Ceciliaās mother. āYou must really believe that she still has
feelings for Stefan, but thatās really not true! Cecy is justā¦ā
Ceciliaās mother desperately tried to explain everything, but the door behind her suddenly
opened.
Cecilia stood there with a face as pale as a sheet.
āMom!!!ā she yelled. āStop it! I respect his decision, and I wish him nothing but happiness.
Please just let him go and stop embarrassing me and making things awkward for him,
okay?ā
The truth was that she had long sensed that Christopher no longer loved her. She knew that
this day would come sooner or later, though she wished it had happened before her
wedding so at least she would not have to bear the label of a divorcee.
She chose to jump off the cliff partly because of the pain Stefan inflicted on her, but
perhaps, more significantly, Christopherās cold difference.
These men no longer loved her, and the realization came as a huge blow. She felt like a
failure. She felt hopeless. That was why she momentarily lost her mind and did such a
stupid thing.
Christopher looked at Cecily apologetically and told her, āI know you still love Stefan. To be
precise, youāve never stopped loving him. Heās free now, so pluck up your courage and fight
for him!ā
It was then that Stefan stepped out of the elevator