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Now? Adrienne was history.
Bethany didn’t know exactly what happened between them,
but she knew she had to seize this opportunity.
Garrett’s earlier question seemed like an afterthought. He asked
it and then ignored everyone.
He stared at his glass, lost in thought. Suddenly, a hand reached
over. It was Norman’s.
The two were close. Norman grinned and said, “So you’re really
getting divorced? Should we congratulate you now? Finally
cutting ties with that toxic woman?”
“Yeah. Very soon!”
Garrett leaned back and closed his eyes, seeming distracted.
Norman’s voice drifted over. “She messed things up between
you and Beth. Beth waited three years for you and hasn’t dated
anyone. If you wrong her, that’d be a real crime.”
Garrett’s Adam’s apple moved as he swallowed silently.
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Bethany quickly pulled Norman and shook her head. “Stop it.
Garrett never asked me to wait for him. Besides, he’s now
Adrienne’s husband in name. If I still had feelings for him, I’d be
no different from a homewrecker. Don’t you think?”
Someone else quickly cut in, “Beth, you’re overthinking this.
Adrienne will always think there’s something going on between
you and Garry, no matter what. Remember that time when she
tried to slap you? That pissed me off so much!”
“Hey, that’s enough.”
Bethany looked at Garrett. Noticing that he seemed off, she
asked, “Are you feeling unwell? Perhaps you should go back.”
Still keeping his eyes closed, Garrett replied, his lashes fluttering
slightly, “I’m fine. I’m just thinking about something.”
His head was slightly drooped, so no one knew what he was
thinking. Just then, Theodore pushed the door and entered.
At least in public, they were on good terms.
A trace of surprise flashed across Theodore’s eyes. He glanced at
the room number on the door and chuckled. “Sorry. I went to
the wrong room.”
Those present all knew him, but they were closer to Garrett.
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Someone greeted him out of courtesy, “Theodore, you’re back
from the business trip already?”
“Yes. You guys have fun. I gotta go to the room next door to
meet some clients.”
Everyone knew how busy Theodore was. In their eyes, he was
gentle, easygoing, and good–looking, and they all liked him.
A few of them, who were friends with him, spotted the lipstick
stain on his collar right away.
“Theodore, are you seeing someone? Is that a lipstick stain on
your collar?”
The voice drew everyone’s attention, and they all looked over,
wanting to know more.
agle sine
“Theodore, you’re only two years older than Garry. But he’s
already been married for three years, and you’re still single.
Madam Melendez must be so worried.”
Standing, Theodore smiled, “No rush. I promise I’ll introduce her
to all of you when it’s the right time.”
The crowd immediately erupted in teasing cheers, all dying to
know who the lucky one was.
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But Theodore just checked the time on his watch and then came
up with an excuse to leave.
Garrett didn’t say a single word throughout this whole time.
Some were still curious. “Theodore’s got high standards. Over
the years, I’ve never heard of him falling for anyone.“”
“Hey, he saved a little girl years ago, right? He got drunk once
and called her his unforgettable love.”
“But no one knows who she is. I think he’s been waiting for her.
What if she’s got married already?”
“Given what I know about him, I bet he’s gonna wait for her to
get a divorce. After all, once he sets his mind on a goal, he never
lets go.”
In the next second, Garrett crushed the wine glass in his hand.
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