Female Novel
Chapter 1349
Charles didn't stop him. He invited Chad upstairs.
Standing in front of Avery's room, Chad raised his hand and knocked. novelbin
Soon, Avery's steady voice came through. “Don't bother me.”
Chad sighed. “Avery, it's me.”
Inside, Avery recognized the voice, paused for a moment, then pursed his lips and rose to open the door. “Mr.Gordon, how come you're here?”
Chad looked at Avery's slightly pale face. “I came to see you. May I come in?”
Avery turned to the side. “Please come in.”
The curtains in the room were still drawn, allowing only a faint glimmer of the brilliant afternoon sun to seep in.It cast a somber atmosphere throughout the room.
“I heard you haven't eaten since breakfast. You've just recovered a bit and you're not taking good care of yourselfagain?” Chad pulled back the curtains and sat down next to the couch, speaking in a gentle voice.
Avery's eyelashes were half-lowered as he sat across from Chad. His energy seemed fine, but his mood wasnoticeably low. “I'm sorry for causing you concern, but I really don't have an appetite today. I just can't eat.”
Chad stared at him. Not beating around the bush, he went straight to the point. “It's because of Neera, isn't it?”
What he said was a statement, not a question.
Avery pursed his lips, his expression showing a slight relaxation.
Just hearing the word “Neera” brought on an indescribable tearing pain, making him feel so distressed that hecould almost suffocate.
He never imagined that one day, Neera would have such a profound impact on him.
He never imagined that one day, he would be heartbroken because of unrequited love.
The moment he saw those rumors swirling online, he felt as if his blood had turned to ice and even his heart hadfrozen solid.
In the end, she chose to be with Jean, becoming the wife of another man.
Before, Avery had innocently believed that he could take advantage of their quarrel, showing Neera his good side,and win her heart in one fell swoop.
However, at that moment, he realized he was too arrogant.
Emotions were such that no matter how much effort you put in, it didn't necessarily mean you'd get a return.
He found himself pondering about various possibilities. If only he had met Neera earlier; if only he had fallen inlove with her sooner; if only...
It was impossible to tell, but he still wondered if things would have ended differently.
Seeing Avery silent with a gloomy expression, Chad sighed inwardly. “Avery, Neera and Jean have truly becomehusband and wife. She has made her choice, so you shouldn't confine yourself to this matter. Let go when youshould. This outcome isn't beyond your expectations, is it? You've spent a considerable amount of time withNeera, so you should understand her character. She values emotions highly. Once she sets her heart on someone,she won't waver. Her unwavering and pure approach to love, you know this.”
Avery took a deep breath, finally speaking up. His voice was low and slightly hoarse. “I know what drew me toher was her singular and persistent affection, as well as her resilience, all of which I admired. I've never seen anywoman like her, nor have I ever paid attention to anyone the way I did to her. Yet, in the end, I couldn't make hermine.”
Chad moved a bit closer and patted Avery's shoulder. “Avery, I know you're serious about Neera, and she alsoseriously considers you a friend. She appreciates all the care and help you've given her, and she keeps it in herheart. However, when it comes to feelings, they're beyond our control. Perhaps there's just no destiny betweenyou two, so don't take it too hard.”
After a moment of silence, Avery let out a soft sigh. “Mr. Gordon, I understand what you mean. Rest assured, Ihave my own judgment. As long as Neera is happy, I will bless her. As for the arranged marriage between the Coxand Gordon families, let's call it off. The relationship between the Cox and Gordon families will not change dueto a failed marriage arrangement.”
Naturally, Chad knew that Avery wouldn't turn against the Gordon family over such a matter. However, hearingthe latter say that still gave him some reassurance.
He changed the subject, asking, “All right, let's put this matter to rest. How are things with the Cox family now?”
“Everything is currently within manageable limits.”
“If you need help, feel free to ask anytime. No need to hold back.”
“All right, I will.”
After spending the day having fun, Neera finally found some time to check online comments when she returnedto the hotel.
She had no idea until she saw it with her own eyes, and it gave her quite a shock. She hadn't expected that thenews of her marriage certificate had already caused such a stir on the internet. All sorts of comment about it wereemerging endlessly.
“How did the head of the Gordon family end up getting a marriage certificate with a stranger? What about theCox family? Aren't they going to form an alliance through marriage anymore?”
“Wasn't there a rumor before that the heads of the Cox and Gordon families were about to get engaged? Howcome, in the blink of an eye, the marriage partner has changed? Could something have happened between the Coxand Gordon families?”
“Going off-topic here, but the husband of the Gordon family's head is so d*mn handsome! He's dashing andstylish, with an incredibly strong aura. His demeanor is top-notch. I'm green with envy. Why don't I have suchhigh-quality men around me?”
“Isn't what the head of the Gordon family did a bit underhanded? The head of the Cox family, for her sake, wasalways at her beck and call, providing all sorts of support, all just to win a smile from the beauty. Now that shehad found her footing, she turned around to get a marriage certificate with someone else. Where does that leavethe head of the Cox family?”
“Exactly. Could she be using the Cox family? Now that she sees the Cox family in trouble, she just kicks themaside? If that's the case, it's really disgusting.”
“Listen everyone. This is her personal love life. Whom she chooses to love is her choice, and it's her freedom todecide who she wants to marry. Is there really a need for you all to poke your nose into her business?”
After a quick scan of the comments, Neera suddenly felt the situation becoming somewhat tricky.
“What are you looking at?” Jean walked in with a cup of hot milk and casually glanced around. His eyebrowsslightly raised, and he asked, “What's everyone talking about online?”
Neera put down her phone without immediately responding, becoming distressed.