Female Novel
Chapter 270
Chapter 270
This whole incident had been plaguing Stefan’s mind, and he knew he would not be at peace until hefound out the truth.
He took a deep breath and decided that the best course of action would be to ask the person directlyinvolved in the matter-Cecilia Smith.
Cecilia had been sent to the hospital to receive emergency treatment, and her life was now out ofdanger, but because she was drowning in the water for too long, there were concerns that she might’vedamaged her brain, heart, and lungs, and she had to remain hospitalized for a few more days forobservation. 1
All the guests had now left, with only Cecilia’s parents, Christopher, and Xavier remaining at thehospital with her. They were all standing outside the door to her private ward amid a tense and heavyatmosphere.
Cecilia’s mother was wringing her hands and staring cautiously at Christopher. She then fumblinglysaid, ’Chris… There were too many people earlier, so I couldn’t really speak to you frankly, but now thateveryone’s gone, why don’t we sit down and have a proper talk about the things between you andCecy?”
Christopher kept his hands in his pockets, but his eyes remained kind and gentle. He seemed to be hisold mellow, and affable self.
“What would you like to talk about?” he asked her in a calm voice.
“You must know that Cecy has always been an indecisive girl, but she can also sometimes be a littleheadstrong. As her mother, I can sense that after all these years, Stefan still has a special place in hernovelbin
heart…”
“Nonsense!” Cecilia’s father interrupted her with a frown, glaring violently at his wife. Then hisexpression softened as he turned to Christopher and told him, “If everything had gone according toplan, I’d have raised my glass to your happiness and called you my son-in-law by now, Chris. Don’tlisten to my wife. She’s talking nonsense. I know for a fact that Cecy has no feelings left for StefanHunt, but she is a gentle soul. She felt that she had once hurt Stefan, and she is unable to forgiveherself until now. The truth is, the person she loves the most is still you. So don’t worry. Once Cecy hasgotten better, we’ll find another suitable and auspicious date for the wedding, and everything will fallinto place.”
“Yes, yes, that’s right! My husband is absolutely right! I was using the wrong words just now. I didn’tmean that Stefan holds a special place in Cecy’s heart, only that she still regrets hurting him. As for herfeelings for you, that was pure and deep, for sure! You mustn’t let this misunderstanding stand in theway of your happiness as a couple!”
Cecilia’s parents were no fools. They knew that Christopher’s family was highly respected in BeachCity and that this was probably the best family that their daughter could marry. Naturally, they weren’tabout to let her miss out on this opportunity so easily.
Christopher’s clean-cut face revealed little emotion, rendering him inscrutable. All he did was reply in aflat voice, “You’ve misunderstood me. I announced the ending of my relationship with Cecilia today, notbecause of her, much less Stefan. It’s a decision that I’ve made myself after a long consideration.”
“The truth is,” he continued, “I’ve long noticed that Cecilia and I aren’t compatible with one another. Butat the time, I guess we were just too enmeshed in our feelings, or perhaps a better way to put it is thatwe both sacrificed too much for our feelings to give it all up. In fact, I should thank Cecy, because hercourage helped me to finally make this decision.”
“Wh… What?”
Both of Cecilia’s parents were dumbfounded. novelxo They never expected Christopher to actuallychange his mind about their daughter. After all, he had loved Cecilia so much in the past! How could hechange so easily and suddenly?
“Chris!” yelled Xavier. He could no longer take it. It was the first time that he ever raised his voice atChristopher, who he always respected like his own big brother. “Are you out of your mind? Do youknow what you’re talking about? I can’t believe all that bullsh*t you just spewed! You sounded like atotal scumbag!
“Have you forgotten how well Stefan and Cecy were getting along back then? They were evendiscussing marriage! If you hadn’t shown up, they’d probably be having their second baby right now!You made Cecy’s feelings for Stefan waver for a while, till she decided to dump Stefan. And now thatStefan finally managed to let go of Cecy, you’re saying you want to break up with her! You’re such ascumbag that I really want to beat you up right now!”
“You’re right,” Christopher took a breath and helplessly admitted. “I really am a scumbag. If beating meup could lessen the pain I’ve caused Cecy, I’ll gladly accept it!” “You!”
Xavier was taken aback, completely at a loss for what to do