Female Novel
Chapter 936
"You must be the lawyer Richard keeps mentioning. You do look like a promising, handsome, youngman," Susan greeted him warmly.
It was the usual thing people would say, but Susan made it sound sincere. Her compliments feltgenuine, despite being a common form of flattery in Enswood.
No one in Enswood had come close to the success James had. He was only twenty-three, but hebecame the top lawyer recommended by everyone. However, no one knew his secret identity.
"Thank you, Madam. I'm far from the legend you describe," James responded, downplaying hisaccomplishments. His tone was gentle, but it felt aloof.
"Not at all. Everyone could see your achievements…"
As dinner commenced, the mood turned somber, with everyone quietly focusing on their meal.
After dinner, as James and Esther were about to leave, Mobius sought a moment with Esther. "CanI have a word with you, Esther?" he called out.
Esther, uneasy about the request and mindful of the late hour, replied in a shaky voice, "I don't thinkit's a good idea. It's getting late. You can just call me if you want to talk."
"It'll just be a quick chat. It won't take up too much of your time."
Susan, busy with other guests, and James, offering a cold stare, did not intervene.
"It's fine, Este. Let him talk. This will be your final goodbye," James said.
"Um… okay then."
They moved to the secluded back garden for privacy. Mobius, aware of Esther's discomfort with dirt,prepared a clean spot for her to sit by wiping the stairs with a napkin.
"Take a seat. I know you don't like dirt. After our argument the last time, I made it a point to bring astack of napkins along," he said, trying to ease the tension.
Esther, with a heavy heart, asked, "What do you want to tell me?"
"I'm sorry for what happened." Mobius turned to her, looking regretful. "I didn't realize that crossingthe line with her would upset you so much. I didn't do anything with her. I know you won't believeme when I'm explaining this to you, but—"
"Enough," Esther interrupted, her eyes welling up with tears. "I know you're not that kind of person."
Confused, Mobius asked, "Then why did you break up with me?" He couldn't understand why she'dend things if she believed in his innocence.
Esther explained, "I know you're not that kind of person, but you crossed a line. I won't be able toforgive you for everything just because I love you. So Mobius, we're not compatible."novelbin
Their relationship had been filled with issues. Mobius often disregarded Esther's feelings, mockingher happiness and neglecting her when she needed support.
A particularly hurtful memory for Esther was when she excitedly offered Mobius ice cream, only forhim to accidentally knock it from her hands, distracted by a racing poster. As she watched the icecream melt, the sadness she felt was about more than just spilled dessert.