Chapter 20
I know your father’s mistakes have nothing to do with you, but unfortunately, I can’t be rational enough not to resent you at all. For you, I only have sotne leftover affection from our childhood friendship. As for anything else, there is none, nor could there ever be.”
“All these years, the reason I never explained the rumors about us is simply because i couldn’t be bothered. I’ve never cared what other people think of me. It’s not, as Seth seems to believe, because I’m madly in love with you.”
Before, I didn’t have anyone I liked, so I let people say whatever they wanted. The rumors about you even helped me ward off some unwanted attention. But now, my heart belongs to someone else, so I don’t want anyone to misunderstand our relationship. Do you understand?”
Skylar, since you’ve already decided to leave town with Seth, don’t back out now. From this day forward, I don’t want to see you again.”
The color had completely drained from Skylar’s face.
in the more than ten years she had known Landon, this was the first time she had ever heard him say so much to her at once. The tragedy was, it was a farewell
She was speechless.
Skylar had always believed that with their years of friendship, even with the insurmountable obstacles between them, she was still the most special person in
Landon’s heart.
But now, the reality was telling her that she was indeed the most special person in Landon’s heart-only she was specially disliked.
Skylar knew that Landon was a very sentimental person, which is why their childhood bond had made him tolerate her until today.
But now, he had fallen for Melody. He had someone more important to him, so their old friendship meant nothing in the face of his feelings for her.
Because she knew him so well, Skylar understood that no matter what she said at this point, there was no longer any possibility between them.
Skylar bit her lip, looking pitiful and heart-wrenching, but Landon’s expression remained as cold as ice.
Landon, I’m sorry, I…”
Skylar’s words were ruthlessly cut off by Landon. “Don’t say any more. I don’t need your apology. You haven’t done anything to wrong me. Just go.”
kylar pressed her lips together, placed the gift she had prepared on the table inside the room, and left.
The atmosphere in the room was tense. It wasn’t until Skylar closed the door with a click that Lucas finally let out a sigh of relief.
The scene had been so intense, he hadn’t even dared to breathe, afraid he would miss a single moment of the drama if he lost focus.
Landon was usually so easy-going, it was rare to see him so angry and serious. It looked like he was truly pissed off this time.
Seeing Landon walk towards them, Lucas stood up, poured a glass of water, and tried to smooth things over.
Here, Landon, have some water and cool off.”
But Landon walked right past him, picked up a freshly made cocktail from the table, and downed it in one go.
Lucas knew Landon was in a bad mood, so he didn’t hold it against him.
Landon placed the empty glass on the table and sat down in the empty seat to Lucas’s right.
The few people present were all very good friends of Landon’s. There were no secrets between them, so naturally, there was no awkwardness.
As for what had just happened, they all tacitly avoided mentioning it.
Although they were shocked by Landon’s unusual behavior, they would respect all his actions and choices. That was the point of being good friends.
It was Lucas who asked, “Landon, what took you so long? Didn’t you leave at five? Why are you late? Did something happen?”
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