Chapter35

Had I really sald that before?

Though knew it was my deep infatuation withJonathanthat led to this situation, hearing him repeat the sweet words once said still made me feelembarrassed.

I cleaned my throat and calmly said, “That was then, this is now. When i see younow, I don’t feel happy. Is that a problem?”

Jonathandidn’tspeak but continued to look at me intensely.

His silent intensity carried an immense pressure, as it just looking at me could force me to surrender. I clenched my fists, forcing myself to maintain eye contact and not backdown

Gabrielle’s voice broke the tension. She had noticed 1 didn’t follow her into the room and had come back to check on me.

Only then did Jonathan release my arm. He shot Gabrielleadarklook before tuming and leaving abruptly.

He lett so abruptly that i didn’t even have time to react before Gabrielle was already by my side.

“Elise, you scared me just now,” Gabrielle said.

she patted her chest and grabbed myhand. “The way Jonathan looked at me.. It was like he wanted to all me.”

1 raised an eyebrow. “You’re exaggerating,”

Jonathan certainlyhadacertain dislike for Gabrielle, but it wasn’t to the point of anything that extreme.

Gabrielle shook her head. “You’ve forgotten, so you don’t know how much we’ve been atodds.”

Teoriously asked, “What exactly happened between you two? Why is your relationship sa tense?”

Was it really just because of me that they became rivals?

cubrielle hesitated, avoiding my gaze. “Forget it, it’s not worth remembering All you need to know is, Jonathan and I definitely kept our distance from each other.

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I nodded, but my mind was full of questions.

1knew I had a falling out with Gabrielle because of Jonathan, but I had noideawhy it happened. Gabrielle didn’t want to go into details. She simply said it was because of my “love–struck” nature.

However, I trusted her. If she didn’t want to share,there had to be a reason

“Jonathan said I could stay here with you for a while,” Gabrielle added,changing the subjectaswe entered the room.

She sat on the sofa and sighed. “I never expected Jonathan to actually let us meet like this.”

I was just as confused. “Our relationship isn’t great, sowhywould he care? Why would he try to limit who I befriend? Especially since you’re my female friend- there’s no way you could beathreat…”

Gabrielle sighed again. “Actually, you two.

She suddenly stopped herself. “Forget IL It doesn’t matter. You’ve forgotten,andremembering would only bring more trouble.”

Trodded. The fact that I had forgotten the painful memories made me realize that it was for the best.

I decided not to press further and suddenly remembered something.“Do you have any updates from Frederick?”

I didn’t have las contact information, so I had to rely on Gabrielle to keep me informed. I had intended to thank him properly last time, but it ended poorly.

Gabricile shook her lead. “Hesaidif you really want to thank him, you need to show some sincerity.

I frowned. “What doeshemean by sincerity?”

After all, he had saved my life, so it wasn’t sonable for him to ask for something in retur

Gabrielle answered, “He dido” say rything specific, but he’s really into wine. If you have any good whise, he’d behappyto accept it.”

I thought for a moment. “Alright, I’ll find some tine wine and you can deliver to him for me.”

Gabrielle nodded in agreement.

just then, a deep voice ecided from the doorway.

“Who are you bringing things to?”

Jonathan walked intothe room, givingusa dark look