At that moment, I was wondering how I would react if I found out that the man I loved with all my heart had an affair.
Of course, I wouldnât doubt Christopherâs love for me for no reason. I was pretty confident that the probability of him having an affair was even smaller than the sun turning blue.
Is the lady one of his consequences for being a casanova in the past? Or is it because Iâve spent too much time in the Goldstein residence recently that he became thirsty? Is he doing this to quench his thirst?
While pondering whether I had failed my duty as a wife, I saw them entering a restaurant. As one would expect, I followed along stealthily. It was not a novel thing for me to do, as I had followed Crystal and him once before. That was also when I realized the many things Christopher did for me in secret.
When I approached the restaurant, I discovered that Christopher was not alone with the lady. To my surprise, the people sitting at the table were the ones I was familiar with, including Sean and a few of his comrades I met on the ship earlier.
Concerning that lady beside Christopher earlier, she was a mixed-blood. It seemed to me that she had lived overseas for quite some time, judging from her open-minded reception toward everyone at the table. The thing that shocked me was that she grabbed Seanâs hand after finally returning to her seat. Is she Seanâs friend?
I chastised myself for being petty and thought it was not a big deal for a friend to hug Christopher. However, what startled me more was that Lucas was at the table too. What is he doing here? It doesnât look like he can fit in with this group of people at all.
âYvonne!â As I turned around, wanting to leave, Christopherâs voice sounded from behind.
I wanted to flee there and then, but I glanced back in response and let out a couple of dry chuckles as I waved at him. âOh, youâre having a meal here too? What a coincidence.â
Christopher walked over to me and wrapped his arm around my waist. âWhat a coincidence indeed. Why didnât you greet me and throw yourself into my arms after following me for so long? What are you trying to do?â
Does catching an adulterer count? Regardless, I would never foolishly admit to the wild and speculative questions in my mind earlier.
âI wanted to know more about your life when Iâm not around you. Anyway, Iâm by your side now.â I stuck my tongue out at him, leaning against his chest.
âI knew youâre going to overthink whenever Iâm not around you,â Christopher said, tapping my head. âLetâs go in and greet everyone in the restaurant.â
I intended to refuse initially, but I also recognized that it was inappropriate to pretend not to know Christopherâs friends.
Following the formalities, I sat beside Christopher and saw Sean place a glass of beer in front of me. âYou have to finish this glass as a punishment for being late, Yvonne.â
âNo thanks. I canât hold my liquor.â I rejected by waving my hand.
âCome on, Yvonne. Drink it. Youâre the only person left,â that lady said to me as she handed the glass over. I declined her offer, but she was adamant.
âAre you looking down on us, Yvonne?â
âUmâ¦â I looked at Christopher in a dilemma, not knowing how to react. That sentence from the lady was an indication that she was antagonistic to me. I was pretty sure that she had a thing for Christopher. Moreover, my womanâs instinct told me that she must have had ulterior motives when she hugged Christopher earlier.
Still, my alcohol tolerance was honestly very poor. Judging from how the others were drinking, I would probably be drunk after two or three glasses.
âIâll drink on her behalf!â Christopher intended to take away the glass meant for me.
âYou canât do that, Christopher. Itâs only a glass of beer. Youâre being too protective of Yvonne.â The lady insisted that I should drink the beer.
I lowered my gaze in displeasure upon hearing those words and acknowledged one thingâa woman would never show mercy to her love rival. I lifted my head and raised that glass of beer while staring at the lady. âWell then, letâs drink together! Are you up for the task?â
âOf course! Letâs drink to our heartâs content today!â The lady agreed to my challenge without a hint of hesitation.