The next morning, Olivia ended their relationship.
Despite the passing of many years, the memory still weighed heavily on her heart, causing her eyes to ache whenever she recalled it.
How could she not feel the pain? This cruel twist of fate seemed unjust and deeply unfair to her.
But what recourse did she have?
She was the daughter of Raphaelâs enemy.
She didnât want to burden him with her presence, perhaps out of cowardice, fearing he would regard her with eyes filled with disdain.
Thus, she led him to believe she was merely materialistic.
Observing her helplessness, Leonel sighed softly.
âOlivia, have you considered that if he truly despises you and feels nothing for you, why hasnât he married at his age?â
Olivia was taken aback.
Leonel remained silent, focusing on the document in his hand.
Noticing his diligence, Olivia fetched him a glass of water.
âAunt Rena and Uncle Waylen mentioned they plan to introduce someone to Alexis, and sheâs agreed to meet the guy.
â
Leonelâs pen pierced through the paper, snapping him out of his reverie and prompting a moment of embarrassment.
He managed to utter in a chilly tone, âItâs good sheâs starting a new life.
â
âDonât you care?â Olivia inquired.
Leonelâs gaze fell to the document.
After a prolonged silence, he responded, âI donât care! I, too, have a new girlfriend.
Olivia, both Alexis and I must continue to move forward.
Thereâs a brighter future waiting for us ahead.
â
Olivia remained skeptical.
âLeonel, youâre just being stubborn! Youâll regret this later.
â
Leonel reassured himself that he wouldnât regret his choice.
Tucking away the documents, he turned to Olivia and proposed, âIf you doubt me, letâs return and dine together.
Iâll call Hester and invite her to join us.
â
Despite her doubts, Hester arrived half an hour later.
Olivia whispered, âArenât you worried about upsetting Alexis?â
Leonel stated nonchalantly, âIâm no longer with her.
Today, Iâll bring Hester home to meet the family.
Perhaps weâll marry next year.
â
Olivia was stunned, unable to believe her ears.
After a pause, Leonel instructed Hester, âYou may head back now.
â
Olivia stopped her from leaving.
She fixed her gaze on Hester, pressuring her to confess that she wasnât truly Leonelâs girlfriend.