Chapter 1329: Chapter 1429

I relaxed my body, turned to face Harlan, and questioned him, “Why are you here? Weren’t you supposed to be soothing Danielle?”

It was puzzling indeed.

Typically, Harlan spent this time pacifying Danielle.

Besides, my recent words had been harsh and direct.

I hadn’t expected Harlan to come to me.

Reflecting on earlier events, I felt somewhat downcast.

I understood well that Harlan held no romantic feelings for Danielle.

He viewed her solely as his sister, yet her deliberate antics to irk me made me quite unhappy.

Still, Harlan’s inability to see through her schemes frustrated me.

With this in mind, I couldn’t help but remark coolly, “I recall her throwing a tantrum when I left earlier.

Unless something unexpected has occurred, you should be the one to calm her down.

”

“Zoe…” Harlan gazed at me.

“Actually, I came here to discuss Danielle with you.

”

Realizing he was here to talk about Danielle again, and not out of concern for me, I responded without any emotion, “Alright.

”

Harlan had a knack for frustrating people.

His approach often left me more upset than I had been at the restaurant.

If everything was alright, he must have been trying to convince me to be kind and not to argue with Danielle.

He then made the excuse that she was still young and naturally prone to being willful.

It was always the same.

I grabbed my clothes in impatience.

Harlan was always like this.

He liked to speak well of Danielle.

He consistently tried to excuse her mistakes, but I didn’t want to listen to what he said at all.

I understood Danielle’s intentions.

Our conflict didn’t need Harlan’s mediation.

Even if the tension was superficially alleviated, it was futile.

Nothing would change.

This problem was unresolvable.

“You can go back now.

” My annoyance peaked.

“Danielle’s issues are none of my concern.

You don’t need to involve me, and I don’t wish to hear about it.

Please leave.

”

Then I turned and walked away from Harlan.

But Harlan caught hold of me.

He seemed worried I might leave, so he held on firmly and pleaded anxiously, “No, this does concern you.

Please stay.

Calm down and listen to what I have to say.

”

Zoe’s POV:

Seeing Harlan so concerned only fueled my frustration.

It was always like this.

Whenever it came to Danielle, Harlan would take her side.

Earlier, as we were in the restaurant, I thought he had finally come to understand and was ready to change after our lengthy disagreements.