Chapter 739

Just as Xiomara was regretting her forwardness and bracing for Sumner to ignore her, he said softly, “Yes, there’s someone.

”

“What?” Xiomara glanced at the handsome man next to her.

“I mean it.

There’s someone I truly love, but the feelings aren’t mutual.

” Sumner’s tone carried a chill of sadness, like a bleak winter breeze, sending a shiver through Xiomara.

“She chose someone else over me.

”

Xiomara fell into silence.

So, Sumner harbored deep feelings for someone.

Who could she be? Xiomara’s gaze shifted.

Could it be Lindsey?

She had sensed a difference in how Sumner treated Lindsey but wasn’t certain.

And Lindsey had a boyfriend.

Xiomara’s fingers tightened around the hem of her dress.

Her unspoken affection felt doomed before it began.

An indescribable sorrow engulfed her, leaving her wanting to cry.

In the back seat, Lindsey overheard their conversation.

Sumner’s confession sent waves of panic and unease through her.

Was she the one he said that he loved deeply but couldn’t get? But hadn’t he always seen her just as a friend?

She had asked this question to him repeatedly, and each time he’d provided a clear response.

Yet, suddenly, everything felt different.

Lindsey’s thoughts were in a mess.

She understood that love couldn’t be forced.

Her heart already belonged to Domenic, Leaving no room for anyone else.

A future with Sumner was out of the question.

She knew she needed to persuade Sumner to let go of any hope for them soon!

The rest of the ride passed in silence until they reached their destination.

Xiomara was the first to exit the car.

Sumner left to find a parking spot, while Lindsey and Xiomara headed in first.

After what had happened just now, Xiomara was not in a good mood.

She followed Lindsey into the private room.

As they picked out a few favorite dishes, Lindsey noticed Xiomara’s continued gloom.

She grasped her hand, attempting to Lift her mood with some light-hearted celebrity gossip.

Xiomara managed a fleeting smile, but it soon faded away.

Lindsey gently pinched her cheek.

“Are you down because of Sumner’s words?”

Xiomara looked up in surprise and said, “You heard all of that?”

“I didn’t want to eavesdrop, but it was hard to ignore.

”

Lindsey offered a reassuring smile and added, “Don’t give up on someone just because of a hurdle.

He’s clinging to a lost cause because he hasn’t found the right person yet.

Get what I’m saying, Xiomara?”

Xiomara’s lips trembled slightly, tears brimming in her eyes.

“Lindsey, do you think Sumner keeps his distance because I used to be fat?”

Lindsey softly tapped her on the forehead, reassuring her, “Absolutely not! The past is the past.

You’re stunning now.

Remember how the audience couldn’t stop talking about your beauty during the show?”

That brought a slight smile to Xiomara’s face.

“I just want to be his friend, but he always keeps me at arm’s length.

Is it me? Or maybe it’s my personality?”