Chapter 990

“Have you heard of a saying? The only two things that one needs to forget about a person are time and a new lover…”

Leia’s gaze became distant as she said slowly, “I traveled around the world during this period to meet different people and gain new experiences. I want them to heal me.

“At first, it was ineffective. But God made me bump into Xavier on Quartz Island. He isn’t my new lover, but he’s indeed like a lifeguard. He pulled me out of the deep sea so I could crawl out of the hurt William caused me. But now it seems like… I’ve fallen into a deeper abyss.”

When Renee saw her downcast look, she felt very sorry for Leia. “You should try to seek his heart if you truly like him. I think he must be troubled by some rancor, so he’s so hesitant and awkward. He isn’t bold enough to get closer to you. He may be in some kind of abyss too, and he needs you to pull him out.”

“His rancor…”

Leia looked at Renee and smiled with a profound meaning. “Maybe it’s you?”

“Leia, don’t say that. What I have with him is pure friendship. It’s very awkward that you and my brother are trying to bring us together. Stop setting couples up arbitrarily.”

“Who is it if not you?”

Leia heaved a long sigh. “I can’t think of anyone else other than you. Which woman in the world can become his rancor?”

“Alas, I recalled a pure and naive woman called Shirley now that you mentioned this. Xavier seems to value her very much. Is she the rancor troubling him?”

During these years, everyone who paid attention to the entertainment circle would know how much Xavier adored Shirley.

“I recalled it now that you brought it up. I saw him having a conflict with Shirley on Quartz Island. That woman begged his forgiveness desperately. Is it where the real problem is?”

“It must be!”

Renee snapped her fingers. “Stay here and rest well. I’ll meet that woman when I have time. I’ll see what Xavier experienced to make him change his perception and is afraid to fall in love again after a setback.”

“Ren, don’t trouble yourself for such a bit of trouble of mine. I didn’t want to have anything to do with him either. Going to Shirley rashly might not be wise.”

“It’s not all because of you if I’m going to Shirley to learn about this affair. Xavier once saved me, so I owe him a favor. If I can help him resolve his rancor, it’ll grant one of my wishes too.”

Hearing that, Leia found it hard to dissuade Renee from that anymore. Besides, she was full of curiosity. “Okay then!”

Renee stayed with Leia a little longer before she left the hospital.

It was now late at night, and the lights in the corridor of the hospital were going on and off intermittently.

It appeared rather frightening.

Suddenly, a dark figure came out of the corner and blocked Renee.

That person was none other than William, who had an argument with her just now.

Renee was shocked, so she stared at him coldly. “What’s the matter? Didn’t I throw you over hard enough? Are you courting death again now?”

William said seriously, “Miss Everheart, I mean well. I just… want to talk to you.”

“What’s there to talk about between us?”

She gave him a scornful look. “You wronged Lei, so you don’t have to behave aggrievedly and innocently in front of her best friend. If it weren’t for fear of Lei’s sadness, I would have tortured you vigorously.”

“I want to talk to you about… Briar.”

After a long hesitation, William decided to be frank with Renee. He went straight to the point and said, “I’m aware of those things that you did to Briar.”

Renee’s eyes sank and asked icily, “What… What do you know?”