Chapter 189
My Love for You Broke Me
Chapter 189
It was not until last night that I arrived in Finland, which subsequently, made today even more
exhausting for my body. I reached out and stroked my stomach while saying to Christopher, who was
beside me, "Now, I know better how loving someone feels like."
He responded with a little nod. "Shawn is so much better than Nicholas. He knows how to be
considerate of you."
At the mention of Shawn, I smiled sweetly and said, "His personality is not particularly warm and he
can appear cold at times because he looks indifferent to everyone. Women often find it tough to
tolerate as they believe he doesnât love them! But I know that when a man like him falls in love, he will
protect her over his own life! Christopher, I have never understood how love feels like because I was
never truly loved by anyone. For a period of my life, I yearned to be loved."
When Christopher heard this, he responded gently, "Did Shawn make you feel loved?"
The winter snow began to fall slowly from the night sky and Christopher was quick enough to drape his
coat over me.
I lowered my gaze slightly as I noticed that his phone was still in my possession.
"Yes, more than ever," I replied immediately.
I remembered the first time I met Shawn, I was in awe of him despite our brief encounter.
The next time I saw him, he looked so frigid that it made everyone around him nervous.
He was cruel and unsmiling in the eyes of the world and I sometimes even thought that he could be a
little conservative.
However, he was as pure as a snow, taking in all the punches that I threw.
"I really hope heâs the one for you, little girl."
"But he won't forgive me now," I said lamently.
Despite the fact that Shawn chose to trust me, he still abandoned me.
He probably believed I was the cause of it all.
Christopher let out a deep sigh before he smiled and reassured me, "I donât think so. Though Iâm only
an outsider, I truly believe that he wouldnât blame you for all that has happened!"
"Why is that?" I asked expectantly.
"Youâre too wonderful not to be loved," he answered.
I was speechless.
"I suck." I said, sighing in sadness.
I had always felt like a sucker and seeing how I lived my life so far made me further believe it.
In all rationality, Christopher said, "Renee, you need to be highly aware of your circumstances now."
"And what are they?" I asked perplexedly.
"I've heard a little bit about Shawn's current state. He's been barely surviving for the past month and
Diego just told you on the phone that Tracy is in Finland, ready to ambush you at any time now! With
the life you both have, youâll never have peace unless you find a way around it; you need to find a way
to be invincible before you can live your life without these sinister fools. What you must do right now is
to learn how to control the Xenos Family. You must have the Xenos on your side before the outside
forces would even fear you."
He said that regardless of what I was doing, I needed to learn how to handle the Xenos.
He was right. There was not much that I knew about the Xenos Family since I took over.
The Xenos Family resembled a rusted sword in my hand.
Christopher went on, "You hold the power that Shawn once had, in which you can use to become a
better version of yourself. This can also make the rest of the world dread you as much as they fear
Shawn."
Christopher hoped that I would be able to defend myself.
"I understand. Iâll do my best," I affirmed with an appreciative smile.
I really need to step up now or else I might ruin everything!
Suddenly, he stood to his feet and said, "I'll look for Olivia to discuss something before heading to
Eldham."
I was startled to hear that. "Are you heading to Eldham now?"
"My piano teacher from my childhood invited me to his house for the New Year."
I hummed in response while smiling and replied, "Happy New Year."
He nodded before replying, "Take care of yourself. You can call me if you need any help."
Then, I nodded earnestly and said, "I will."
After Christopher left, I instructed the bodyguards beside me, "Please make arrangements for my flight
to Finland."
"Yes, Miss," said the bodyguard standing closest to me.
As I got up, I asked, "What's your name?"
"Joseph," he answered briefly.
"Please contact Anthony to inform him of my whereabouts, Joseph."
"Yes, I'll contact him right away," he said respectfully.
He then turned around to make a call and arrange my trip while the rest of the bodyguards followed me
into the villa.
As I walked into the living room, I noticed that everyone was chatting when my mother summoned me
at that precise moment.
I quickly approached her. "I have to leave soon, Mom."
My mother did not intervene. Instead, she asked, "Where are you going?"
In the meantime, Nicholas was scrolling through his phone casually. I did not want my parents to be
concerned and I did not want him to know where I was going either, so I lied. "Francesca just called
and asked me to a New Year's Eve dinner with Bradley later."
My father asked curiously, "Is that Leon's child?"
I nodded and he suggested, "Why not have Leon join as well?"
"They're still not on good terms," I responded swiftly.
My father stopped speaking after that. In front of my parents, I spoke to Nicholas in an unusually
compassionate tone. "I'll be busy later, Nicholas. Could you take my parents back to Felix's Villa?"
I said this on purpose in front of the elders as I bet he would not turn me down.
He raised his head and glanced at me with a smile, just as I had predicted.
As Chairman Forger heard my request, he immediately picked up my words and said, "Why donât we
have the in-laws stay here for a few more days, Ree?"
In-laws?!
Is he out of his mind? He should not have interfered! See, now weâre stuck.
Does he expect me to reconcile with Nicholas?
Right at this moment, Joseph entered the villa while lowering his head slightly and said, "Miss,
everything is ready."
"I have to leave now, Mom," I murmured before standing up thereafter.
All I thought of was my concern about Shawn.
"Okay. Be careful."
They insisted on escorting me, but I could not escape from that.
A large helicopter was parked on Xenos Villa's lawn and there were twenty bodyguards in black suits
standing at the courtyard. They were all wearing transparent headsets on their ears.
I reached out and hugged my mother before saying, "I will be back in a few days to visit you and Dad."
Right then, my mother was full of inquiries. "How long will you be gone?"
I simply nodded while Nicholas, who was standing next to my mother, asked, "Where are you going?"
He was astute as he had probably deduced that I was lying just now.
I disregarded his query and proceeded to board the helicopter.
My bodyguards followed me as well. In the air, I noticed that everyone below was watching me leave
and I inadvertently saw Christopher and Olivia discussing something.
His expression showed a hint of hesitation whilst hers was gloomy and full of grievances.
She looked as if she had learned an earth-shattering secret.
I averted my gaze and turned to Joseph asking, "Were you all always by Shawn's side?"
"I'm sorry, Miss. I canât tell you anything."