Chapter 1424
But then, she reconsidered. There was still plenty of time, and she would pull out all the stops to make Alan fall for her.
That way, even if he regained his past memories later, it wouldn’t matter. Her dad once told her, the heart knows who treats it best.
Rosalynn pointed towards the area where Wayne planned to build a water house, describing Wayne’s plan to Evan.
Evan glanced at it, then turned to Rosalynn, “Do you really believe Wayne will come back, Rosalynn?”
Everyone else in the world had come to terms with Wayne’s death. It seemed like only Rosalynn and her kids still believed that he was alive, that he will return.
“Absolutely.” Rosalynn looked at Evan, stating firmly, “So you better keep your emotions in check. We were never a thing, and we never will be.”
“How can you be so sure about us not having a shot, when you never even tried?” Evan asked, his voice heavy.
This was the most definitive rejection he had received from Rosalynn.
The sea breeze hit Rosalynn’s face, messing up her hair.
She tidied her hair, hugged her arms, and looked out at the sea, “Six years ago, Wayne drove me into a corner. I thought I hated him for good. But over the years, all sorts of men have come and gone, yet I never felt anything for any of them. My grandma thought I’d lost the ability to love because of the deep hurt Wayne caused. She even wanted to find me a shrink.” Evan listened, his eyebrows furrowed, but remained silent.
“I thought so too, that I’d lost the ability to love. But it wasn’t until I met him again that I realized, it’s not that I can’t love, it’s just that I can only love Wayne. My love for him is as essential as my life. I can’t love multiple people at once, I can only love one, and that one has to be Wayne.” Rosalynn looked at Evan, “Do you get it, Evan?”
Evan’s eyes reddened slightly.
“I understand.”
How could he not?
Isn’t that the same as his feelings for Rosalynn?
Ever since that glance on the cruise ship, all the women in the world have become dull and uninteresting to him.
Except for Rosalynn, no one else could stir his emotions.
“Go home tomorrow.” Rosalynn said gently, “You’re such a great guy, there’s definitely someone out there waiting just for you.”
Evan looked into the distance, without a word.
Rosalynn had said what she wanted to say. She couldn’t dictate others’ choices, so she said no more.
After a while, Jaime’s drone flew over quietly.
Rosalynn looked up, shaking her head slightly.
Has Jaime been hanging out with Cory and Ivy too much? Otherwise why did he seem to become more childish as he grew up?
After sunset, Rosalynn and Evan headed back together.
As they were nearing the native settlement, they heard a loud commotion
“Viola, what’s going on? Didn’t we agree to stand up against those bad guys together? How come you and your family were with us this morning but are leaving now?”
“Osborn even helped that female CEO this aftemoon. Did she give you any benefits? is that why you’re abandoning us and leaving?”
“It must ber
“No, you can’t leave! If you want to leave, you have to tell us how much the female CEO gave your
Rosalynn looked back at Felix not far away. Felix nodded slightly and walked towards them.
The argument took place about ten meters away from the Osborns’ inn.
A somewhat chubby woman was surrounded by a group of locals, some of whom had started to push and shove.
“What’s there to say? Coral protection plan! They’re not doing this for our interests at all. After getting a hefty compensation, of course they would ditch us and leave secretly!”
“No, we didn’t ask for extra money!” Viola defended, “Alan is in poor health, we can’t just wait here on the island. We want to take him to see a doctor!”
“Nonsense!”
As a local was about to throw a punch out of anger, Felix strode forward and rebuked, “What do you think you’re doing?”
