Chapter 123
Marlon’s sharp word’s left Hayden sprechless.
In the past, love was a concept he neither understood nor sought to express
For him, the idea of confessing his feelings now felt impossibly daunting
I never expected Hayden to say anything kind, she thought, brushing off his hand with frustration. She turned decisively and prepared to leave with Marlon.
It’s just one dance, she thought to herself. Even if everyone’s watching, what’s the big deal?”
But deep down, she e knew – lingering here w
would only complicate things further.
On the stage above, Joanna sat stiffly beside the pianist, John, as arranged by her mother, Sophia. Her gaze, however, kept darting through the crowd until she spotted Hayden gripping Yvonne’s hand, refusing to let go. Her Ests clenched, nails digging into her palms
John had been ready for a while. Noticing her distraction, he leaned over and gently reminded her, “Shall we begin?”
Snapping back to the present, Joanna’s fingers grazed the piano keys, her movements besitant and disjointed.
From the audience, Sophia frowned, calling softly, Joanna focus!”
Taking a shaky breath, Joanna began the dum
John’s experienced hands danced across the keys, weaving music that masked her mistakes seamlessly.
Meanwhile, Marlon took advantage of Hayden’s momentary distraction, leading Yvonne to the dance Boor. The lights swirled around them, reflecting the tension in the air.
Hayden, regaining his composure, tensed as Yasir approached with a teasing grin. “This isn’t like you at all, he remarked casually.
“What is like me supposed to mean?” Hayden retoned, his jawline tight with suppressed frustration.
He could barely stand the sight of Yvonne in another man’s arms.
Yasir semirked knowingly, tapping his chin. “You never cared what your wife did before. But now! You’re practically seething with jealousy. Just a tip. though–jealousy isn’t a good look on you”
Everyone here tonight is either from the Parker Group or connected to them, so if this blows up, tomorrow’s headlines are inevitable.
Although these issues don’t really
really affect Hayden, it’s always better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Hayden’s gaze sharpened, focusing intently on Yvonne and Marlon. He muttered under his breath, “Jealous? Is this what jealousy feels like?”
He thought, ‘How dare Marlon have his hand around her waist! And she had smiled at Marlon
Hayden suddenly clenched his teeth, feeling an unexpected spark ignite inside him, making him restless and uneasy.
So this is what jealousy feels like?”
Yasir arched a brow, clearly amused. “Wait… are you telling me you’re just figuring this outt After being married so long?”
Instead of responding, Hayden countered, “Why am I jealous?”
“It obvious” Yasir replied with a hint of exasperation. “Because you like her. If she didn’t matter, you wouldn’t be bothered”
As he said this, Yasir carefully watched every subtle expression on Hayden’s face.
He was really curious how someone could be married for so long and not know what jealousy feels like
If anyone else asked something like that, he wouldn’t believe them.
But this was Hayden….. after all.
Having been sealed by the rosary bracelet for so many years, it’s quite possible he didn’t know what love was.
Yet Hayden didn’t ask anything more.
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His focus remained on the dance floor, where Yvonne laughed and swayed effortlessly in Marlon’s arms. The sight ignited a fire inside him, a flame that burned away every shred of logic.
1 can’t let this continue he resolved, stepping forward with purpose.
Yasir was taken aback and quickly called out to him, “Where are you going? They’re just dancing!”
Unfortunately, Hayden couldn’t hear a word now!
His mind was in turmoil, consumed by a fire that grew stronger and stronger. Rationality escaped him he only knew he had to win back his
Woman!
On the dance floor. Marlon twirled me around, each movement synced perfectly with the music. It was as if every cell in my body vibrated to the rhythm, a peculiar yet exhilarating sensation.
“I didn’t expect you to be such a graceful dancer, Marlon murmured near my ear, his voice low and intimate.
We were d
were close–ton close. I felt a thicker of unease but quickly masked it.
“My mother adored waltzing” I replied softly. She often danced with me, Over time, it became second nature”
My mother taught me many things, some of which have carved themselves deeply into my soul, I thought to myself, a bittersweet smile rugging at my lips
“Your mother did a remarkable job raising you” Marlon complimented, a genuine smile lighting his face.
“Remarkable?” I chuckled bitterly, mocking myself. “She raised a hopeless romantic. If anything. I must have been a disappointment.”
In the past, when love consumed me, it felt right. But now, looking back, I realize how foolish 1 had been. How naive and blind I was back then, I thought
Before I could allow further, Marlon interrupted my self–deprecation with unexpected reassurance. “Being a romantic means you love with purity, sincerity, and courage.”
His words stunned me. I sured at him, my disbelief evident
Nobody had ever
ever praised me for my unrelenting love. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry
Just as I struggled for a response, my eyes caught sight of Hayden striding purposefully towards as
My thoughts froze. What is he doing? I wondered, my mind racing with a hundred scenarios in mere seconds. Before I could react, Hayden had reached us.
With a cold, unyielding gaze, he grabbed my wrist and yanked me out of Marlon’s arms.
“Come with me he commanded, his voice icy and simmering with anger.
I barely had time to process his words before he pulled me away Marlon, seemingly stunned, didn’t stop him. Perhaps he, too, couldn’t believe what he had just witnessed.
Who would have thought that the ever–composed and restrained Hayden would act so impulsively!
By the time Marlon snapped out of his daze and prepared to follow us, Yasir appeared, blocking his way with a casual smile.
“Let the couple handle their own matters” Yasir advised lightly. “There’s no need for outsiders to interfere
He was Hayden’s close buddy, so of course, he’d lend a hand in this situation.
Marlon was a step too slow, and the two people ahead disappeared onto the dance floor.
Marlon frowned, his displeasure evident, but Yasir’s relaxed stance made it clear he wasn’t moving
“You’re telling me someone like Hayden actually has feelings?” Marlon sneered.
“Why wouldn’t her Yasir shrugged, his tone tinged with amusement. “He’s human, and humans have emotions. It’s just that Hayden has always been……….. a bit slow in that department”
Yar coughed awkwardly, realizing how that might sound. He thought, Alright, maybe more than a bit. He’s a genius in business. But even geniuses have blind
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Marlon scoffed in disbelief. “Slow! Didn’t seem that way when he was with Joanna. He was anything but slow”
“If he were truly clueless about emotions, how could he have strayed? Marlon added, his voice laced with disdain.
Your hesitated, glancing towards the stage where Joanna was playing the piano.
Hayden had once mentioned her talent, but listening now, Yasir couldn’t help but feel it was a little… underwhelming.
In the narrow, dimly lit hallway, I finally stumbled to a halt, too exhausted in keep up with Hayden’s pace. I yanked my wrist, trying to free myself. “Let go of me! I demanded.
Hayden didn’t reply. Instead, he turned abruptly and pressed me against the cold wall,
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