Chapter 136 A One–Sided Love
Wendy was speechless.
I had known all along.
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Then she calmly explained, “That was only because you had no one else after you returned to this country. Besides… the first person you contacted when you got back was Stella, right?”
She stared into Henry’s eyes. “You went to Stella, and she wanted to help you. That left me no choice. Besides, we had a relationship five years ago.”
“That’s impossible. You can’t not love me. You ignored Chase for years because of me. You tolerated Stella being disrespectful to him because of me. Between me and Chase, you always chose me!” Henry shouted in disbelief.
Is it all an illusion?
Had I misunderstood?
Or is Wendy being manipulated by Chase?
Yes, that must be it!
Chase must have tricked Wendy, deceived her!
He must have deceived her emotions!
Suddenly, Henry stood up and grabbed Wendy’s hand. His movement was so quick that she didn’t react in time. She tried to pull away, but his grip was too strong.
“It’s Chase, isn’t it? He must have deceived you. Wendy, you love me. What you feel for Chase is just a habit. Break up with him and get back with me. We’re meant to be together!”
Wendy pushed him away without hesitation. She stood up as well, facing him directly.
At the door, Sammy and Maggie had heard the commotion. They were ready to burst in several times but managed to hold back.
Maggie looked at Sammy.
“Wait a little longer,” Sammy said quietly.
Wendy’s expression was cold as she said, “Henry, you contacted Stella after you returned because you knew I had married Chase. You thought there was no chance with me, so you turned your attention to her. Did you really think I wouldn’t find out?”
“I…” Henry was stuck.
“Then you shifted back to me when you sensed a change in my attitude. You thought you could outshine Chase. Henry, you’ve always been selfish. Maybe our so–called love five years ago was just a fantasy.”
Now that everything was out in the open, Wendy didn’t hold back. She straightened her posture slightly.
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Otherwise, Chase wouldn’t have given in all those years ago just because of a single tear from her.
“Since I’ve said so much, let me give you some advice about my sister.” Wendy paused, then met Henry’s eyes. “I hope you can stay away from Stella as well.”
Henry clenched his hands on his knees. Had Wendy found out something?
Impossible. According to Stella, they barely communicated after she went abroad. She didn’t even come back for the holidays. The distance between her and the Quinn family was already obvious.
There was no way she was going to listen to Wendy anymore. It was even less likely that she would tell her that she was working under me at the live streaming platform.
“My relationship with Stella isn’t what you think it is.” Henry tried to explain. “She’s your sister. I only care about her because of you.”
“How convenient,” Wendy scoffed. “Ever since we were kids, Stella followed me around like a little shadow. I knew she liked you, but her feelings stemmed from our relationship. Henry, don’t think too much of yourself. That’s your fatal flaw.”
That was all I said. Anything more would have crossed the line. There was already a wall between us because of our fathers‘ enmity.
There could never be any closeness between us again.
So remaining strangers is the best outcome.
Wendy said, “If you understand now, you can cancel the partnership with Franklin. The Quinn Group won’t demand a penalty. But if you want to terminate the current contract, I have no objection. Let’s just do it by the rules.”
“Fine.” Henry agreed quickly this time. His voice had gone cold. “So I’ve really been thinking about this. Wendy Quinn, you’ve always seen me that way. You always thought I was just a profit–driven jerk? I really thought you loved me.”
He looked hurt as he stood and leaned forward on the table, staring into Wendy’s eyes.
“Even if you never loved me, I had feelings for you. Wendy, do you really think the Harrison Group is my only way out?”
Wendy frowned slightly. She didn’t really understand what he meant.
“Playing the pathetic card in front of you may have become a habit,” Henry said slowly. “But being se. abroad for five years… If I’d kept pretending to be weak, I wouldn’t have survived long enough to see you again. Wendy, I never wanted you to see the real me.”
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