Chapter 297
Ah Mr. Lockwood, so I am Mr. Lockwood to you..
Fake, all so tenibly fake
Her getting close to him was take, her smiles were take, her concern was fake, anying she would choose him was faked.
She never truly stepped into his world, never truly seen him. It was all his delusional fantasy, and the fragile illusion of his own making shattered with a single blow.
Hahahal
But Xan, why must you treat me this way? Why?
If you never cared, why did you provoke me?
Matthew was terrified by his crazed laughter, feeling as if the man before him was more a demon than a human, sending chills down his spine. “Madman”
Hearing his laughter, Xanthea had an instant urge to throw caution to the wind and rush toward him.
“Boss!”
Outside the blazing fire, Cedric rushed in with a look of panic, only to see Xanthea running out.
Matthew quickly followed het, watching her trembling figure in the cold wind, light and fragile like a leaf, as if she could be blown away at any moment.
“Xan, what’s wrong?”
Only when he got closer did he see her crying, tears streaming down like rain, blurring her delicate features.
“Why are you crying? Did Orion bully you?”
He went to hug her, but she pushed him away, shaking her head, “No, it’s nothing. I just got smoke in my eyes.”
That aftemoon, clouds that had been building all day were tom open by a flash of lightning, and a torrential downpour followed. The storm brought howling winds and roaring thunder, making the dark sky feel like it was about to collapse.
Outside, the storm raged, but inside the car, it was so quiet that only one person’s voice could be heard.
“Xan, you must be tired from filming for two days. How about resting at my place?”
“I’ve been watching your show on TV these past two days, It’s so inspiring and entertaining, especially your performance: you were standout
“Day before yesterday was our fifteen–year meetiversary, and since you were busy, we didn’t get to celebrate. How about we make it up?
“Xan.”
Matthew kept talking, but the girl just leaned against the window, staring out at the curtain–like rain, silent as a soulless doll. Dan, how about I proposed to you?”
“If you don’t say anything. I’ll take that as a yes!”
“You love the countryside and open–air weddings, so I’ll arrange it at..”
“I need to go to Sunset Hills Estates.”
He kept talking, and finally, she responded.
“Sunset Hills Estates? You’re not coming to my place? Or how about Lakeside Manor? You’ve been away for two days; your parents must miss you”
She reverted to her previous silence, as if she didn’t hear him at all, as if everything he said didn’t concem her, and Matthew had no choice but to drive her to Sunset Hills Estates.
“You must be tired. Rest well and call me when you’re ready. I’m here for you anytime.”
“No need, you go back.”
“Be carefull
Matthew got out of the car, holding an umbrella for her. She took is from him but declined his offer to walk her further.
Chapter 297
Xan
Watching her walk away, Matthew slammed his fist against the car.
Xan would never have been so polite and distant with him before!