Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 118

Chapter 42

After returning home, Daphne sat quietly on the sofa, waiting for Jonathan to return from work.

The sound of the fingerprint lock and the door opening drew her attention. She looked up to see Jonathan entering, tired but still smiling at his sister as he removed his shoes.

"Daphne, what are you doing out here? Waiting for me?"

Jonathan asked, his fatigue evident but softened by his affection for her.

"Yes, I have something I want to talk to you about," Daphne replied. Her voice carried a newfound maturity since her memories had returned.

Jonathan set down his briefcase and sat beside her, ruffling her hair affectionately.

"You're not happy today? What's with that face?" he asked gently, but Daphne cut him off before he could finish.

"Jonathan, I've remembered everything from before."

Jonathan's expression shifted from shock to a calm neutrality, though his eyes held a mix of emotions.

"Daphne, does it hurt to remember?" he asked softly.

"It's been a long time. I went to see Matthew today," she replied, her tone light but firm.

"What? Why would you go see him?" Jonathan's expression froze, his voice rising in concern.

Jonathan was more alarmed by this news than by her restored memory, fearing she might reconcile with Matthew.

"Don't worry. I only went to say goodbye to my past," Daphne reassured him, easily reading the worry in his eyes.

"Good. You shouldn't have anything to do with him anymore,"

Jonathan replied. His words were both a protective admonishment and a reflection of his own biases against Matthew.

"I have one more request. I want you to stop the business war with him," Daphne said, her gaze steady and unyielding.

"No!" Jonathan shot up from the sofa, his expression fierce.

"This rivalry has left both companies in shambles. Don't ruin the company just because of your anger," Daphne pleaded passionately, her voice rising in urgency.

"After what he did to you, how could I let him off? I'm going to win, Daphne, and crush Roberts Group beneath me!" Jonathan's determination burned brighter, his anger making his resolve even firmer.

Daphne sighed, realizing how stubborn her brother could be.

After a moment of silence, her expression softened, and she spoke with quiet resolve.

"T've closed the chapter with Matthew. Whatever happens to him now is none of my concern. There's no need to entangle our lives with his any longer."