Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 472

Heather was actually not surprised upon hearing this answer. How could she forget that she first encountered Matthias at the man-made hill too? Heather wore a spurious smile. It seemed like Myra had gone through the pains because of Matthias.

“You have a good memory.” Heather lowered her head so Matthias couldn’t see her eyes nor the complicated emotions in them and took a bite of food.

Matthias smiled and remained silent. Not only did he remember the incident clearly, but he even felt like it happened yesterday. His memory was so vivid that he could clearly recall Heather’s expression at that time.

“You asked me out today just to ask about this matter?” Matthias asked in disappointment. After beating around the bush, it turned out that Heather’s motive was to ask this simple question.

Heather did not respond to Matthias. Her aim had already been achieved and she didn’t intend to explain to Matthias. Seeing Heather ignoring his question, Matthias roughly understood that it was true that Heather came to him just to ask this simple question.

How ironic. Matthias smiled in resignation. He had never expected that this was what was on Heather’s mind. No wonder her apology today sounded so unnatural. Matthias felt like he had been used, and he would rather Heather had not come to find him today. At this thought, he laid down his cutlery as he had lost his appetite.

Heather noticed Matthias’ reaction but she couldn’t care less and continued enjoying her dinner. Deep down, Heather was still bothered by what Matthias had done previously. The only reason she came to find him this time was for the sake of Myra. After proving her thoughts, Heather detested Matthias even more.

Besides, she became even lost as she couldn’t figure out the reason behind Myra’s malady. In fact, she wasn’t too sure how devoted Myra was toward Matthias back then.

It was hard to guess what a girl was thinking about. They could say the opposite of what they meant. Moreover, it was true that Myra was attracted to Matthias at that time.

They were probably very in love with each other back then. If that wasn’t the case, Matthias wouldn’t have been able to pull through the period after their breakup.

Heather was flustered when she realized this beautiful first love was destroyed by her. She didn’t dare to imagine if Myra would still want to be her friend if she recalled what happened in the past. It was only now that Heather recognized how serious the mistake she had made in the past was.

She couldn’t face Matthias all the more, who was Myra’s first love and someone whom she had persecuted before. Heather’s mind was tangled at the thought of this complicated relationship.

“I’m done with my food. There are some urgent matters to attend to in the company, so I shall take my leave first.” Matthias made up an excuse as he intended to leave.

Heather did not stop him since it would be meaningless for them to continue eating together. Nodding, she still wanted to say something to Matthias but bit her tongue toward the end.

As such, she watched Matthias walk out of the private room. It seems like I’ve offended him. Ever since Heather met Matthias, she felt like she couldn’t even handle things in a rational manner anymore.

Neither did she want her relationship with Matthias to end up this stiff, but it somehow turned out to be so. If this continued, the amity that was finally established between them might perish and they might become enemies again.

After Matthias left, Heather stopped eating too as she had completely lost her appetite. Standing up, she stared at the direction in which Matthias had gone off and hesitated for a moment before leaving the room resolutely.

Seeing Matthias starting his car engine and leaving, Heather felt distressed. She had just met Matthias not long ago, yet they ended up in such a situation now. The development of their relationship was even more torturing and complicated than a pair of lovers’.

On the other hand, Matthias sped away and drifted all the way home recklessly as he desperately needed to vent out his displeasure. Fortunately, he arrived home safe and sound. When Evan saw Matthias come home with a darkened face, he reckoned Matthias had a fallout with Heather again.

In order to not get himself into trouble, Evan intended to avoid bringing up Heather lest he irritated Matthias. However, Matthias brought Heather up first this time, which made Evan stare at him innocently as he didn’t know how he should react.

“Don’t you think this woman is weird?” Matthias asked Evan crabbily. Evan couldn’t avoid the question, so he nodded in a quandary. He didn’t dare to further provoke Matthias and thought it would be better to agree with whatever he said at this moment.

“Miss Langston is not an ordinary woman.” Evan attempted to defend Heather, which made Matthias glare at him in return.

With that, Evan smiled awkwardly and stopped talking. Obviously, Heather had provoked Matthias again. Evan wondered how Heather even managed to make Matthias this furious.

“Don’t ever mention her name in front of me,” Matthias scowled angrily.

Evan wore an innocent expression. It was him who brought up Heather first, yet now he’s blaming me. It sure is hard to please him.

“Sure, sure. It has been a long day for you. Why don’t you go upstairs for a bath first?” Evan quickly changed the topic. He decided to let it go for the sake of his salary increment.

Evan was probably the only one who could understand Matthias. These few days, he had kept away his sharp tongue because he knew anyone else would feel terrible if put in a similar situation.

Matthias had been totally devoting himself to his work. Since there were so many things that were bothering him, he rather put those troubles aside and completely focused on what he was supposed to do.

However, something couldn’t simply be avoided just because he hoped so. While Matthias was having the hot spring bath, he asked Evan, “Are the Lockes pushing me again?”

Matthias’ face turned sullen at the thought of being pressured to get married. He had already sacrificed a lot for the Locke Family, and even his health was at stake. However, he didn’t think that everyone in the family was this ungrateful and was actually dying to exploit him to the maximum. At times, he even thought that he was just a tool of the Locke Family, and this tool would be abandoned someday once it reached the end of its usefulness. Although the Locke Family would need a great deal of courage to abandon him, it didn’t mean that Matthias would always be safe. After all, it wasn’t too hard to get him replaced.

Matthias felt like he was just a puppet all these years. He had undergone terrible dark times which would be unbearable for ordinary people. Now that his only hope had vanished too, Matthias felt that his life was meaningless. He had been fighting against his fate until today, yet he still lost terribly.

“The family head advised you to head back to Tasnia City,” Evan replied in a concise manner.

Matthias knew the family head had given him this reminder out of kindness, but he didn’t feel like going back to Tasnia City at all. Moreover, he would have to attend blind dates once he was back.

What a wretched life. As much as outsiders might deem Matthias as a rich and influential man, the truth was he was powerless.

Thirty was a common age to get married. Thinking he was almost reaching this age, Matthias let out a rueful laugh as he thought he was too pathetic.

“In my opinion, you should visit Tasnia City after attending Miss Stark’s wedding.” Hearing Matthias’ terrifying laugh, Evan couldn’t help but voice his opinion.

“No way,” Matthias rejected it resolutely.

“This is the third time they pressured you to get married this year. If you don’t go back this time, they might lose their heads and make a big fuss out of this matter. Please consider it carefully,” Evan said responsibly. His livelihood depended on Matthias, so he naturally didn’t want Matthias to get into trouble. As such, he would advise Matthias whenever the latter was being irrational lest the Lockes caught him tripping.