To Be Yours Again novel (Jenny and Alex) novel Chapter 267

Chapter 267 You Don’t Get It

“I’m leaving tomorrow. I have made arrangements for company matters,” Gilbert answered with a smile. She frowned. “Tomorrow? Why the rush?”

“I’ve been planning for this for a long time,” he said. “Don’t worry. I just think that the company’s business overseas is underperforming. I’ll take this chance to develop the business abroad and expand the company.”

“Oh,” she responded, but she didn’t believe a word from him.

“When I’m not around, ask Zack for help if you need anything. He’s capable of helping you out now,” Gilbert reminded her, as he still felt worried about leaving her alone.

She nodded sorrowfully. “Gilbert, if you worry about me that much, you should’ve stayed. I was counting on you to protect me.”

He merely smiled at her, and that was enough said. How could he not go abroad? He’d never let go of Jenny if he stayed in Parrington.

She pursed her lips and said nothing more because Gilbert seemed to have arrived at a final decision. Unsure of how to face him before his departure, she said, “I won’t see you off tomorrow because I have surgery to perform.”

He was taken aback but didn’t insist. “Okay. Your work is more important. I’m not a three-year-old-I don’t need a send-off.”

After that, Jenny didn’t stay long at Gilbert’s villa. For every minute she was there, she experienced more pain in her heart.

When Jenny left, Zack grumbled to Gilbert, “You wanted her to see you off. Why didn’t you tell her?”

“I know she’s upset.” Gilbert couldn’t bear to see her upset.

It was good news for Alec. He thought it was best for Gilbert to take some time off. More importantly, he liked that Gilbert wouldn’t be showing up to interrupt his relationship with Jenny. It was a selfish thought that he would never reveal to her.

“You go ahead. I don’t feel like eating.” She went back to the couch and curled up in a corner.

He walked up and pulled her from the couch. “Sure, Gilbert’s leaving. But it’s not that serious of an issue.”

“You don’t get it.” She dismissed him.

“Okay. Look, I don’t fully understand your bond with your siblings. But from what I understand, Gilbert’s only taking a short leave. He’s not gone forever. Why would you make it look like a life-or-death matter?” Alec had to sound harsher to wake her up. He added, “When Gilbert’s back, you will still be brother and sister. Isn’t that great?”