Chapter 19
Edward had imagined countless scenarios of how Anastasia would react when he saw her again
She might look at him with a blank face and tell him to get lost, or perhaps she wouldn’t even want to see him at all.
But no matter what he had imagined, none of them involved her being held by another man.
Thinking of this, the corners of his eyes reddened. He took a few steps forward, wanting to grab her hand.
But Lucian blocked her completely, leaving no gap.
“Do you know this man?”
Anastasia lifted her eyes to look at him, but when she met his almost feverish gaze, she gently shook her head.
She never expected that Edward would be able to find her.
Even more unexpected was that, after nearly half a year apart, he had become like this.
A thin jaw covered with an unshaven beard, bloodshot eyes, and a body that looked as if it could collapse at any moment.
Everything about him showed just how hard Edward’s life had been during this time.
But no matter what, her heart no longer stirred for him.
If she owed him anything, it was probably only the years of upbringing she had received from the Copeland family.
The cold indifference in her eyes was like a sharp blade, stripping Edward’s heart piece by piece.
How could she say she didn’t know him? He was clearly the person she loved most!
Edward’s eyes were red, and his heart ached so much that even his breathing became heavier
He strained his voice, only to realize how hoarse it sounded. “Anna, I know I was wrong. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have treated you that way.
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But Anastasia didn’t even lift her eyelids, and walked quickly away with that unfamiliar man.
Edward hurried after her, trying to grab her hand, but Lucian blocked him firmly.
His usually cool voice now carried a hint of anger. “Didn’t you hear what she said? She doesn’t know you.”
“I’m her husband! How could she not know me? And who are you to question me here?”
Edward shouted at him, his voice hoarse and desperate.
God knows how furious he was when he saw Anastasia in another man’s arms.
So when he was questioned, the burning fire of jealousy completely consumed him.
He shouted angrily at Anastasia’s retreating figure, his voice tinged with unwillingness. “Anna. I really know I was wrong. I’ve already taught Priscilla a lesson, she will never appear in front of you again. Please forgive me, won’t you?”
Seeing her pause for a moment, Edward’s eyes lit up and he continued. “Tom misses you. He wanted to come with me, but he gets airsick. He repeatedly told me to make sure I bring his mom back.”
“At first, I was with you because Priscilla rejected me, but later I realized that I had already fallen deeply in love with you.”
Lucian also learned about the relationship between the two from his words.
But he still didn’t move an inch, continuing to watch him coldly.
He had asked Anastasia about her past a long time ago, but she had never told him anything
But he had seen her medical reports, so he knew her past had not been easy
Anastasia turned back, her gaze falling on him again, her voice hoarse “Brother, I’m glad you
came to see me.”
Hearing her speak for the first time, Edward was a little surprised, his eyes widening slightly
But the word ‘brother‘ from her lips made his heart clench.
Ever since they had been together, she had never called him brother again Now, was she trying to cut ties with him?
Edward didn’t dare meet her eyes, but Anastasia kept looking at him quietly
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“But there is no possibility for us anymore. Everything you’re doing is in vain. Even if you force broken glass back together, there will always be cracks. It’s the same for us.
“Even if you apologize and repent now, the hurt you caused me has already been carved into my heart and can never be healed.”
Saying this, she let out a long breath, as if relieved. “So, brother, let’s part on good terms. Find Tom a better stepmother.”
After saying this, Anastasia didn’t look at him again and left with Edward.
Naturally, she didn’t notice Edward’s deathly pale face or the words he couldn’t bring himself to
say.
Edward watched their backs as they walked side by side, his heart completely engulfed by regret.
If only he had realized this sooner…
If only he had kept his distance from Priscilla…
Would everything have been different?
Edward buried his hands in his hair, screaming with all his might as tears streamed uncontrollably down his face.
As he collapsed to the ground, he whispered softly.
Unfortunately, there is no ‘if‘.
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