Honestly, how much love could have possibly endured between a couple that had been apart for so many years? If it hadn’t been for their child, it’s doubtful they’d have found their way back to each other so quickly.
Leaving everything else aside, Damon had always been responsible in this regard.
"The child is just one important factor. But the emotions between Damon and , you can’t possibly understand." Although Catherine’s face had paled a little, her tone remained steady. She gave a faint smile, "Perhaps you think that since Damon and I were together for only a few months, we couldn’t have developed deep feelings. But the depth of a relationship isn’t about ti, it’s about feelings. I think you know this better than anyone, right?"
Catherine looked into my eyes; her own regained their sparkle and her smile was radiant.
I had loved Damon for many years, and I’d never captured his heart. If it hadn’t been for my rebirth, I would have continued down that path of unrequited love.
So, I really did understand that love couldn’t be forced by ti.
"Whether I understand or not isn’t important, what matters is that you believe the feelings between you two haven’t changed." I had found tranquility now. Catherine’s words didn’t faze , and her attempts to provoke by coming to were futile.
"Yes, I understand Damon best. He may appear to be a playboy, but in reality, he’s deeply committed." Catherine nodded lightly, speaking gently of her understanding of Damon, "And he’s not the arrogant man that everyone sees; he has a soft core. Take you for example, he felt guilty about how he treated you back then."
I said nothing, only looked at Catherine with a puzzled expression. I didn’t understand what she was talking about.
I knew every word she said, but when she put them together I didn’t seem to comprehend.
Catherine noticed my confusion and gave an apologetic smile. "Sorry, I wasn’t clear. When you were interning in college and he started dating , he felt guilty. He knew you liked him, but love can’t be forced, so he couldn’t reciprocate your feelings." Really? So she was talking about sothing that happened so long ago.
I suddenly realized that the things that had happened in my past life couldn’t touch anymore, but the stupid things I did a long ti ago could still stir up ripples in my heart.
"Wow, I’m really touched." I gave a small, indifferent smile.
If Catherine hadn’t brought it up, I wouldn’t have known this.
I had always thought that Damon was indifferent to my affections, that it was all one-sided, so he wouldn’t feel any guilt or unease. Just like what he said after we got married: everything was my own doing.
"When I learned you were pursuing Damon, a lot of people knew. I considered not competing with you, but so feelings can’t be controlled. When I found out that the Coleman family wanted Damon to marry you, I realized how serious the issue of social status was. Fortunately, I have let go of the past." As Catherine finished, she let out a deep breath of relief.
But why was she telling all this?
If I told people that I had died once and been reborn, I’d probably make headlines around the world and be fought over by different countries for research.
I was pleased that at this mont, I could still find so dark humor. It proved that I had freed myself from the shackles of the past and wouldn’t fall into sadness over so words.
"I’ve also let go, Catherine. May I offer you a sincere piece of advice?" I kindly said to Catherine.
"Hmm?" Catherine seed puzzled.
"Do you know where Ariel went wrong?" I asked.
"She’s not , so naturally, she would fail." Catherine’s response was light and airy, filled with a strange confidence.
Her words left speechless. The words on the tip of my tongue retreated.
Catherine certainly wasn’t ordinary. She had good qualities, but she wasn’t enough for Damon.
But her overconfidence in a man after so many years, believing that he couldn’t live without her, left speechless.
I cald my speechless emotions. To ensure that Catherine could firmly grasp Damon, and they would both disappear from my life, I felt the need to share so tips about "winning over Damon."
"I’ve been married to Damon for five years. I probably understand him best. If you want him to not loathe or reject you, the best way is to ignore . Don’t always think that I’ll compete with you for him. I was the one who initiated the divorce and I have no reason to." I genuinely shared these words with Catherine, reminding her a few tis. Otherwise, based on my relationship with her, I wouldn’t have even bothered to utter a single word.
After hearing my sincere advice, Catherine’s expression turned a bit sarcastic. "So, what you’re saying is, you’re Damon’s off-limits zone? As long as I don’t provoke you, he’ll treat like a treasure. But if I provoke you, he’ll take his anger out on for your sake, right?"
Yes, exactly.
Embracing humility, I couldn’t directly admit it. Sotis even I couldn’t understand why Damon was so contradictory, but that was the reality.
It wasn’t that Damon would favor . He would definitely choose to favor Catherine, just as he’d chosen to favor Ariel before.
I just felt that he seed to lose control of his emotions easily when it ca to .
"If you don’t believe , there’s nothing I can do. If you continue to see as a hypothetical rival, thinking that Damon and I might still have a chance, then you’re going to do so very dangerous things. Once Damon finds out, your image will be ruined. Ariel’s fate now is what awaits you in the future." I was always indifferent to those who didn’t heed advice, so my tone was very cold.
Ariel had done very well in my past life, which allowed her to successfully marry into the Coleman family.
In this life, I hoped Catherine would be better than Ariel, not losing her composure more and more. It’s not that I worried she wouldn’t be able to marry Damon, but I was afraid she would lose her cool and lash out at , affecting my life.
I’m absolutely certain that the dangerous dive incident and the betrayal with Mitch were orchestrated by her."
"Eliana, I think you’re having trouble distinguishing fantasy from reality. Damon and I are together now. Sure, we’re not married, but our kids practically all grown up. Do you really think he’d value you over us?" Catherine was a smart cookie, but when it ca to matters of the heart, she was as clueless as they co.
Maybe it’s true what they say about love being blind.
Frankly, I didn’t care enough to elaborate further. I needed to keep my cool, take so ti to relax, and get back to my kid.
So, I waved dismissively, "Believe what you wish, you can leave now."
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