2nd. Season -
After Carlyle had an intimate encounter with Lane, he seemed to suddenly vanish from her life. Day after day passed, not knowing why he was worried about pornographic videos in his hands, but his mind kept flashing with the image of his handsome face, with a refined yet slightly wild aura. Was this the reason for his mood to keep fluctuating? It seemed that the surface of his life was still as calm as ever.
Watching Xavier and Alison actively preparing for their wedding, she felt a bit jealous but gradually came to terms with it.
Every year, the classmates' reunion took place at this affordable and decent restaurant.
For five years, Carlyle hadn't dated anyone or brought a partner to the reunion. Although other classmates still brought their partners. For her, dating had become a nightmare. Compared to having a crush, she preferred to love Xavier secretly. At least it was her own private world of feelings.
Five years ago, her relationship with Declan Hawthorne caused a public scandal, even involving the police, and ultimately led to her obtaining a restraining order. If it weren't for her boss, Kaiden, using his connections to block the media, her story might have become front-page news.
TThe class reunion was much the same as before, with eating, drinking, and catching up. Two or three years had passed, and the classmates understood her desire not to date anyone, so they gave up the opportunity to introduce her to a boyfriend.
Alison particularly looked forward to tonight's dinner party, as she not only wanted to introduce Xavier to Lila Kensington but also wanted to reunite Lane with her.
During this time, Lane had been in the United States, and Lila, far away in Rome, missed her terribly. The couple had never been apart for so long, so Alison took it upon herself to invite Lila to the wedding in the U.S.
When Lane sat down and saw Lila, he was stunned and said, "Lila, when did you come to the U.S.?"
Lila smiled and replied, "Last night. Alison invited me to the U.S. and hoped I could attend her wedding. Besides, I really wanted to see you."
Lane's family and Lila's family have always been prominent families, so the two of them have always had a good relationship. In fact, the two families had always assumed they were dating and hoped they would get married soon.
But only the people involved could truly understand their feelings.
Lane had always been able to tolerate Lila's blunt words, but for some reason he was feeling annoyed now. He quickly helped her put some food on her plate and said, "Lila, it's nice to have you back. Eat more of these delicious dishes."
Lila noticed Lane's cold attitude towards her. Could it be that he had a girlfriend in the U.S.? She boldly asked, "Lane, my dad asked me when we are getting married."
Lane was stunned when he heard this. In the past, he might have sacrificed love for family interests and chosen to marry Lila. Growing up with her, marrying her could mean a lifetime of love. But after that night, he realized his world had changed.
At this moment, Alison also asked, "Lane, why don't we siblings have a wedding together in the U.S.?"
Lane was momentarily stunned: "I..."
Carlyle never expected Lane's family to be dining just behind the screen from her table. Why did the news of Lane's marriage make her feel so uneasy?
Was it jealousy?
Impossible...
How could she like him just because of that one night?
Moreover... he even used the sex video to threaten her!
"Carlyle, what's wrong? You look pale. Everything alright?" Sienna Harper asked.
Carlyle looked up at her classmate, feeling an inexplicable urge to leave.
She suddenly looked at her classmates and said, "I'm really sorry, I suddenly feel unwell. I'll leave first." She took out $100 from her purse and handed it to Sienna, then quickly left the restaurant.
As Lane was about to speak, Carlyle's quick departure caught his eye from the other side of the screen. His heart suddenly skipped a beat. Had she overheard their entire conversation?
A sense of fear inexplicably surged up.
Lane suddenly put down his chopsticks and stood up, saying, "I just saw my friend, I'll go catch up with her!"
The people present looked at Lane in utter astonishment, except for Lila who understood!
In fact, Lane didn't want to get married!
