Hayden instantly fell silent, and Shelly bowed her head.
Ivy immediately said to Hayden, "Since the trouble in yourpany has been resolved, why don't youe over here and spend a few relaxing days with Shelly? Shelly never really meant to break up with you. She was just informed that yourpany is in trouble, and she felt guilty for not being able to help. I understand how she feels. She only feels this way because she loves you, or she wouldn't care at all!" "Hand her your phone," he said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIvy immediately handed her phone to Shelly, who accepted it after a moment's hesitation.
Worried that she might get in the way, Ivy said, "I will go to the bathroom." Once Ivy left, Shelly took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry, Hayden." "Why didn't you tellthe truth? Why did you tell my sister instead when she cto see you?" Hayden was utterly confused. "Because Ivy has experienced hardships before, she might be more empathetic toward me." "But what if my sister didn'te to see you? Would you have kept what you were feeling inside forever without telling us?" he questioned.
Shelly pursed her lips, unsure how to answer.
"Who told you that mypany was facing issues? Was it Eliam?" Hayden pressed on.
"It wasn't." With things havinge this far, Shelly did not bother lying anymore. "It was someone named Seraphina. She's more beautiful thanand has a great figure, and her family is wealthy." "So you broke up withbecause you wantto marry her?" he asked.
"Not really. I think that woman is a bit too fierce." She certainly did not want Hayden to end up with a fierce wife out of concern for her twins. Even though the twins were loved and cared for by Avery and Elliot, having a fierce stepmother would not be ideal.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Do you realize now that you made a mistake?" After a brief moment of hesitation Shelly replied, "Half ofrealizes that I hurt your feelings, while the other half still believes that I'm not good enough." "So what's your decision now?" "How about you lettalk to Ivy for a while longer?" Hayden hung up and thought to himself, "This woman is unbelievable. She is willing to talk to Ivy yet won't tella thing." Ivy returned from the bathroom, and Shelly handed her the phone.
"Ivy, did you talk to my brother?" Ivy looked at Shelly with hopeful eyes.
Shelly shook her head. "I still want to chat with you a bit more." "Oh, I think you can see my brother as an ordinary entrepreneur. During the process of starting a business, he's bound to encounter various difficulties. That's when he'll need someone by his side to encourage him, Emotional support is especially important. Our family does not lack money, so, even if my brother's business fails, he can always make aeback. Finding apatible partner is far more challenging than starting a business." "Ivy, you summarize it so well. Your brother is still a bit angry with me, and I'm a little scared to face him." "You haveby your side, so you have nothing to fear." Ivy paused and added, "But I just arrived, and want to stay here and explore for a couple of days. How about your apanyfor a few days? After that, we can go back together." Shelly nodded. "Okay." "What is there to do here?" Ivy asked.
Shelly blushed awkwardly. "I don't know. I've been sleeping in the hotel these past few days. Breaking up with your brother has been weighing heavily on me."