Chapter 951: Chapter 489: Extra Story: She Is Always Strong—Christine Quinn (2)

Pushing Jonathon Gibson away, Christine Quinn haphazardly wiped the tears from her face, muttering, "These are all Jennifer Douglas’s one-sided words, I won’t believe them."

Jonathon Gibson said earnestly, "Then let’s go out now and question Skyler Jones, I know he’s waiting for you outside." Saying this, Jonathon walked towards the office door.

However, just as Jonathon’s hand reached the doorknob, Christine Quinn rushed forward to grab him, "I don’t want you to ask him... My matters are for me to handle..."

"What are you afraid of?" Jonathon turned around and steadied Christine Quinn’s trembling body, "Isn’t it best to ask him clearly?"

"I don’t want you to ask, I will handle it myself..."

Jonathon shouted, "If you really could handle it, you wouldn’t be holding me back from asking at this moment."

Christine Quinn was frozen in fear by Jonathon’s shout, standing still.

"I’m sorry..." Realizing his tone was excessive, Jonathon softened his voice, apologetically and sincerely saying, "I can’t control my emotions because I can’t stand watching you suffer with Skyler Jones... Last time, Skyler didn’t give up on you due to a misunderstanding, it really moved me. I’m glad that in this life, you met a man who loves and cares for you so much. But before long, he continued to entangle with Jennifer... Although he didn’t choose Jennifer, his heart has already gone to her. How is such a man worthy of your deep feelings?"

Christine Quinn stood frozen, her gaze still dull.

"Christine..." Jonathon gently placed his hands on her trembling shoulders, "Let me go out with you, and you can ask him directly, okay?"

Christine’s voice, filled with grief, came out hoarse, "I don’t want to..."

"Why?"

Christine didn’t answer, only letting her tears fall more fiercely, her sobs growing louder.

Jonathon narrowed his eyes slightly, acutely saying, "Even if you don’t say it, I know... You don’t want to question Skyler Jones because you’re afraid of facing this result. You’re afraid that if everything is as I said, it will stop between you and Skyler, and you simply can’t let him go, right?"

Christine still didn’t answer, only letting huge tears fall from her eyes.

"Christine..." Jonathon softly comforted her, "Avoidance is not the answer... The best option is for me to accompany you and ask him clearly now..."

Christine remained silent, just crying.

Understanding that Christine was in a low mood and needed time to think, Jonathon stopped speaking and didn’t ask further.

About three minutes later, Christine raised her hand to wipe the tears from around her eyes and cheeks, her face returning to calm, "I’m fine now... Thank you for telling me what you know, and thank you for your concern."

"Shall I accompany you out?" Jonathon gently asked.

"No need..." Christine looked apologetically at Jonathon, "I’m sorry, Skyler doesn’t like me being with you, I don’t want him to misunderstand."

Knowing that Christine once again chose strength over vulnerability, Jonathon shook his head in pity, "You don’t have to do this..."

Christine lifted her head, swallowing the bitterness in her throat, and calmly said, "I’ve weathered so many storms, there’s nothing I can’t endure... Don’t worry, I know how to handle it."

"Christine..."

Interrupting Jonathon, Christine said, "Please leave... I have surgery to do, please bring the doctor over."

"I..."

Once more, Jonathon was cut off by Christine, "If you don’t leave, I’ll have to call the police and report you for harassment..."

Finally, Jonathon nodded, "Okay, I’m leaving."

Christine turned her back to Jonathon, not looking at him anymore.

Gazing at Christine’s frail and delicate figure, he said lastly, "I didn’t go straight to Skyler Jones because I hoped you would make your own decision... Think it over. If you need me, you know how to contact me."

In the office washroom, Christine stood before the sink, staring blankly at her reflection in the mirror.

Remembering the first moment I saw you, I was already deeply enamored. Sadly, by the time I met you, it was too late, I couldn’t abandon my family and responsibilities to be with you... Letting our thoughts of each other dwell in our hearts, unseen, is better.

The voice of Skyler Jones from the recording replayed in Christine’s mind...

Christine took a deep breath, suppressing the sobs in her throat, then lowered her head and splashed herself with cold water.

The cold water touching her cheeks brought her newfound clarity.

She took out a tissue to wipe the water from her face, forcing herself to smile slightly at her reflection.

"Honey..."

Emerging from the doctor’s office, Christine called out.

Sitting on the resting bench, Skyler Jones immediately rushed forward upon seeing Christine, nervously asking, "Are you alright?"

"Mm." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Skyler lovingly embraced Christine, kissed her forehead, "You’ve suffered."

Christine shook her head.

Skyler then asked, "Did the doctor say you need to be admitted?"

Christine replied, "The doctor said to just rest well at home, there’s no need for hospitalization."

"But you don’t look well..."

"It’s nothing, the surgery was minor."

"Alright, I’ll take you home now then."

"Mm."

Just as she finished speaking, Skyler had already lifted Christine up.

Christine was startled and instinctively held onto him, shyly asking, "What are you doing?"

Skyler kissed Christine on the lips, "You just had surgery, it’s not suitable for you to walk... I’ll carry you back."

"Ah..."

On the way out of the hospital, Skyler carried Christine all the way.

Ignoring the gazes of passersby, ignoring Christine’s shyness, he was unwilling to let her walk.

When the driver saw Skyler, he immediately drove the car over and opened the door for him.

Skyler carefully placed Christine in the car, removing his suit jacket to cover her, while settling Christine on his lap.

Skyler’s series of tender actions made Uncle Piers, the driver, silently admire Skyler’s thoughtfulness.

As the car started, Skyler gently said to Christine in his arms, "If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, you must tell me, okay?"