Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 813 - 420: Extra: She Goes Home Tomorrow (2)
She stared at him without blinking, and without any hesitation, she said solemnly, "I firmly believe, Jonathon can definitely give me the life I want."
So, her choice was to distance herself from him and start her brand new life.
He quietly watched her, seemingly unwilling to accept her answer, the pain in his heart preventing him from speaking.
She turned around again, this time stepping away even more decisively.
"Christine!" His sorrowful voice echoed in the chilly wind, so panicked, so frightened.
She resolutely didn’t look back.
Did he really have no chance?
Could he really... not win her back?
Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Skyler Jones felt his chest tightening, tightening painfully, the heart-wrenching pain spreading throughout his body... This feeling was just like the moment he learned of her death, terrifying him so much.
When she tried to make up for the mistakes of the past, he only hated her indiscriminately...
When she repeatedly tested him, knowing full well she just wanted to see a little bit of hope, he always used cruel and malicious words to extinguish all her hopes...
For thirteen years, she endured everything...
When she was seriously ill, often all she wanted was for him to talk to her properly, yet he always remained arrogant...
How could he truly care about her, not even knowing she was seriously ill? As her husband, he was not even as good as Jonathon Gibson, her lover...
Therefore, he truly was not qualified to take care of her...
He had no qualification...
Realizing this, Skyler Jones wearily lit a cigarette, watching the view outside, trying to numb the heartache with nicotine.
This small island, so peaceful and serene.
When he came, he thought perhaps he could spend some secluded time with her here, but once here, he realized his arrival only disrupted the peace.
He still remembered the day she "betrayed" him and later begged for his forgiveness, her sorrowful eyes filled with deep love. Unfortunately, blinded by hatred at the time, he completely disregarded her feelings, and now, when he finally understood and longed to be with her again, his eyes no longer held the deep love she once had.
She had neither hate nor love for him, just calmness.
This calmness defeated him, making him more at a loss than if she hated him.
Did he really have no way to win her back?
No...
He refused to believe it.
A respectful voice from his subordinate interrupted his thoughts.
"Mr. Jones, we’ve been on the island for fifteen days..."
Facing away from his subordinate, he almost silently responded with an "Hmm".
His subordinate asked, "When shall we return?"
Skyler Jones did not answer.
The subordinate feared the boss might misunderstand his chatter, quickly added, "It’s about missy’s schooling. The old lady couldn’t reach you, so she contacted me to ask when you’re returning to New York, she said missy has already started school for several days, if you don’t have time to bring missy back to Y City, she’ll let missy study in New York."
"No need, tell her I will return as soon as possible."
"Yes."
The subordinate quietly withdrew.
However, as the subordinate was about to leave, Skyler Jones suddenly called out, "You heard the conversation between Christine Quinn and me, didn’t you?"
The subordinate nodded awkwardly, "Yes... yes, I did."
"Do you think what she said was just angry words?"
"That..."
"Speak honestly."
The subordinate shivered a little. He wanted to be honest, but he hesitated!
Skyler Jones sensed the hesitation and reassured him, "Speak your mind honestly, I won’t blame you."
Hearing this, the subordinate finally dared to speak up, "Mr. Jones, judging from my experience of many relationships as a half-expert, what the madam said to you doesn’t seem to be in anger, because the madam has always been quite calm. Furthermore, a woman’s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea, I think Mr. Jones shouldn’t just give up on the madam because of what she said, maybe she’s still testing your patience and perseverance..."
"So, should I choose to stay?"
"Mr. Jones, you’ve already made your choice... isn’t your plan to return to New York following the madam’s wishes, giving her some peace?"
"But I’m unwilling."
"Even if you’re unwilling, Mr. Jones, staying here is no help." The subordinate advised sincerely, "What the madam needs most now is rest, if you insist on staying here, it will disturb her recuperation... In my opinion, you have already said everything clearly to the madam, she will definitely consider it in her heart, instead, during the time she recuperates on the island, you might as well give the madam some private time, to think thoroughly about your relationship, if in the end, she chooses Jonathon Gibson, then your departure is a form of compensation for the madam."
This was what he thought, so he had decided to return to New York just now.
They were not young anymore; the childish tricks of persistence and clinging didn’t suit them. They preferred to follow their hearts.
Since his presence here brought her discomfort, he would give her freedom, allowing her to make her own choice. After all, he owed her a lot, and he couldn’t forcefully dictate her life anymore.
"We’ll leave early tomorrow," Skyler Jones finally decided.
"Alright."
"Keep in good contact with Uncle Luke, I want to know her whereabouts and movements at any time, and after I leave, I want to have the three doctors who previously operated on Christine Quinn to move to this island."
The subordinate nodded, "I will arrange it."
The next day.
Jonathon Gibson kept the usual time to walk on the beach with Christine Quinn.
Today’s weather was still great; although the afternoon sun was scorching, it made the weak Christine Quinn feel comfortable.
Jonathon Gibson hadn’t spoken, which was uncharacteristic, considering he always thought of ways to make Christine Quinn happy.
Finally, Christine Quinn couldn’t help but ask, "What’s with you today?"
Jonathon Gibson stopped, facing Christine Quinn, "I heard from Uncle Luke next door, Skyler Jones left this morning."
Christine Quinn nodded, "I know."
When she had breakfast with Jonathon Gibson in the morning, she had already seen him.
He stood silently behind those coconut trees, watching her.
She knew he was watching her, knew he was waiting for her to change her mind, knew he always hoped she would give him a chance to stay, but she ignored him.
