Chapter 218
Chapter 218:
A flicker of hope lit up in Jayceon’s eyes. While he still didn’t know where Ellie was, he had managed to learn something about her. He was convinced that if he kept pressing Brenna, he would eventually uncover Ellie’s whereabouts.
Jayceon said, “Thank you for telling me this. I know I don’t deserve her. But just knowing how she is doing now and getting to see her—even just once—would be enough to satisfy me for a lifetime p>
Jayceon looked at Brenna expectantly, hoping she would tell him where Ellie was. However, Brenna didn’t even glance his way. She lowered her head and kept her eyes on her plate, continuing to eat. Her phone lay face down on the table, still connected to the call with Ellie. She wore earphones, so neither Jayceon nor Ethan could hear Ellie’s voice, even if she spoke.
But Brenna could hear Ellie loud and clear, even through the soft sobs. “Don’t tell him where I am,” Ellie pleaded.
Brenna looked up at Jayceon again. There was no pity in her expression, only coldness. Even after all these years, even with a six-year-old son caught in the middle, Ellie still couldn’t find it in herself to forgive him. Brenna didn’t blame her, nor did she intend to change her mind. If it hadn’t been for Ellie’s son begging to find his father, Ellie might never have even thought about Jayceon again.
Brenna saw no reason to forgive this heartless man on her friend’s behalf.
She set her fork down, wiped her mouth, and stood. Then she picked up her phone and said, “I’m done eating. I’m leaving now p>
Her eyes landed on Ethan, equally cold. She wasn’t pleased that he had brought Jayceon here without consulting her first.
Jayceon moved to stop her, hoping to press her further, but Ethan stepped in and held him back.
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He chased after Brenna and eventually caught up with her at the door. “I’m sorry. Jayceon’s a good friend of mine. He begged me, and I couldn’t just say no,” he said.
Brenna didn’t soften. She looked at him like a stranger she had just met. Then she slid the ring off her finger and held it out to him. “If you can betray me for him today, you can betray me for anyone tomorrow. Let’s end this. We’re not right for each other p>
Ethan didn’t know how to respond. He hadn’t defended Jayceon; he had only brought him here. And now she was this upset?
“Brenna, don’t be like this…” He fumbled for the right words. Never good at comforting anyone, he took her hand and gently pushed the ring back onto her finger.
Ethan continued, “I refuse to break up with you. Our families have a marriage agreement. And out of the three Harper sisters, I’ve made up my mind. I choose you p>
Brenna grew irritated and tried to pull her hand away, but Ethan’s grip tightened. “Let go! This isn’t the dark ages. Who still follows outdated engagement traditions? I’m not some bargaining chip, and marriage isn’t a business deal. Why should I marry you just because you said so p>