Chapter 149
And in order to not trouble him, like a fool, she kept silent, allowing Rosie Wood to trample over her and flaunt her pride.
Her not mentioning it didn’t mean she didn’t care.
Only she knew how embarrassed she was that night.
She understood his situation; the Dales Clan had issues, and since the Dales Family needed to rely on the Wood Family, how could he offend the Dales Family’s savior just for a junior like her?
Moreover, although Rosie Wood was a bit willful, she was a true beauty. Even though it was a business marriage, the man was handsome and the woman was pretty; who could be sure they didn’t like each other?
She understood all these reasons.
But her heart still felt cold.
“Scarlett.” Out of instinct, Henry Dales grabbed her hand.
His mind was blank, not even sure what he wanted to say or should say.
But his body had already acted first.
The disappointment and pain in her eyes pierced him deeply, filling him with profound fear.
He dared not let her go, nor release her hand.
As if once he let go, she would never return.
“Is there something else, Senior?” Scarlett Yates’ tone was neither warm nor cold, treating him like a regular friend.
Henry Dales gazed deeply at her, as if seeing through her heart, filled with guilt, “I’m sorry for that night at the birthday party p>
Scarlett Yates shivered all over.
Henry Dales tightened his grip on her hand, his voice hoarse, “I’m sorry, I… have no choice… the Dales Family needs support from the Wood Family, making you suffer so much, Scarlett, I’m a coward, I don’t even have the courage to stand up for you p>
He bitterly curled his lips, a trace of subtle sorrow in his eyes, “I’m a useless person p>
At this moment, Scarlett Yates could not determine who was right and who was wrong.
Was Henry Dales wrong?
No, he wasn’t wrong; he just wanted to restore the Dales Family.
He was the Dales Family’s only heir, shouldering immense responsibility.
People are selfish; if it were her, she might do the same.
Was it wrong for her to like him?
She wasn’t wrong either; she just liked an outstanding boy like any other adolescent girl.
They were not wrong.
“Senior, let’s not mention the past anymore.” Scarlett Yates gently pried his hand open, holding back the tears welling up in her eyes, biting her lip to barely maintain calm, “You have your position, I understand. We were just ordinary acquaintances, and under those circumstances, anyone would make the same choice as you p>
“So, there’s no need for you to feel guilty, nor apologize to me; you haven’t done anything wrong to me p>
“Lastly, I wish you in advance that all your wishes may come true, Senior p>
As the last finger was pried open, Scarlett Yates didn’t look back, gently saying, “Goodbye, Senior p>
The island night was like a beautiful dream.
She walked into the depths of the dream, never to be seen again p>
Henry Dales stood in place for a long, long time.
So long that even the doorman thought something was wrong with him and came forward concerned, “Sir, are you alright? Do you need any assistance p>
“No need, thank you.” Henry Dales finally moved, turning stiffly around, pausing for a moment, and then disappearing into the vast night in the direction Scarlett Yates had left.
Watching that slender yet stubborn figure slowly disappear with the revolving glass door, Matthew Saxon pressed his lips tightly, his eyes filled with gloom.
The sudden chill and anger were so palpable that even Natalie Hughes felt it.