Chapter 905
Chapter 905:
“Are you sure?” Heather asked, eyeing Bella suspiciously.
Bella nodded earnestly, and Heather’s expression eased. After all, Bella had been giving her advice for a long time.
“Fine,” Heather said. “I’ll wait for you p>
That evening, Annabel went to the hospital to visit Jared. Anika was just about to leave, but the surprise of seeing Annabel made her stop in place.
“Anika,” Annabel greeted her, then turned her attention to Jared. “How’s your leg? Does it feel any better now p>
To her surprise, Jared acted as if he hadn’t heard a word. He stared out the window, refusing to acknowledge her. Anika lowered her eyes and stayed silent too.
Annabel immediately sensed something was wrong. She looked at Anika. “What’s going on with you two? Did something happen p>
Anika lifted her head. “I’m fine,” she said weakly, forcing a smile while tugging at her sleeve. “Let’s go outside to talk. We shouldn’t disturb Jared p>
Annabel could tell the smile was strained, but she didn’t call it out. She simply followed Anika out of the hospital room.
Outside, Anika still looked dazed, like her soul hadn’t caught up with her body. Annabel hurried after her and gently caught her arm. “Anika, wait. Back in the ward… something was clearly wrong between you and Jared. What happened p>
Anika let out a long breath. “I’ve decided to fulfill his wish,” she said quietly. “I’m breaking up with him p>
She saw the sympathy in Annabel’s eyes and couldn’t hold it in anymore. Tears welled up and spilled over.
“But why?” Annabel asked, shocked.
Anyone could see Anika’s love for Jared was real. Otherwise, why would she insist on searching for him in an earthquake-stricken area? And now she was suddenly agreeing to end things?
“I thought you would never break up with Jared,” Annabel said, confusion tightening her voice. “Why are you suddenly saying p>
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She stopped when she noticed Anika shaking her head, struggling to steady her emotions.
When Anika finally managed to stop sniffling, she lifted her head and explained in detail how she had ended up sleeping with Marcel after getting drunk. It had only happened once, but it still felt like an unforgivable mistake.
“What?” Annabel blurted out. “You and Marcel p>
Anika’s story sounded like something out of a soap opera—especially for someone like her. It was almost too shocking to believe.
“I don’t know why,” Anika groaned, shaking her head as if she could shake the memory loose. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying.
Annabel’s expression tightened with concern. “Did you tell Jared?” she asked gently. “It was an accident. If you explain p>
“No.” Anika cut her off decisively, shaking her head. She was a traditional girl, and she didn’t even know how to begin saying something like that out loud.
She was terrified Jared would reject her the moment he found out.
“Annabel, I love Jared,” she said, voice trembling. “He’s the only one in my heart. But I slept with Marcel. There’s no way to undo that. I don’t know how to tell him, and even if I did… he wouldn’t accept it anyway. So I’ll respect his decision and break up with him. As long as his leg can be treated, I won’t see him again. I’ll go back to France and start a new life. And everything here p>