Chapter 1629
Winona immediately shook her head. “Not at all. If anything, he’s the one who got the short end of the stick, since I was the one who pounced on him. Don’t worry about me. It’s not like I lost anything by sleeping with him. He’s handsome, he’s got a great body, and he’s not bad in bed, either p>
Elysia rolled her eyes, then let out a long sigh of relief. As long as her friend hadn’t been hurt, that was all that mattered.
“So what now? What are you thinking p>
“We’re both adults,” Winona said frankly. “There’s no need to be dramatic about it. It was just a one-night stand, mutually willing. The world isn’t ending. Anyway, I don’t like him, and he doesn’t like me. If we can still be friends, great. If not, so be it. Oh, and please, don’t tell Jess. I don’t want Janelle or Richard to find out, either p>
Elysia nodded. “I won’t say a word. It looks like you two are still able to act normal around each other p>
Winona shrugged helplessly. “We’re both pretending,” she admitted. “He’s walking on eggshells around me, and I feel a little awkward around him, too. Once this whole mess with Beatrix is settled, I’ll try to see him as little as possible p>
Elysia’s face was full of concern. “Well, what’s done is done. As long as you can move past it, that’s what’s important. Whatever happens, don’t let yourself get hurt p>
She continued fiercely, “Whether it’s Keaton or any other man, if anyone dares to mess with you, you tell me. I’ll make them pay!” Their Winona had been hurt deeply enough by Zane. For the rest of her life, no one was allowed to hurt her again. Elysia would fight anyone who tried, just as Winona had once fought so fiercely to protect her.
Winona was touched, her voice softening. “You’re the best, Elysia p>
“Honestly,” Elysia said, speaking from the heart, “you’re still so young. I really hope you can find love again. And Keaton… he’s not a bad guy. His values are in the right place, he’s got a lot going for him, and his parents are an absolute delight, which is a huge bonus. If he wasn’t such a player, I’d honestly try to set you two up. But he… ugh, he’s just so unreliable when it comes to relationships p>
Winona shrugged again. “You can’t force love. And besides, there’s definitely no chance for us p>
“Why are you so sure?” Elysia asked.
Winona took a huge bite of cake
before answering. “We’re both against marriage, we have no feelings for each other, and because. of Janelle and Richard, we can’t just have a casual fling. So, we can be friends, but a relationship is out of the question p>
Elysia sighed. “Well, as long as you’re happy. Just do whatever makes you happy p>
Winona smiled at her. “I will. Actually She glanced around, saw no one was listening, and lowered her voice. “Even though, for a lot of reasons, I probably
shouldn’t have slept with Keaton… it wasn’t without its benefits p>
“Because of that bastard Zane, I’ve been celibate for two years! I was starting to think I’d lost my sex drive completely. I mean, I’m young, I’m beautiful… isn’t it a problem if have zero interest in a sex life? After sleeping with Keaton, I feel formal again. The interest is back p>
Elysia’s face turned bright red as she stared at her friend, utterly speechless. p>
“Having no libido is a kind of sickness, you know,” Winona declared. “He was the spark I needed p>
Elysia sighed again. p>
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It seemed she didn’t need to worry too much. If Winona had the energy to joke like this, she was fine. Embarrassed by the topic, and seeing Winona was nearly finished with the pastries, Elysia said Give me your wrist. Let me check your pulse. Your appetite has been a little too good lately. I want to see if there’s anything unusual p>
Elysia wasn’t thinking about pregnancy; she was just curious why her friend had suddenly become such a voracious eater.
“I’m sure there’s nothing wrong,” Winona said. “I would’ve noticed if there was.” While finishing her pastry, she casually extended her wrist to Elysia.