Chapter 240
Chapter 240:
Since he had already made up his mind, Kristine gave in. It wasn’t as if she would actually be chosen.
A sudden rainstorm swept through Gridron. It arrived without warning and disappeared just as fast.
Devin stepped into the private room right as the rain came to an end. He hadn’t bothered bringing an umbrella and had jogged inside, leaving his clothes damp. Someone quickly handed him a towel, which he ignored, walking straight toward Colton.
Noticing only a single glass of red wine in front of him, Devin eased up slightly. “Back to drinking alone again p>
He had found out just an hour earlier that Kristine had left Gridron. The news had come out of nowhere, without the slightest warning. For a moment, he had even suspected it was wrong — but Bobby had been firm about it. So Devin had left behind the woman he had been seeing recently and rushed over.
What surprised him was that Colton wasn’t drowning himself in alcohol like before. Instead, he was lightly tapping his fingers against the armrest, his mood strangely relaxed.
Confusion crept across Devin’s face. “What’s going on with you? So heartbroken you’ve lost your mind p>
Colton gave him nothing in return. Devin’s impatience finally surfaced. “Seriously, why are you acting like this over one woman? Women are everywhere. Say the word, tell me your type, and I’ll have someone sent to you tonight p>
Colton finally lifted his eyes and shot Devin a lazy glance. “You talk too much. Quiet down p>
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Devin frowned. “What’s wrong with you? When I heard Kristine left, I rushed over here because I was worried p>
Colton’s gaze sharpened. “And who exactly told you Kristine had left p>
Devin froze. “Bobby told me. Was he lying p>
“He wasn’t p>
Devin looked even more lost. “Then what are you saying? Did Kristine really leave or not p>
Colton stared past the window, his tone steady and certain. “She left. But she’ll return. Soon p>
Devin frowned. “Why are you so sure p>
Colton spoke slowly, as if recounting a lesson rather than a story. “Have you ever seen a canary? A canary grows up sheltered and pampered. Then one day it slips out of its cage and discovers a world it has never seen before. At first, everything feels new and fascinating. But after spending time outside, it realizes that world is not as gentle as it imagined — danger is everywhere. And when that realization sets in, the canary instinctively returns to the cage where it was safe and cared for p>
Devin let out a quiet laugh. “So in your mind, Kristine is a canary. You think that once she tastes danger out there, she’ll come back to you.” His tone shifted as he shook his head. “I don’t agree. Be careful — once she truly flies off, she might never return p>
A chill settled into Colton’s gaze.
Catching the change in atmosphere, Devin raised his hands with an easy grin. “Alright, alright. I’ll stop. As long as you’re fine, that’s all that matters. I should head out p>
Colton looked at him sharply. “Where are you going p>