At that moment, I was wondering how I would react if I found out that the man I loved with all my heart had an affair.
Of course, I wouldn’t doubt Christopher’s love for me for no reason. I was pretty confident that the probability of him having an affair was even smaller than the sun turning blue.
Is the lady one of his consequences for being a casanova in the past? Or is it because I’ve spent too much time in the Goldstein residence recently that he became thirsty? Is he doing this to quench his thirst?
While pondering whether I had failed my duty as a wife, I saw them entering a restaurant. As one would expect, I followed along stealthily. It was not a novel thing for me to do, as I had followed Crystal and him once before. That was also when I realized the many things Christopher did for me in secret.
When I approached the restaurant, I discovered that Christopher was not alone with the lady. To my surprise, the people sitting at the table were the ones I was familiar with, including Sean and a few of his comrades I met on the ship earlier.
Concerning that lady beside Christopher earlier, she was a mixed-blood. It seemed to me that she had lived overseas for quite some time, judging from her open-minded reception toward everyone at the table. The thing that shocked me was that she grabbed Sean’s hand after finally returning to her seat. Is she Sean’s friend?
I chastised myself for being petty and thought it was not a big deal for a friend to hug Christopher. However, what startled me more was that Lucas was at the table too. What is he doing here? It doesn’t look like he can fit in with this group of people at all.
“Yvonne!” As I turned around, wanting to leave, Christopher’s voice sounded from behind.
I wanted to flee there and then, but I glanced back in response and let out a couple of dry chuckles as I waved at him. “Oh, you’re having a meal here too? What a coincidence.”
Christopher walked over to me and wrapped his arm around my waist. “What a coincidence indeed. Why didn’t you greet me and throw yourself into my arms after following me for so long? What are you trying to do?”
Does catching an adulterer count? Regardless, I would never foolishly admit to the wild and speculative questions in my mind earlier.
“I wanted to know more about your life when I’m not around you. Anyway, I’m by your side now.” I stuck my tongue out at him, leaning against his chest.
“I knew you’re going to overthink whenever I’m not around you,” Christopher said, tapping my head. “Let’s go in and greet everyone in the restaurant.”
I intended to refuse initially, but I also recognized that it was inappropriate to pretend not to know Christopher’s friends.
Following the formalities, I sat beside Christopher and saw Sean place a glass of beer in front of me. “You have to finish this glass as a punishment for being late, Yvonne.”
“No thanks. I can’t hold my liquor.” I rejected by waving my hand.
“Come on, Yvonne. Drink it. You’re the only person left,” that lady said to me as she handed the glass over. I declined her offer, but she was adamant.
“Are you looking down on us, Yvonne?”
“Um…” I looked at Christopher in a dilemma, not knowing how to react. That sentence from the lady was an indication that she was antagonistic to me. I was pretty sure that she had a thing for Christopher. Moreover, my woman’s instinct told me that she must have had ulterior motives when she hugged Christopher earlier.
Still, my alcohol tolerance was honestly very poor. Judging from how the others were drinking, I would probably be drunk after two or three glasses.
“I’ll drink on her behalf!” Christopher intended to take away the glass meant for me.
“You can’t do that, Christopher. It’s only a glass of beer. You’re being too protective of Yvonne.” The lady insisted that I should drink the beer.
I lowered my gaze in displeasure upon hearing those words and acknowledged one thing—a woman would never show mercy to her love rival. I lifted my head and raised that glass of beer while staring at the lady. “Well then, let’s drink together! Are you up for the task?”
“Of course! Let’s drink to our heart’s content today!” The lady agreed to my challenge without a hint of hesitation.
