My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 709 It’s Also River Xenos’ Name

The spacious villa was illuminated with lights, and beneath the bright glow were impeccably dressed guests.

Everyone at this party had put in effort to look dazzling, each person radiating their unique charm. Yet, amidst this

dazzling crowd, there was one man who stood out exceptionally. His calm and profound gaze was fixated on me,

while my best friend's husband stood beside him.

Whenever they were together, I couldn't help but feel uneasy—perhaps because of what Shawn had said last night.

Halfway through the dance, Shawn and Alfred abruptly left the party. As they headed toward the entrance, I paused

for a moment and momentarily forgot that I was still dancing. Quickly regaining composure, I hurriedly resumed

dancing. After the performance, May pulled me off the stage and questioned, "You made two mistakes just now.

What were you thinking? Why did Alfred and your husband suddenly leave?"

Truth was, I was also curious about their sudden departure.

"I'm not sure. I'll ask Mr. Briar later," I replied.

Amidst the festive atmosphere, we returned to the living room. Kevin showered us with compliments, and Ian,

surprisingly, praised Serene, "I didn't expect Mrs. Zeller to know how to dance."

Serene smiled politely. "Thank you."

Her tone was polite yet distant.

Truth was, her heart was in turmoil.

After bidding farewell to all the guests as the party came to an end, it was already 2 AM. Christopher took Emma

home, and Aimes had departed long before the festivities concluded.

Troy and Amy had returned to the set two hours ago.

Now, it was just us, the close friends, left in the living room.

I finally asked Kevin, "Where's Shawn?"

"He left with Sir Larson," he replied.

A slight chill ran down my spine as I questioned, "Didn't Shawn say he would leave after the party ended? Why did

he suddenly leave?"

Kevin shrugged, "What's the big deal about leaving a few hours early?

It doesn't seem like a big deal...

Forget it, let's put it aside for now and talk about it tomorrow.

"It's late now. You guys should rest," I said.

Kevin stood up and felt compelled to remind me, "I'm leaving, but there's something I need to remind Ms. Sommer.

Sir Larson said you have to stay at Ray's villa until he returns, and you can't leave at all."

May also sensed that something was amiss.

She anxiously asked, "What happened exactly?"

"I can't disclose the details," he replied.

May didn't press further, and Kevin proceeded to inform me about their plans. "Tomorrow, Diego, Ian, and I will be

leaving Bryxton for a while. Ray, you all need to take care of your own safety."

Serene asked, "Do I have to stay at the villa too?"

Ian pursed his lips, and his calm gaze rested on Serene for a while before he replied, "For the time being, it's safer

here."

Curious, Serene asked the same question I wanted to ask. "Where are you guys going?"

Kevin grinned playfully. "It's a secret."

After getting up, he pulled Diego to his feet and said, "Let's go."

Following suit, Ian also stood up. "I'll go with you guys."

Ian is leaving now...

I knew that a few of them would be departing from Bryxton in the middle of the night.

They probably mentioned tomorrow to spare us unnecessary worry.

After seeing them off, I suggested to May that she could sleep in my room. However, she immediately refused, "I

don't want to sleep where Shawn has slept. Ree, please find me a guest room."

I chuckled and asked, "Alright, shall we sleep together?"

Happily hugging me, May laughed and reminisced, "It's been so long since I've slept in the same bed as you. The

last time should have been the night before you married Nicholas, nearly six years ago."

I corrected her, "It hasn't been six years yet. The last time we slept together was probably the night before I

married Nicholas when you were my bridesmaid. My marriage with Nicholas was three years, and I've known

Shawn for about two and a half years. So, we probably haven't shared a bed in about five and a half years."

As the New Year approached, I would have known Shawn for a full three years.

"Yeah, I'll go to the guest room and take a shower first," May said.

I guided May to the guest room on the second floor and offered her one of my pajamas. While she went into the

bathroom to take a shower, I walked over to Eilam's door and knocked. As he opened the door and saw me, he

stepped aside to let me in. I sat on the edge of his bed and asked, "Are you not sleeping yet?"

Eilam nodded slightly. "Just finished showering."

I caressed his head and inquired, "Are you tired?"

He obediently shook his head and replied, "Not really."

I handed him a gift box I had brought along.

"Open it, Eilam, and see what's inside."

Curious, he took the box and asked, "What is this?"

"You'll know when you open it," I said with a smile.

As Eilam opened the box and laid eyes on the ring, his gaze instinctively shifted to my fingertips. With a gentle

smile, I raised my hand and explained, "This is the ring of the head of the Xenos Family, symbolizing absolute power

and glory. Although the one I'm giving you doesn't carry that exact meaning, it's still a family ring. You, River, and

Skyler will each have one. Only the three of you in this world possess these rings. In the future, you must trust and

take care of each other no matter what happens because you are all family."

Eilam murmured, "Family?"

"Yes, Skyler and River's rings are with me for now. I'll give them to them when they're a bit older. The XR letters are

engraved on them, X represents Xenos, and R represents Renee."

Suddenly, Eilam said, "It's also River Xenos' name."

I was taken aback but quickly realized. "XR represents Xenos and Renee, but it's a wonderful coincidence that it also

stands for River Xenos."

With sincerity in my voice, I pleaded, "Please take good care of Leo in the future. She is the only girl in our Xenos

Family. As she grows up, she might become more spoiled. You'll have to bear with her."

Eilam's voice was resolute as he responded, "Sure, I understand."

With gratitude, he slipped the ring onto his index finger and thanked me.

As I gazed at the three rings on my fingers—one on my index finger, one on my ring finger, and another on the

index finger of my left hand—I couldn't help but reflect on how long I had been wearing these rings.

There was also a matching couple bracelet with Shawn on my wrist.

Curious about Eilam's thoughts, I asked, "Do you like it?"

"It's not my birthday today, but thank you for thinking of me, Mother. You're the only one who cares about my

feelings," he replied appreciatively.

I stated matter-of-factly, "Because you're my son."

Eilam was my son, and I wanted him to have the same as River.

I would never play favorites among the three of them.

Lowering his gaze, Eilam said, "Thank you, Mother."

He always expressed his gratitude.

I stood up and said, "Rest early."

Leaving Eilam's room, I returned to the guest room where May was still taking a bath. As I prepared to change into

fresh bedding from the wardrobe, a message from an unknown number popped up on my phone.

'Mrs. Xenos, aren't you worried at all?'

I was taken aback by this unexpected text.

Who could be sending such a message?

I decided to call the number back, only to discover it was from Rothfield.

Rothfield...

I do know someone in Rothfield.

The person on the other end of the line answered my call.

With a light chuckle, he greeted, "Mrs. Xenos."

Intrigued, I asked, "So what are you trying to remind me of?"