NovelEnglishChapter 650
When we started talking about work, Aiden’s voice instantly perked up. “Sis, I'm heading to Aurelia for some
advanced training in a few days. My company had a spot open, and | got probation. Everyone's callingthe
chosen one.”
| was stunned for a moment, tracing all the tangled threads in golden child.
“ked-even though I'm just a rookie who barely finished
my mind. Suddenly, it made sense—why Aiden was the
It had to be Edward pulling strings. Because of our family ties, he made sure my brother got extra resources and
opportunities at work.
to achieve something big while I'm still young, just like Jared did,” Aiden said, his voice full of admiration. Even
after my divorce from Jared, Aiden never stopped seeing him as
his idol.
“Don’t worry, sis. I'm going to work really hard. My biggest dream.
“Alright, just keep studying hard and seize every chance you get,” | reminded him gently.
“I will, sis. You're not worried I'm shopeless romantic, are you? Like, Sophia could just cry in front ofand
I'd take
my life.” someone who shattered my heart walk back into her back?” Aiden gave a bitter laugh. “No way. I'm not
lettin
“Good. | know you can see people for who they really are. Guess | was just worrying too much,” | said with a
smile. Looks like my little brother's finally grown up. | don’t have to babysit him anymore.
| couldn’t help but feel proud of him.
“Sis, make sure you take care of yourself while you're in the United Kingdom. If anything comes up, just talk to
Jared-he is your boss, after all,” Aiden said, clearly worried about me..
“I will. Bye,” | replied, gripping my phone tightly. | realized my eyes were already rimmed with red.
‘Is this what it takes for everyone to grow up-getting hurt, hitting rock bottom, and then clawing your way back?‘
| couldn’t help but wonder.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMore than ten uneventful days slipped by, and then, all of a sudden, Elaine stopped going out. She just curled up
on the couch, glued to the TV, watching those British romance s.
| chwith a bag of fruit and caught her quickly wiping away tears before she greeted me. “Ms. Murphy,
you're
back.”
Thinking about how she'd been these past couple of days, | asked with concern, “What's wrong? Did something
happen?” Elaine leaned back on the couch, staring up at the ceiling, sounding all mopey and bitter. “My ex got
back together with his ex. | couldnt reach him for days, so | went to his place. His parents said he went on a
trip.”
| was stunned. ‘Seriously, what kind of move is that?‘ | thought to myself.
Elaine gave a self-deprecating laugh. “I should've known he was just chasing a bit of excitement, never the type
to stick around for the long haul. | knew exactly what kind of guy he was, but | still fell for him again. Serves me
right, | guess.”
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| sat down beside her and comforted her softly, “If you already knew how this would end, don’t let it get you
down. Just try to let it go and be a little more carefree about it.”
Elaine rested her chin in her hand, givinga wry smile. “Ms. Murphy, can you really be that chill about things
yourself?”
| chuckled. “It's easy to give advice, but when it’s my turn... | can’t seem to take my own medicine.”
Elaine bit her lip and smiled, taking the orange I'd peeled and tossing a slice into her mouth. “Ms. Murphy, I'm
alright. Just need a few days to get over the disappointment.”
“But you don’t really seem okay,” | said, knowing she was just putting on a brave face.
Elaine’s eyes grew misty, and she suddenly leaned against my shoulder. “Honestly, I'm really hurting. Can | buy
you a drink? There's a bar just around the corner.”
“I don’t drink, but I'll keep you company,” | said softly.
Elaine threw her arms around me. “Deal, Ms. Murphy. If | were into girls, you'd never be able to get away from
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for a little happiness.
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friends in
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When | got up to use the restroom, Elaine pointed at my phone on the table. “Ms. Murphy, your phone’s been
going off nonstop. Maybe you should pick it up.”
| picked up my phone and glanced at the screen. The n“Fox” popped up.
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