Compared to Damien’s other friends, Anta
Barry had new really chatted casual.
had the most contact with Barry. But every time they spoke, it was always became of something related to Damien. Outside of that, she and
Cald be that because the was no working at Westgated Group, Damien had sent Marry to come and son
Not even a second passed before Autumn dismissed that thought. Even if he wanted her to resign, Damien could just have Britney canally relay the message. Because this kind of thing wasn’t important to him, and also because he was to she would obediently listen like before
Asimple reminder from anyone would be enough, so there was really nord for any to make a special trip. Besides, she hadn’t blocked Damien yer, since she still needed to mntact him to finalize the divorce. Thus, Damien could have reached out to her directly
Seeing she wasn’t speaking, Barry said, “It’s just a casual chat. If you really don
want to talk, you can just have coffee. And won’t talk about any sensitive plc, okay It wasn’t like they were complete strangers, and she had time nam & chat without any hidden agenda wasn’t a big deal, so there was really no need to overthink it
At the cafe, Barry ordered an food coffee for himgell, then looked at her..
“I’ll have the same as you,” Autumn said.
Barry smiled at the server “Two lood colle
The seaves was probably a part–timer, looking Jost burely of age she was very young to say the least
When Barry are her that smile, the blushed instantly and hurried away.
da Barry Barned back and, he realized Autumn was watching him, causing him to stiffen instantly Crap, he had forgotten she was there.
“Sorry, I’m just used to smiling at was that”
“I know, You to fit around, right?”
Barry was momentarily at a Ines for words and wished he had a cold, alsof demeanor instead
Tim not actually that kind of pay.”
Autumn gave him a puzzled look. Why did I feel like he was allenary? He had always been carefree and arious before, joke about anything and everything
‘s nod to explain,” she said
Larry lowered him gaze Durwardly, he still looked the same, but inside, he was full of frustration Not to mention, his beart was beating too fast.
La night at the charity banquet, he had thought it was just a physiological action, a one–off. But just now, when he saw tuin, his heart had again raced uncontrollably. Moreover, he felt an inexplicable to talk to her. Hence, why they had come here to the cafe
During the few seconds of his
lockedar Damien did her
lens,
also stayed quiet. She had always been this—cold and distant–as she didn’t want to waste words un people who didn’t matter. Only when truly light up.
Tarrynenumbered that look in her eye all too well. A hest, he would place over occasionally. But gradually, he found himself thinking about it often.
Maybe the Autumn from back them had once tried to break into her circle, only for her to hit a wall. For someone amant, trying cree was though, would ever be a second attempt. Harry suddenly felt grateful that, by nature, he wasn’t the type who enjoyed seeing women hurt or left out. He hadn’t been one of the ones who provoked dislike, which was why he could still keep this lukewarm, pollie conection with her
Otherwise, he wouldn’t even be able to buy her a cup of coffee right now.
hether of them spoke until the server brought over the ked coffees.
When the load collines were placed in front of them, Harry cook a sip and finally said seriously, ”
Autumn ser down her cup and asked with surprise, “What for?”
The dy Inblu ran. back to the country, I accidentally sent you a video: 1 thought you diday viðunum ham sport you, so l’eally sorry,” Barry apologized sincerely
In truth, le had dare it on purpose, because he wanted Autumn la geo ir!
I’ve been meaning to apologie to you.”
e it, fa l’ve never explained myself. But honestly, it was just a careless mistake. I’m sure that
Aamun temembered that at the, she had miscanted, and Dansen hadn’t cared at all. He was completely focused on cleaning’s run, while Autumn was hit physically and emotionally devastated.
seler Tilaa a past life now, something very datam. Back then, she had been in so much paint
she wanted to die. But now, she was actually grateful to Barry
if that video hadiv’t green hen the final blow, she absolutely wouldn’t have had the courage to take the first step toward dece. She would have remained trapped in an unhappy marriage anddraned herself completely dry without even realizing it
| Kanylate’s brought it up, Autumn wouldn’t be mentioned in her. But since he did, she said calmly, “It’s a good things there, I wouldn’t have made up my mind to diver
dden in all working out at the best in de mid
ladowany user to that realization last night.
dupreras
Barry couldn’t help but feel excited when he heard to say that. In truth, he had invited her for coffee as a way to test the waters, because her answer really mattered to him.
His expression was one of gemine shock. “Trally? You’ve serious about divorcing him this time?
know that back when thatened Damien with divorce, you were all betting on how long it would take before I came running back. And I’m sure you’ve made your purses this time on,
As expected. Autuma knew everything.
“Sorry”
“It’s perfectly normal. The person used to be really was a joke,” Autumn süld calmly. “But this ti
we truly made up my
for a moment, Barry felt a pang of sympathy. Though he wasn’t sure if it was just because he couldn’t bear to see any woman hurting, or because the person sitting acres from him was
“That say that You’ve abays been tough. In fact, you’re tougher than any of us.”
Bany knew deep down that he didn’t have the courage to love some without holding back, to give everything of himself. In that sense, Autumn was braver than he was, as she was more willing to throw herself in completely.
“Of all the men I’ve mel, Barry, you’re the best at comforting I was such a fool, yet you’re still here calling me tough. You have my respect.”
Harry was speechless. So basically, the was saying he was a list, that I acted this way with everyone. No, he really wasn’t like that with just anyone!
The fell allent guddenly, Where he had been smiling, their was now a hint of gloom
Baffled, Autumn aslad, “What’s mang?”
“Wasually, I just really wanted someone to talk to today.”
there something in your mind?”
“tbroke up with my girlfriend.” Barry was referring to his influences girlfriend from before
She had pursued him so perdistently that he thought it would be cruel to other, so he agreed to be with her in the end. Even after spending several million dollars on her, ho never slept with her, and then they broke up…
In truth, Harry had been voluntarily celibate over the years of course, many people wouldn’t believe that if they heard it. In fact, some even thought he slept with everyone, men and
To that sp?” Autumn asked.
You sound surprised,” Bayoubered
“No, I just don’t think you’re the type to fold over a breakup.”
Barry’s dating story made Olivia look conservative. If he stayed with a girlfriend for the months, that was considered a long term relationship by his standards, Sometimes, it lasted a
aften just one are weeks, and there were even cases where in lasted just a single day,
Barry was speechless, the tried to peall just what kind of terrible impression he had left on Autumn the years. Never mind, it was probably not great.
I’ve changed my mindset now. This whole dating thing is pointless,” Harry Said
Autumn’s face dearly showed she didn’t belive a word
This made Barry even mot speechless. At this most, he wanted nothing more than to rip his heart out and show it to her to prove he meant it. Unfortunately, that wasn’t going to be easy Given his daring history. But there was no rush,
by this point in the conversation, he was already feeling satisfied. had confirmed Autumn’s determination to get died and made it clear he was single himself. That was enough for
e causally shifted topics. “ually, I didn’taven plan to play tennis today. One of my really wurn the scolded me crazy, slate Lam. Don’t you think people like that are just the wars?”
He was talking out none other than the
noying relatives asked me out didn’t want to go, but he shamelessly complained to my
“What about your Why did you decide to play to me?”
Naturally, it was because it was hard to turn down tire’s enthathark invitation. But the routh wax, Autumn was willing hersel
I waited to do something different from bedoor,” de replied.
That’s a great mindset to have,” any said seriously. “Hope you keep it up.”
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-skiling windows of the cafe ski
bat Barry and Autu
cup sunlight. At that moment, a Cullinan duovo by can shake.
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