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Joel suddenly interjected, his voice tinged with a hint of curiosity. “Are you seriously going to hold his disability against him, losing a leg and all?”
Zola, taken aback by the remark, responded, “He lost a leg?”
Joel was dumbfounded by Zola’s apparent lack of knowledge. “You didn’t know? Weren’t you just berating him?”
Wasn’t it just a temporary fracture?” Zola asked, her confusion growing
Turning to face Zola, Joel halted the car abruptly by the roadside.
Perplexed. Zola wondered aloud why he had stopped the car so suddenly.
“Zola, are you genuinely unaware?” Joel inquired earnestly after parking the car.
“Should I be?’ she replied, puzzled.
“Leopold was in a serious car accident. How could you not know Joel exclaimed, astonished.
“He was in a serious car accident?” Zola echoed, equally surprised.
Joel, feeling exasperated, remarked. “Are you kidding me now?”
She genuinely had no idea.
In the year she departed Beliey, the year of her pregnancy, she deliberately shielded herself from all news.
Though Leopold’s accident wasn’t publicized, everyone in the industry knew about it. If they didn’t know, they found out later. Given your presence in the entertainment circle, how could you not know anything? How do you expect to thrive?” Joel lamented, his disappointment palpable.
“No one informed me,” Zola confessed, rendered speechless.
How could she have known without being told?
She wasn’t clairvoyant, after all.
“So, does that mean you don’t disdain Leopold for his limp?” Joel redirected the conversation.
Leopold and I had no emotional connection. I’ve explained the situation to you before. The reason for our breakup wasn’t a rekindling of old flames-there were no old flames to begin with He never harbored any affection for me,” Zola clarine
“He doesn’t like you?” Joel chuckled. “If he didn’t, I wouldn’t have been so accommodating”
“He truly doesn’t like me…”
“Could you be a bit more rational?” Joel fixed his gaze on Zola
Im not rational enough”
Why are you so convinced that Leopold doesnt like you?” Joel couldn’t comprehend
“And why did you feel compelled to set nw up with Leopold a countered; equally puzzled.
ami tuote auctavus tun you two,” Joc remarked.
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“Fine, I’ll stay out of it. Just one final reminder. If you still have feelings for Leopold, tell him promptly. Don’t assume anything. If you’ve truly moved on, consider my words unsaid, Joel concluded.
“Alright, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear anything
Joel sighed deeply.
There was no
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was no one else in the world who would meddle in such away, attempting to match the woman he loved with another
Most importantly….
They hadn’t even been matched yet.
Joel bid farewell to Zola before returning to pick up Leopold and Jaelynn.
Leopold was typically reserved.
On the other hand, Jaclynn tended to be more talkative.
“Were you and Zola close before?” Jaelynn inquired.
Joel responded, “We grew up together.”
He stole a glance at Leopold through the rearview mirror.
Leopold remained silent.
“I envy your childhood friendship with Zola, Jaelynn remarked casually.
Joel replied, “There’s nothing to envy. We’ve had our fair share of arguments.”
Jaelynn continued, “I admire Zola’s boldness in love and hate. Unlike me, who’s indecisive about many things.”
“We all have our strengths; there’s no need to envy others,” Joel remarked.
“True, Jaelynn smiled, “Speaking of which, my mom asked about our wedding the other day. Do you think we should have the ceremony at the end of this year or the beginning of next year?”
“It’s up to you; considering your public figure status, choose the most convenient time for you,” Joel responded.
“Do you not wish to marry me that much?” Jaelynn asked Joel.
He replied, his grip on the steering wheel tightening slightly. “Shall we go get our marriage certificate now?”
Jaelynn chuckled at Joel’s teasing, expressing. “While you always respect my decisions, I sometimes feel you’re not proactive enough towards me.”.
“My princess, I’m just afraid you’ll feel pressured. If I said I want to marry you right now and start a family immediately. would you agree?” Joel bantered.
“Joel Jaelynn blushed, “Leopold is still here.”
You can pretend Fm pot here, Leopold interjected, “If you want to make a baby, I can get out of the car right away.
Leopold, you’re teasing me too much, Jaelynn pouted.
The atmosphere in the car returned to normal.
Joel and Leopold exchanged a knowing glance
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Many things were left unsaid.
Soon, they reached the Hayden family house.
Georgina hurriedly introduced a girl to Leopold.
She looked very delicate and pretty.
She was the epitome of a well-bred daughter.
Georgina thought he would like her.
She was quiet, sweet, and sensible.
It was clear that Leopold wasn’t fond of her.
Leopold preferred someone passionate, beautiful, sexy, and generous-well, someone like Zola.
However. Leopold was better at feigning interest.
Despite his lack of enthusiasm, he graciously escorted the girl for a walk in the garden.
Georgina watched them, remarking to herself. “If this works out it’ll be a big deal for me.”
“I can’t shake the feeling that Leopold doesn’t seem too interested in her, Jaelynn remarked softly.
“Don’t jinx it,” Georgina scolded affectionately.
“Speaking of which, Mom, I saw Zola today,” Jaelynn suddenly remembered and blurted out.
Georgina’s expression changed slightly, but she didn’t deliberately avoid the topic. “Where did you see her
“At Leopold’s house, Jaelynn stated plainly.
“What?” Georgina was visibly surprised.
“It seems Leopold was drunk. Zola brought him back and took care of him for the night.”
Georgina furrowed her brows.
“It’s just a regular occurrence, nothing to be alarmed about,” Joel remarked casually from the side. “After all these years. haven’t you let go of the past yet?”
“I have, Georgina denied, “It’s just a bit unexpected that Zola and Leopold are in contact.”
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“They’re both in the entertainment industry, always bumping into each other. Who knows, before long, Jaelynn and Zola might have some connection,”
As it turned out, that statement came true later on.
“Mh” Georgina responded with a nod, saying no more.
Jaclynn couldn’t shake the feeling that Joel seemed inclined towards Zola.
Was she being overly sensitive?
After Leopold finished his walk with the blind date woman, she made an excuse and left
The blind date had failed.
Georgina, please refrain from meddling in my personal affairs in the future. I can handle them myself.” Leopold asserted.
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