Chapter 523: Michale Shaw Side Story (14) Resolute, Let’s Never Meet Again

There were many people viewing the cherry blossoms, but at this moment, Michale Shaw and Tobias Carter had already distanced themselves from the crowd. They walked along a narrow path and reached a secluded spot that hadn’t been developed. The ground was covered with dead branches and fallen leaves, looking desolate.

However, there was a cherry blossom tree, blooming splendidly.

Being away from the cherry blossom grove, it appeared proud and noble.

This undeveloped area showed almost no signs of human activity, naturally lacking a path. The ground was covered with dead leaves and branches, causing Tobias to nearly lose her footing and step into a small hole.

As she stumbled, Michale was quick to catch her by the forearm.

“Be careful,” he whispered.

“Thank you.”

This time, however, Tobias didn’t pull her hand away as she usually did.

Michale couldn’t help but feel a bit delighted.

He had been thinking of using this cherry blossom viewing opportunity to get closer to her. He was worried he wouldn’t find the right moment, but unexpectedly, Tobias had taken the initiative to lead him to this secluded spot.

Looking around, there was no one in sight!

Perfect,

for some mischief.

He held his breath as his hand on her forearm slowly moved downward…

to her wrist, and then a bit further,

until it easily grasped her hand.

Her hand was slender and cool, while Michale’s was different. Like his person, it was broad, warm, and his palm was burning hot.

He tightly enveloped her hand.

Tobias could distinctly feel his body heat seeping through his palm, directly piercing her heart.

But his palm,

was too hot.

Like him, passionate and intense, it made her palm sweat.

He held on tightly, as if afraid she would run away.

Causing her heart to race uncontrollably.

Everything about Michale was out in the open, honest and honorable, while she was not. Even her name and gender were fake.

They were never from the same world.

Michale, immersed in joy, thought Tobias finally didn’t reject him and was even willing to hold hands with him.

Did this mean that his long journey had successfully taken a significant step forward?

By now, the two had reached the cherry blossom tree.

“It’s quite strange, isn’t it? How this cherry blossom tree stands alone here, out of place with its surroundings,” Michale said in amazement.

“You think it doesn’t belong here, right?” Tobias looked at him.

“Hmm?”

Michale was taken aback by the oddity in Tobias’s tone.

And in the next moment,

Tobias unexpectedly moved forward and leaned in, making Michale’s scalp tighten and his whole body tense up. Even his grip on her hand suddenly relaxed. “You… Why are you suddenly so close?”

Breathing even closer,

her scent began to permeate, invading his very bones and blood.

Making his breath chaotic and blood surge.

Especially feeling her breath brush his lips, Michale’s heartbeat trembled uncontrollably, making him so nervous he felt at a loss.

Could it be…

they were about to kiss?

Things were progressing too smoothly, beyond his expectations.

But then,

“Pfft—” Tobias actually laughed out loud, the laughter tinged with mockery. “I didn’t expect, the well-known young master of the Shaw Family, to be so innocent. Did you think I wanted to kiss you?”

Michale was stunned.

Wasn’t that it?

“You’re always so successful in the business world, yet privately you’re such an idiot. Did you really think I wanted to date you? Just with a crook of my finger, you come running. It’s really ridiculous.”

“Tobias, what do you mean by that?” Even Michale’s slow mind sensed something wrong with her words.

“What I mean is, all this time, I was just playing with you, watching you like a dog, circling around me. To be honest, it gave me quite a bit of relief.”

“Relief?”

“Did you forget that five years ago when you were drunk, you forced a kiss on someone?”

“That person was…”

Michale was dumbfounded.

“So I never wanted to get close to you. That’s why I kept rejecting you, but you insisted on sticking around. So I just went along with it, taking the chance to get revenge for what you did to me back then.”

“Rev… Revenge?” Michale found it hard to believe that these words came out of her mouth.

“You were never my type, Michale. Clinging so desperately, it’s really unattractive.”

Having played the role of Tobias for over twenty years,

she was better than anyone else at hiding her emotions and acting.

Her tone was cold and heartless,

her eyes were filled with mockery.

The words “unattractive” were like sharp blades, brutally stabbing Michale’s heart.

His heart shattered instantly, bleeding profusely.

He knew he didn’t look good clinging on, but Tobias hadn’t refused him. They had even kissed and embraced… He thought Tobias had some feelings for him. Moreover, her cousin, Archer, had always encouraged him to keep trying.

Had it all been just for revenge, to toy with him?

Michale felt his throat dry up and tighten.

Fake?

Just to amuse herself?

He suddenly chuckled lightly. The early spring wind still carried a chill, cutting across his face like knives, slicing inch by inch into her heart.

Leaving him breathless.

Could it be that his second relationship would also end in rejection?

Michale’s heart shattered.

Tobias took a deep breath and smiled at him, “Michale, let’s not see each other again in the future.”

Having said that, she turned and left, her fingers involuntarily tightening.

Suppressing herself resolutely,

Don’t soften!

You’re not suited for each other.

The crunch of the dry branches and leaves under her feet sounded like her heart shattering.

Tobias, always in control, had composed herself by the time she returned to the main road. But she didn’t expect Michale to catch up from behind, “I’ll take you home.”

“Michale, I’ve already made it very clear, let’s not…”

“I was the one who asked you out. It’s my responsibility to ensure you get home safely,” Michale looked at her seriously. “Just this last time, okay?”

Tobias remained silent.

The two didn’t speak a word the whole way.

Until they were almost at her apartment, Tobias’s phone vibrated. It was her mother’s call. She took a deep breath, “Hello, Mom—”

“Tobias, your grandmother fell from the stairs and broke her leg. She’s also suffering from a brain hemorrhage. It’s very serious. You need to come to the hospital immediately!”

“What did you say? How did she fall from the stairs!”

“This isn’t something I can explain in a few words. Just come quickly. We’re at the Traditional Medical Hospital.”

Michale didn’t hear the conversation clearly and asked, “Who had an accident?”

“My grandmother, we need to go to the Traditional Medical Hospital!”

Old Lady Carter?

Based on Michale’s investigations, Old Lady Carter was a formidable character in her youth.

Lately, due to her health, she had been recuperating at home, living a peaceful life with her grandchildren.

Since then, she rarely appeared in public.

When they arrived at the hospital, Carter Family members were already gathered outside the operating room, all with anxious faces, wanting to say something to Tobias but falling silent upon seeing Michale behind her.

Tobias hadn’t even had a chance to ask what happened when she saw her cousin, Archer, standing dazedly to the side with red eyes. There were fresh red fingerprints on his face, showing that he had been slapped.

Grandmother’s accident…

must be related to him!