CHAPTER 719: CHAPTER 658: AO CHEN VS HUO QI 24_2

Jessica’s smile stiffened on her face as her eyes blazed with fury, staring at him.

Andrei stood awkwardly to the side, not knowing what to do. Huo Qi was shocked by Ao Chen’s actions. At a time like this, to actually say such words—what was he thinking?

Others didn’t know and thought he wanted to crash the wedding.

Jessica’s smile was forced, "Ao Chen, no wonder Huo Qi doesn’t like you. You’re really asking for it, too much."

Ao Chen subconsciously looked toward Huo Qi. Huo Qi wasn’t looking at him but staring straight ahead, uncertain, his fingers tightening around the champagne glass, his complexion flashing with contemplation and discomfort, "Sorry, I drank too much."

Drank too much after two sips of champagne?

Jessica didn’t persist or cause Ao Chen to lose face. She simply smiled and, arm in arm with Andrei, walked away.

Once they were a good distance from Ao Chen, Andrei quietly asked Jessica, "Baby, do you have some misunderstanding with this music producer? The tension when you two talk is too thick. He looks especially upset."

Jessica laughed it off, "No, don’t overthink it. He’s just being ridiculous. I’ve known him for many years. He’s always had a bad temper. Now, tormented by unrequited love, how could he possibly have a pleasant expression? He’s not dissatisfied with us; don’t worry about it."

Andrei was relieved, "As long as it’s okay, that’s good."

Angus and Allen all stood together. When Jessica came over to toast, her gaze lingered on Allen’s face for two seconds before moving on. Allen smiled, "I wish you both a harmonious marriage and happiness in your new life together."

The well-wishes from everyone else were much of the same, nothing out of the ordinary.

Having finished his drink in one gulp, Allen seemed to end his silent, unrequited love with that toast. Jessica clearly understood everything, but at that moment, she felt a pang of discomfort, "Thank you all for coming to my wedding today."

Davis laughed, "Don’t be like that. What are we, if not old friends? How could we not come to support you at your wedding? No matter what, we’ll always be there for you. I’m going to reserve my spot as the godfather of your baby right now."

Jessica smiled. Perhaps it was her pregnancy that made her seem much softer, "Yes, thank you, I know."

Andrei also raised a toast to the group, "Thank you for coming to mine and Jessica’s wedding."

In the world of adults, acquisition is tough, and letting go is even tougher. For some reason, Allen’s eyes reddened when he saw Jessica turning to leave. No matter how freely he talked, it was devastating to see someone he had once deeply loved become someone else’s wife, sharing their bed every day. Envy drove him mad, as he clenched the wine glass until it shattered, glass shards piercing his palm, quickly staining his hand red.

Davis was incredulous, hurriedly grabbing tissues to clean the glass from Allen’s hand, "What are you doing? Today is Jessica’s wedding. Don’t make it difficult for her. No matter how deep your feelings are, you have to..."

With his uninjured hand over his face, Allen felt the warmth in his palm, "I never knew I could be so vulnerable. I thought I could bless her, watch her marry someone else, but I’ve found out it’s just too hard, really, too hard." He always felt like he had missed out on something very important.

Jessica was not oblivious to Allen’s gaze on her, but she chose to ignore it. Once she had walked away, Andrei supported her, "Are you okay? Do you need to go back and rest?"

Jessica shook her head, "No need, thank you."

Andrei smiled, "We each have our needs, no need to thank me like that. But this way... when the baby is born, it won’t..."

"It’s okay, just deny it to the death."

Andrei said nothing.

...

After attending Jessica’s wedding, Huo Qi went straight back to the hotel to rest. He had a flight early the next morning to return home. He had a movie to direct and supervise, and his time could not be delayed. The original plan was to leave tonight, but there were no flights.

He had no choice but to wait for the first flight the next morning.

Just after taking a shower, his phone rang. Before he could bend down to grab it, the doorbell also sounded. He picked up the phone and walked to the door. As he opened the door, he answered the call, but he didn’t expect that the person who rang the doorbell was also the one on the phone.

Ao Chen stood outside, with his phone to his ear, eyeing the door-opening Huo Qi. Huo Qi hung up the call, standing at the door nonchalantly in his bathrobe. Ao Chen’s expression was grim, "You just open the door like that, without even asking who it is?"