Deep Love Hidden From Him

Chapter 543

Everleigh set down her utensils and looked at him seriously. She was inexplicably nervous, not knowing what Stainley would say.

He took a deep breath, and his voice was still as gentle as a dove; it was so gentle that it would make him the most eligible bachelor acknowledged by all.

"Everleigh, after I came back from abroad, I saw you and Theodore. I know that you like him. I also know that try as I might, I won't be able to earn a place in your heart."

Her eyelids drooping, she listened to him quietly.

"I wanted to talk to you about these earlier, but you have been busy. Plus, I don't have the time as well. Today, I want to take this opportunity to talk things out with you."

"Stainley, I'm sorry..."

"You don't have to apologize," he said in a gentle tone. "Let me finish. I just want to tell you that I've decided to move on. Starting today, I'll be looking for the right one for me." He looked at her with not much emotion. He had thought that his heart would ache when he said these words, but for some reason, he felt more relaxed than ever

before.

Perhaps this time, he really decided to move on for good.

There was no need to walk on eggshells around his feelings.

Now, he had completely let her go.

When Everleigh heard those words, she was stunned. "Stainley, what you said..."

"What I said is the truth. I've wasted so many years on you, but I don't regret it. At least I've tried my best and left no regrets. Am I right?"

She pursed her lips and said nothing, but in her eyes was an unconcealed whirlpool of guilt.

Who was she to have made Stainley waste all those years on her? Her guilt towards him was ineffable.

"So what I'm trying to say is, don't put the blame on yourself. You don't have to hide from me, and we can still be friends in the future. I know actions speak louder than words, and I will prove it to you."

She chuckled and said, "If that is possible, then it would be my honor."

"Really? After being entangled for so many years, I've had enough. Besides, if I don't score a girlfriend soon, my mom would probably disown me," he added while letting out a laugh.

She couldn't help but laugh along. During his college years, he had been constantly urged to find a girlfriend. It had been so many years. Sure enough, his parents couldn't wait any longer.

"Eat your meal. I've expressed what I wanted to say. What a weight off my chest." His eyes were slightly red. He had persisted for so many years, but nothing came to fruition in the end.

Yet, he had not done his long-time feelings any wrong.

"Thank you, Stainley," she said in a hoarse voice. It eased her guilt towards him at the same time.

She was really grateful.

That was the happiest meal Everleigh and Stainley had ever eaten.

"Tomorrow, I'll invite Christopher along to have dinner with you. Yay or nay?"

"Yes, I'll go for sure," she accepted without hesitation. Since they weren't going to be alone, it truly meant that he genuinely wanted to treat them to a meal.

A wide smile broke across his face. It seemed that this mode of gathering wouldn't feel so bad after all.

As they were leaving together after dinner, they were seen by Christopher, and he was stunned by what he had witnessed.

He couldn't understand what was going on.

Everleigh's attitude towards Stainley was always cold, and she would often avoid him as she would the plague.

It was shocking to see them getting along together peacefully at the moment.

"Everleigh, Stainley."

His eyes met with Stanley's and immediately knew what was going on.

"Tomorrow, I will buy you two lunch. Do remember to show up." Stainley walked up to Christopher and patted him on the shoulder. Then, he turned around and went back to his office.

Christopher's face changed. "Everleigh, what's going on with you two?"

"Stainley made it clear that he has finally decided to move on. I have one less admirer," she said with slight disappointment, but her eyes were riddled with glee.

Christopher despised her. Excuse his French, but which b*tch was the one who had ducked like a mole at the sight of Stainley again?

And now, the same girl was uttering such words.

Unbelievable.

However, as a friend, he was glad that Stainley had finally seen the light.

For the entire afternoon, Everleigh's smile never disappeared.

Just as she got off work, she saw a nurse surreptitiously checking her phone. Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

"Dr. Trevino."

"What are you looking at? You'll be in hot water if you don't get to work right now," Everleigh said kindly.

The nurse didn't care. She took out her phone and showed it to her.

"Read this news, Dr. Trevino."

The news reported the disappearance of a captain from a certain army, but his identity remained as John Doe.

Everleigh was shocked when she read it. She recalled Cecil saying that Lenold had gone for the mission and had not returned ever since.

She suspected that the missing captain could be him.

The more she thought about it, the more frightened she was. She quickly made a phone call to Cecil, but no one answered. She couldn't keep her wits about her.

She quickly walked back to her office to pack her things. She wanted to look for Cecil.

When she entered the office, she almost clashed with Christopher.

He looked flustered, while she was puzzled. "What happened to you?"

"I have to go back. There's something wrong with Felicia."

"Huh? I'll go with you." Everleigh was anxious. Felicia was a very capable person. If something happened to her, it wouldn't be minor.

Without much thought, he brought Everleigh to the Meyer family home.

Everyone was there, except Felicia.

"Mom, Dad, what happened to Felicia?"

"She has sent someone to search for Lenold's whereabouts. He encountered a problem when he went on a mission, and now no one knows where he is." As soon as Samuel finished his words, the room plunged into silence.

Everleigh couldn't accept the news and she almost fainted.

At the same time, her phone rang. It was Cecil.

"Cecil."

"Everleigh, you heard the news, right?" "I heard. Why didn't you tell me what happened earlier?" Everleigh wasn't blaming her; it was her anxiety speaking.

She knew that Lenold's job was dangerous, but she couldn't accept that this ominous day would have finally arrived at their doorstep.

"I've only found out about it recently; his job is highly confidential." Cecil's voice was hoarse. It was obvious that she was exceedingly on edge.

Everleigh glanced at the others. "Felicia is also looking for your brother. No one knows where they are right now."

"They're in my house."

Everleigh was stupefied by her words. "When did they get there?" She hitched her voice by a few notches, but quickly suppressed it.

It was not appropriate for her to make a scene in that environment.

"Who knows? I didn't know that they were together until they entered the house," Cecil explained.

"It's good that they are with you. I'm with the Meyer family right now, so I'll talk to you later." Everleigh looked at Vanessa's overwrought expression and didn't say anything more.

She decided to call Cecil later.

"Alright."

Everleigh hung up the phone and told them, "Felicia is with the Hayes family now. Did you guys know that she and Lenold are together?"

When she asked that question, she observed their expressions and actions carefully.