Chapter 879 Bruce, Once We Break Up, We Are Strangers!
Lonnie's opposition didn't surprise Bruce at all.
In their social circle, marrying a waitress was practically a scandal.
Bruce was long past his rebellious phase. He wasn't trying to defy his family, nor was he uninterested in beautiful women.
He just believed that an interesting soul was more important.
But his father had a point about the children's education. Bruce figured he could handle that himself... As for Freya, let her do what she loves!
Bruce stood up, ready to leave.
Lonnie called after him, "Where are you going? To see that waitress?"
Seeing Bruce's displeasure, Lonnie softened his tone, "Bruce, it's not about her job, but she didn't even go to college, right? She's not a match for our family. An incompatible marriage won't be happy!"
"At first, it might be exciting, but over time, what will sustain this relationship and marriage? She might be captivated by your looks and status for a lifetime, but you, Bruce, in ten years... or even two years when you get bored, will you still find her interesting? You'll only be frustrated that she can't fit into the social circles, and you'll be annoyed by household chores!"
Bruce dropped his playful demeanor.
He calmly and seriously said, "But I like her now! Dad, I'll consider what you said."
Lonnie wanted to curse!
After Bruce left, he called his wife, Marcella Porter, and told her everything.
Marcella was stunned.
She said, "No way! He dumped Sienna from the Hawkins family, who is so beautiful?"
Lonnie, in a harsh tone, said, "I think he's been bewitched!"
Bruce returned to his office.
He took out his phone. Usually, around this time, Sienna would ask if he was coming home.
Most of the time, he wouldn't reply. If he was coming home, he would respond.
Thinking back, they hadn't communicated much in the past six months. So, she had already guessed they would break up, which is why she was so calm?
Today, there was no message from her.
Bruce opened the chat window and typed a message: [What kind of jewelry do you like?]
But he couldn't manage to send it.
Sienna had blocked him!
Bruce's face darkened. He stared at his phone for a while, then tried calling her, but she had blocked his number too!
Their breakup was really clean and swift!
Bruce thought about letting it go, but then he decided he should maintain some dignity as a man. After all, it was his fault.
So, he grabbed his car keys, planning to buy her a set of jewelry and have Anna deliver it. That would be the end of their chapter.
As he got into his car, he received a call from Freya.
He was getting off work, and she was just starting hers.
Freya's voice was sweet, "Bruce, I might be working until midnight tonight."
Bruce lazily replied, "Then get some rest early!"
Freya paused, then softly asked, "Don't you want to grab a late-night snack?"
Bruce thought for a moment, "I don't usually eat late-night snacks. Before..."
He was about to say that Sienna didn't have the habit of eating late-night snacks because she was afraid of gaining weight, but he stopped himself.
Comparing his current girlfriend to his ex was rude, even if it was unintentional.
Sure enough, Freya felt a bit hurt.
But she quickly adjusted and cheerfully said, "Then how about breakfast tomorrow?"
Bruce really didn't want to eat fried dough. He thought for a moment and said, "Maybe later! I'll make breakfast for you every day!"
Bruce's sweet talk was naturally charming, and Freya loved it. She didn't know that Bruce had never cooked before, let alone gotten up early to make breakfast for a woman.
The Taylor Villa had a dozen servants, so Bruce never needed to cook.
But sweet talk is always delightful.
Freya quickly hung up, happily heading to work amidst her friend's teasing about her future as a rich wife.
Bruce heard those teasing words too.
He frowned slightly. Although he wanted to marry her, he had never explicitly said so, and he didn't like such jokes.
But for now, he could tolerate everything about Freya.
He lightly pressed the gas pedal and headed to the most famous shopping center in town.
He didn't expect to see Sienna there, with a man... looking very intimate.
Bruce only saw the man's back!
The man was putting a dazzling diamond necklace around Sienna's slender neck, adjusting it. There was no way they had no relationship!
Bruce watched quietly.
He thought, 'So, she already has a new boyfriend, and he's quite well-off!'
Any guilt he felt towards her vanished instantly.
Bruce walked over, quite composed, and said, "What a coincidence! New boyfriend? Aren't you going to introduce us?"
Sienna saw him, her eyes blazing.
She knew Bruce had misunderstood and hurt him, but instead of explaining, she pulled Johnny closer, holding his arm, "Yes, my new boyfriend!"
Seeing him face-to-face, Bruce was stunned.
It was Johnny! Sienna's brother-in-law!
Johnny quickly understood the situation, realizing the couple had a fight and he was being mistaken as the third party.
He extended his hand to Bruce, smiling slightly, "Bruce, long time no see! So, you and Sienna are close? From your tone, it sounds like you caught her cheating. Were you two dating?"
His words directly clarified Bruce and Sienna's relationship.
Bruce didn't deny it. He shook Johnny's hand, "We broke up yesterday."
Johnny nodded, "So, you broke up! Why didn't you bring your new girlfriend? Are you cheating on her too?"
Bruce remained silent.
Sienna felt a secret satisfaction. She took off the necklace and said to Johnny, "The size is perfect! Lola will love it!"
It turned out Johnny was buying a gift for Lola and wanted to surprise her by having Sienna try it on.
Johnny had the store clerk wrap it up.
He didn't interfere with the ex-couple, but before leaving, he mocked Bruce, "Bruce, are you here to buy a Valentine's gift? How many are you buying?"
Bruce forced a smile, "A breakup gift!"
Johnny stroked his chin and nodded at Sienna, "Sienna has high standards! Don't embarrass yourself with a cheap gift!"
Bruce had experienced Johnny's sharpness in business, but he didn't expect his private remarks to be so cutting.
After Johnny left, Bruce looked at Sienna, his tone softening, "What do you like? I'll buy it for you."
Sienna leaned against the counter.
She was tall, and today she wore knee-high boots, making her legs look long.
After Bruce spoke, she casually tossed her hair, "Why buy a gift after breaking up?"
She turned to leave.
Bruce grabbed her hand, frowning, "Don't be stubborn!"
Sienna laughed, "Not accepting your gift is being stubborn? Bruce, I was obedient and gentle because I liked you. Now that you've cheated, should I still indulge you? Either you're crazy, or I am!"
She sneered, "There's no such thing as a free lunch. You cheat and break up, and still want to feel good about it? Should I be your bridesmaid at your wedding? Bruce, am I that generous?"
Bruce suddenly asked softly, "Did you cry last night?"
Sienna gently pulled her hand away.
She was silent for a moment, then spoke in a low voice, "Bruce, do you know what you're doing? Breaking up and not bothering each other is basic etiquette! Your concern and gifts... will be misunderstood! If we're breaking up, let's do it completely, no ties. I won't interfere with your life, and you don't interfere with mine! After breaking up... we're just strangers."
Sienna finished speaking and turned to leave.
She didn't look back, not because she didn't like him anymore, but because she was the one who was abandoned. The relationship was over, but she had to keep some dignity.
She would rather cry alone than accept his false comfort.
She wouldn't entangle with them or compete with that girl named Freya! From the moment Bruce cheated, he was just a passerby to her!
"Sienna."
Bruce called after her.
She stopped, hearing him say, "I used to like you a lot! I admit I got tired over time! I did think about marrying you, but the impulse wasn't strong enough!"
Sienna took a deep breath.
After a moment, she took a cup of coffee from a nearby clerk, walked up to Bruce, and poured it over his head!
Sienna sneered, "Bruce, you're such a self-righteous jerk!"
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