Chapter 400 Accepted
"Did you really see Brad? How's he doing? Has he lost weight? Does he have enough clothes? It's freezing there. Did Jenny mess with him? Is he hurt?" The second I heard Daniel had seen Brad, I lost it and grabbed his sleeve across the table.
Daniel glanced at his sleeve, which I was clutching, and gave a faint, bittersweet smile.
That was when I realized how out of line I had been. I quickly let go and gave an awkward smile, apologizing.
Daniel said, "He's a bit thinner, but he's okay. Jenny's just restricted his movements. The weight loss is from the tough and exhausting work he's doing."
Hearing that, I smiled genuinely. If Brad was okay, then I was okay.
"What did Brad say?" I asked eagerly, unable to hold back.
Professor Evans chimed in, "Alright, Daniel, just tell her everything. She's fragile right now, and it'll be hard to comfort her if she starts crying again."
Daniel chuckled softly. The way he looked down and laughed reminded me so much of Brad.
Daniel said, "At the birthday party, you know what Brad said. But Jenny didn't buy it. She thought no one could resist her offer to boost his career. After bringing Brad to Silverbrook City, she revealed the task she wanted him to do."
"What was it?" I had a hunch.
If my guess was right, Jenny was truly ruthless. But no matter how ruthless she was, she'd be the one disappointed. Jenny's constant manipulation showed she didn't deserve loyalty. Someone who didn't know how to love sincerely would never get true love.
Daniel continued, "Jenny wants Brad to have no contact with you for two years, not even meeting. During these two years, if you have no conflicts and continue to trust and love each other as before, she'll give up on Brad, and her life-saving debt will be considered repaid."
How could Jenny be so wicked!
Not seeing each other for two years and no contact at all. It was so cruel for people in love.
I hadn't seen Brad for just a few days, and I was already going crazy with longing. If I didn't see him for two years, I might really lose it.
Jenny was trying to destroy my relationship with Brad. It was her last chance to forcibly take him. She'd definitely use every trick in the book to get his attention and affection within those two years. Jenny might even resort to dirty tactics to completely win him over.
Two years! Jenny might be plotting all sorts of schemes with her devious mind; Brad would have to constantly guard against her.
If Brad fell into Jenny's trap, she'd get what she wanted. If not, she'd still have tortured Brad and me for two years. No matter the outcome, it seemed Jenny would be the winner.
How could Jenny be so cruel!
For the first time, I realized someone could be so hateful.
Daniel didn't continue because there was no need to.
The Brad I knew would definitely agree for the sake of our future. This meant that from the day Brad went on his business trip, we were destined not to see each other for two years; we couldn't even say a word. And all of this was a trap set by Jenny to take Brad.
From today on, Jenny was the person I hated most in my life; she was my enemy. I really hated her.
From today on, I would strive to improve myself. One day, I would repay Jenny tenfold for the humiliation Brad suffered because of her.
My tears suddenly dried up.
The situation was already set and couldn't be changed.
What use was crying? It was just a sign of weakness. What I needed to do was be strong. I needed to constantly grow and bravely fight alongside Brad. When Brad returned, I would greet him in my best state.
In the future, we would have plenty of good days to be together. There's no rush for now.
Daniel saw that I wasn't speaking and thought I was too shocked to react. He called my name worriedly.
I looked up and smiled slightly at Daniel. My panic and anger gradually subsided, replaced by determination. "It's okay; don't worry. It's just two years. My relationship with Brad can't be changed by two years. I believe in Brad and our unbreakable love."
I asked, "But what about Brad's job at the university? I still have a year and a half before I graduate. As long as Brad returns to teach, we can see each other easily. That shouldn't count as breaking the agreement, right?"
Daniel said, "Do you think Jenny would be so foolish as not to consider that? She has already reached an agreement with the school under the pretext of cooperation, ensuring that Brad will be away from teaching duties for at least a year. This means that for a year, Brad will not be teaching at the university. Since he is away on official business and has brought significant benefits to the school, his teaching qualification will be retained. After a year, the situation will be reassessed, but National Capital University will always have a place for him."
At this point, no matter how unwilling I was, it was of no use.
I had to unconditionally accept Jenny's unfair terms and patiently endure the year.
I asked, "Do Emma and the others know? Jenny wouldn't go so far as to not let Brad reunite with his family during holidays like Christmas, would she?"
I clenched my fingers tightly, the pain from my nails digging into my palms making me more clear-headed than ever.
Daniel rubbed his temples. He was ready to light another cigarette but decided against it. "Brad and I met secretly for less than half an hour. We only had time to discuss the important things. What you mentioned didn't come up. Whether Jenny allows it or not depends on how Brad negotiates. It's not entirely impossible."
By this point, the whole situation was clear. My heart finally settled, though I couldn't describe how I felt.
Professor Evans, who had been silent, asked me, "Do you believe it?"
I was taken aback. Believe what? Was Professor Evans referring to the situation or Daniel himself? Either way, I believed it, because Professor Evans wouldn't allow anyone to joke about such matters.
I nodded. "I believe it, Professor Evans."
Professor Evans asked, "Are you just going to accept it?"
To be honest, I didn't want to accept it, but so far, I had no better solution. Besides, we owed Jenny a life-saving favor and we had to repay it sooner or later. It was actually good that Jenny stated her terms now. At least there would be a turning point after a year.
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