Chapter 628 Childhood Memories
Hearing that, Evelyn was a little surprised. After regaining her senses, she nodded and said, "Go ahead."
"Would you fall in love with me if I met you before he did?"
Evelyn was stunned.
To be frank, she had never considered the possibility that Anthony mentioned.
Just as the saying went, "Life goes on no matter what."
Most of us assumed that our marriage was the outcome of our efforts.
In fact, our destiny had been preordained a long time ago.
It had been so long that Evelyn could not remember exactly when it was.
So, where should she start?
She remained silent for a moment, and Anthony was not in a hurry. He sat quietly with her, waiting for her answer.
"We met when we were three years old," Evelyn said softly after a long silence.
Anthony was stunned.
He gazed at Evelyn with a twinkle in his bright eyes.
She curled her lips slightly and stared at the distant misty sky in the night sky. "At the time, my dad was his grandpa's assistant and would often go out with him to do tasks. My mom was afraid that I would be bored at home, so she often took me to the Blaines' house to play," she said softly.
"It was at that time that I met him."
Suddenly, the memories came flooding back, taking her back to that warm afternoon twenty years ago.
Then, she smiled softly and continued, "I was so young at the time that I could not even walk properly. I was playing with the falcons in the yard behind their house, and I was tripped over by a stone.
In fact, it would have been nothing serious if I were just tripped by a stone, but there was a pond in front of me. I lost my footing and fell into it.
The water in the pond was so deep that I still recall being immersed in it from the top of my head and having it flow through my face, nose, and mouth.
I struggled in the water desperately, screaming and struggling. But the adults went to the house, and the servants who accompanied me also left due to some urgent matters.
So, no one came to save me. But when I was just about to give up, someone suddenly grabbed my hand.
Marty pulled me up hard swam back to shore with me in his arms.
I was terrified at the moment. I was in a daze and could not remember who rescued me. All I did was cry.
My family hurried to find me after hearing that I had fallen into the water. Everyone crowded around me and blamed each other.
Well, they didn't know that I had fallen by myself at that time. I didn't want to blame anyone. I was just scared and wanted to be held by someone.
Later, when I saw him, he was still dressed in wet clothing. He stood not far away, handed over candy in his hand, and said, 'Don't cry anymore. This candy is for you.'
Wasn't it completely normal? A brave seven-year-old child rescued a three-year-old child who had fallen into the water.
That happened a long time ago. I should not have remembered it, logically speaking, but I did.
I could even recall his smile at the moment, as well as the shyness that appeared on his face when he handed me the candy."
As Evelyn spoke, Anthony had been quietly listening with no expression on his face.
However, his hand that was placed at a side suddenly clenched tightly.
Then, Evelyn went on, "Later, I often went to the Blaines' house to play. Since his elder brother was a lot older than him, he had a lot to learn from his grandpa. So, only Marty could accompany me to play.
We soon became childhood friends. Then, we would share everything.
At that time, I always followed Marty around. He always took care of me and did not let anyone bully me as if he were my elder brother."
Tears seemed to well up in her eyes as she spoke.
After that, Evelyn turned around and smiled at Anthony. "Look, I recall so many details. Every memory I had with him was literally engraved in my heart."
Anthony's heart tightened, and his tightened her grip even more. Besides, his nails were on the verge of digging into his hand.
Evelyn smiled and said, "I always thought that I fell in love with him after we met again. But then I realized that I had fallen in love with him long ago. It was just like a seed buried in the ground. It would eventually grow into a towering tree as long as there was sunlight and water. Even I couldn't deceive myself anymore."
She then looked at Anthony seriously once more and said, "So, will I still fall for Marty if I were to meet you first?"
"I think I will. After all, it didn't matter who I met first. I have had him in my heart since the moment he jumped into the pond to save me. There will never be another person in this world who can replace him in my heart."
"So, Anthony, this is why I can't be your girlfriend. If I do so, I will not only feel guilty, but I will also feel even more sorry for him. I'm sorry. I hope that in the future you will find someone who truly loves and appreciates you."
After Evelyn finished, Anthony didn't say anything.
There was a strange and silent atmosphere between them at that time.
After some time, Anthony finally sighed.
It seemed to be self-mockery, but it also seemed that he was mocking something else.
He softly said, "I see. I used to think I was the same as him, and it was just a matter of time..."
Then, he smiled and lowered his head slightly to conceal the sadness in his eyes.
Anthony lifted his head again after a moment. His normal gentle smile had already returned.
He smiled as he turned to face Evelyn and said, "Don't worry. I will keep this secret forever and not pester you anymore."
Evelyn pursed her lips and said softly, "Thank you."
"Evelyn, I should thank you instead. Regardless of your wishes, I have been interfering with your life. But now I see why. Don't worry. In the future, I will also meet someone who loves me. I hope to pursue the same happiness you did."
Hearing what he said, Evelyn knew that he had already accepted the fact.
Only then did she put her mind at ease and smile. "Of course!"
Log in with Google Account
Chapters
Favorite
Settings
