Chapter 245 Goodbye, Never to Meet Again
In the dimly lit basement, a figure emerged from the elevator. She was wearing a hat and a mask, her figure wrapped in a trench coat. She looked secretive and cautious, as if she were deliberately avoiding something. Despite this, one could still recognize her at a glance - it was Anna.
"It's Anna! Anna!" Charlie exclaimed excitedly, wanting to open the car door and get out. However, a low-key and steady sedan drove up and stopped right next to Anna. The car door opened, and a tall, gentle figure got out. He courteously helped her into the car, and then the car drove away as if it had never been there.
Simon?
The two were meeting at this time? Especially Anna, who knew Simon had gotten married and yet was secretly meeting with him?
Giorgio's face was tinged with a wave of anger, his aura was icy as he said, "Is this the pitiful distress you were talking about? Wanting to commit suicide?" He saw that she was perfectly fine!
Charlie didn't expect to stumble upon this scene. It was entirely the wrong time! His face turned awkward as he tried to defend her, "Anna and Mr. Dalio must have something to discuss. Should we follow them?"
What nonsense!
Giorgio gave Charlie a cold glance and said to Little Tony, "Back to the office." This time, his voice was unusually cold, exuding an undeniable command and authority. Little Tony didn't dare disobey and immediately started the car to leave.
The two cars drove in different directions, getting further and further apart.
Inside the car, Anna looked at Simon curiously, "Isn't Mrs. Dalio coming along? I'm worried that if we meet alone, she'll get angry again." Her tone was steady, and she didn't seem upset at all. She was even considering him and Mirlinda.
Simon suddenly felt defeated. On the way here, he had been thinking about how to explain to her, how to handle their current relationship and the emotions of not wanting to part. But at this moment, her calm indifference made him realize - she had never loved him. Only those who weren’t in love could be so indifferent.
He didn't want to expose it, so he gently said, "She slept late last night and is still sleeping. About last night, I want to apologize on her behalf." His voice was filled with difficulty and pain.
Anna quickly said, "It's okay, Simon. You don't have to apologize. I had the hotel staff come over, so nothing happened. And... Simon, you don't need to feel guilty about the whole thing. I've always thought you needed a better girl. Mrs. Dalio is pregnant now; you two should get along well. She is very suitable for you in terms of family background and ability, and it's obvious that she loves you a lot. In the future, we can be like friends or siblings. So, Simon, you must work hard and take care of your health. Otherwise, if I have any difficulties in the future, I won't have anyone else to help me but you!"
She spoke lightly, but very seriously.
Simon listened to her every word; his previous thoughts became more certain. True lovers couldn't be friends after breaking up. Perhaps, she didn't not love him, she just never considered him as a real boyfriend. Their previous interactions... weren't they just like friends? Siblings?
With a bitter taste spreading in his heart, he squeezed out a stiff smile, "Alright, if you have any problems in the future, feel free to find me. I will solve them for you."
Anna nodded happily and looked out the window, "You can stop at the supermarket intersection ahead. I need to buy some stuff."
Simon nodded, watching Anna get out of the car, her figure and her smile getting smaller and smaller in the rearview mirror until they disappeared. His gentle face gradually darkened; he felt truly defeated. What was harder than apologizing was when even an apology was meaningless because you were never cared about . But it was okay, her heart wasn't with him, let her be free.
On the roadside, Anna watched the small car drive away, the smile on her face gradually fading. The words she had said earlier were all thought out before she left the house. She didn't want to make Simon feel awkward or face his apology. After all, she hadn't invested much in their relationship and even had so many ambiguous interactions with Giorgio... Her ease and smile would make him feel less guilty. This was the only thing she could do for him.
'Boom!' A muffled thunder tore through the sky, heralding the arrival of a heavy rain.
Anna came back to her senses, quickly entered the supermarket to buy some snacks that Penny liked, and then took a taxi back to the hotel.
"Mommy, you're back! Wow, there are my favorite chips and cotton candy. Love you~~" The little girl lit up with a bright smile as soon as she saw the snacks.
Her eyes, black and white like obsidian, were untainted and bright.
Anna's heavy mood was relieved. She picked up Penny, smelling the scent on her, feeling very satisfied.
As long as she had Penny, she had the whole world.
"By the way, Mommy, Charlie came by just now," the little girl suddenly spoke.
Anna raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Charlie? What did he come here for? Was he alone?"
"Yes. He came to see me. He said Giorgio was downstairs earlier, specifically coming to see you. But when he saw you getting into the car with Mr. Dalio, he left in anger," the little girl said seriously and emphatically, just as Charlie had instructed.
Anna's eyebrows furrowed deeper.
Giorgio had come to see her earlier? She and Simon had gotten into the car to say their final goodbyes and reassure Simon. Why was he angry about that?
She instinctively picked up her phone to send him a message, then realized... why should she explain to him?
They had broken up. She was no longer playing the role of Katherine, they had no relationship, and there was no need for her to care whether there was a misunderstanding or not. She didn't have the status to explain.
She simply said "Oh," and sat down on the sofa with Penny, "Shall we watch TV? Once the flights resume, we'll go home to Sara."
The little girl shook her head, "But Charlie said that when Giorgio is angry, he always beats him. He hopes you can help explain for his sake, or else he'll be in a lot of trouble. Mommy, Charlie has a scary daddy; it's so pitiful. Please help him!" As she spoke, she hugged Anna's arms and acted cute.
Anna was speechless.
Were these two kids sent by heaven to give her a hard time?
However, it was undeniable that when Giorgio was angry, he was very good at showing his displeasure, which wasn't good for the children.
In the end, she still sent a text message.
"Mr. Vittorio,
This is Anna. Charlie is both physically and mentally healthy, but autism is a little demon buried in his heart and is prone to relapse. As his father, I hope you can pay more attention to his emotions and care for him.
As soon as the flights resume, I will return to Vista Heights. Goodbye."
The text was steady, without any explanation of the reasons, just a simple instruction to take good care of Charlie and a statement of her determination to leave.
The word 'goodbye' also implied 'never to meet again.'
At the other end, Giorgio, who was working at his desk, heard the text message sound. He instinctively glanced up and saw that it was a message from Anna.
His long hand holding the pen paused slightly, put down his work, picked up his phone to open it, and then- after seeing the content, his handsome face darkened.
She left without a word yesterday.
Today she wanted to say goodbye completely with just a text message?
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