Chapter 189

The next morning, I still saw Wynnie at the competition venue. Unlike before, I didn't stop for her. I walked right past her. I didn't miss the change in her expression, and strangely, I felt a bit of satisfaction. She already knew that Richard was someone her mother had placed by her side, yet what did she do about it? She didn't drive him out of her life. Maybe it was because she couldn't let go of the companionship and feelings they shared. If she truly loved me, as she claimed to be so dependent on me, why did she allow Richard to confront me, hurt me with words, and even try to affect the people around me? Wynnie, as usual, caught up with me and pulled me into a secluded corner. "Sebastian, I know Richard's presence upset you, but I've already dealt with it. Could you…" I chuckled, feeling no emotional stirrings within me. "Can I forgive you? Forgive you for what? "For choosing to misunderstand me and torment me when you could have investigated the past? For toying with m