Chapter 157

In the end, thanks to Willie's mediation, Elijah purchased the painting for 200 thousand dollars. Then, he gifted it to me. Mrs. Bryant was excluded from the bid, so the price of the painting returned to its original value. Dissatisfaction was written all over Mrs. Bryant's chubby face. That being said, Jonathan, Elijah, and a silent Logan were in the room. She was experienced in the business world. Naturally, she was aware that this wasn't the right time for her to kick up a fuss. She left right away and left the painting to Elijah. After Elijah paid up, Willie handed the art piece to me on his behalf. He then left silently. I spotted him turning back to take one last glance at me after he left. From that glance, I could see the same sadness in his eyes. Could it be… that he still loved me? Logan put his hand on my shoulder. In a gentle voice, he urged, "Let's go, Ari." I nodded, then held onto his hand meekly. … When I got back to the hospital, I unwrapped the painti