Chapter 35 Misunderstandings Abound

Scarlett's mind was a mess. She never expected this melodramatic turn of events. She had been living in another city all this while, and this was her first day back in Pearl City to celebrate Olivia's birthday. How did she end up running into Jude? "Eat." She looked doubtfully at the decent-looking dish of rice, meat, and vegetables, and then at Jude. When did he learn to cook? Still, it had nothing to do with her. As old memories resurfaced on her mind, she straightened her back and looked at him without touching the food. "It took death for me to learn to let go. Jude, as I've told you, you're free now." "Screw that godforsaken freedom! Who told her that I want to be free?!" Jude's eyes were filled with anger. Scarlett secretly clenched her hands into fists. "No, I can't let myself get hurt again." "Dying once is experience enough." "Jude, even if I've made a mistake, I've already repaid you with my life two years ago," she said slowly. Under her serene appearance was a