Chapter 457

"You are amazing, Ivan," Bethany said sincerely. If not for what had happened then, he would be thriving now and not in this situation. "Hahaha..." Ivan laughed so heartily that he rocked back and forth, with tears in his eyes. "You're still the same as you used to be, Bethany." "Huh?" Bethany didn't quite get it. He suddenly looked at her deeply but didn't explain what he meant. Instead, he stood up, turning his back to her. "Anyone can see that my life is over." He took a few steps to the window, gazing at the bustling, vibrant scene outside. However, deep down, he knew it no longer had anything to do with him. "Don't be so hopeless, Ivan," Bethany said, standing up and following him. "Both Kelly and you are still young. You still can turn things around." Ivan's back was still turned as he replied, "No, it's all over. It was over long ago." "Ivan..." she commented, sounding anxious. "Bethany," Ivan suddenly turned around. "You already know, don't you? I'm hooked on drugs, a