She sighed and tried to come up with a suitable answer . But never got the chance .
"Why did you leave him and go away, Jia Li? That wedding gown, that bridal bouquet of flowers, that groom, all of those belonged to you . Why did you forfeit it to a woman who is nowhere close to being the partner that my brother needs? Don't look at me with those shocked eyes . I know all about your divorce," her voice rang with censure .
Jia Li was speechless .
"What I want to know is why does brother Tang not know about it? All those years ago, YOU decided to marry someone else, howsoever compelling the reasons may have been . And now, both of you could have had a shot at insurmountable happiness, but again it was YOU who decided against it, again whatever the reasons maybe . Few days ago, I saw my brother take fake vows and produce plastic smiles, all because of you . It could have been so different, so beautiful…why, I need to know why you did it," Chu was breathless with anger .
Jia Li got up from the couch and went to the sideboard . She came back with a glass of water and offered it wordlessly to the fiery woman, whom she loved as her own . She didn't know how to explain or defend her actions or whether she even wanted to . But she was sure in her heart that a fresh start with Mei Zhen is what Tang needed and deserved .
It was eventually Ethan who broke the silence and said, "I think enough has been said for a day . Let's not ponder over the what-ifs and focus on the present . What's done is done, anyways . "
He gave an understanding smile to Jia Li and steered Chu towards the door .
Everyone seemed to have forgotten Wang Wei's presence there, so it startled them momentarily when he spoke up .
"I still need to discuss the project with Jia Li . So why don't you both go ahead with your day . I shall connect with you soon," he said, averting his eyes from those of Jia Li's .
"I honestly have no solace to offer to you at the moment . Also it will be great if you don't utter a single word as an explanation about how or why have I been dragged into your sorry mess lest I forget my manners and throw you out of my house, bleeding heart be damned!" she fumed, the minute Ethan and Chu left the house .
"I have not stayed back for me," he spoke quietly .
"Please! I don't need any comforting . Why don't you concentrate upon your own situation?" she lashed back .
"I will go away but I just wanted you to know few things . First, the entire world's burden doesn't necessarily need to rest on your shoulders . You aren't responsible for anyone else's happiness but your own . Second, I do have a project in mind which may interest you . Whenever you feel you are ready, just give me a call . I have left my card at the table . Lastly, I apologise for bringing fresh wave of pain to you via Chu but I had no means to reach you or forewarn you and for that I am truly sorry," with that statement hanging in the air, he left .
She crumbled on the floor right there, finally letting the bitter salt flow out of her .
Chapter end
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