A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 669

\"No worries, Mr. Avice, you've been a huge help.\"\nMatilda immediately expressed her gratitude, \"I really appreciate you treating me like a true friend.\"\n\"See, isn't she just adorable?\" Mr. Avice walked over and gave Yvan's shoulder a friendly pat, \"Take good care of her for me, will ya? I'm off to chat with her date, Adrian.\"\nAdrian?\nThat name rang a bell.\nYvan looked a bit concerned as he asked, \"The Adrian Adrian?\"\n\"Exactly. Seems like you've heard the stories.\" Mr. Avice winked at Matilda, who looked like she wanted to explain something. However, Mr. Avice had already walked away, leaving her, Yvan, and another man with silver hair in an awkward silence.\nFinally, Matilda broke the ice with a smile, \"Sorry for making you witness this little drama.\"\nYvan stood there, watching Matilda smooth things over without making it difficult for her. The two men silently accompanied Matilda, until Yvan finally asked, \"So, your date is the Adrian Adrian?\"\n\"Yes.\" Matilda didn't dodge the question and admitted openly, \"I asked him if he could come with me.\"\nYvan looked at her surprisingly, then quickly masked his emotions before changing the subject, \"Your son is quite sharp.\"\nMatilda was startled, \"You've met him?\"\n\"Indeed.\" Yvan picked up a glass of champagne and offered it to Matilda, who waved it off, \"I'd rather not drink.\"\n\"It's very light, trust me.\" Yvan insisted, pushing the glass towards her. Reluctantly, she accepted and took a sip, finding it indeed to be a sweet sparkling wine that put her at ease.\nYvan noticed her reaction and frowned, \"Your son had the same reaction to me as you did.\"\nMatilda stopped in her tracks, her expression changing.\nLogan... Logan must have realized the connection between this man and Yvan.\n\"To be honest, the reactions from both you and your son have piqued my curiosity.\" Yvan didn't mind the other man's presence and openly shared, \"Your younger son told me about a man who looked a lot like me, someone who hurt you deeply, then tried to make amends by sacrificing his own life. Is that true?\"\nMatilda's hand holding the glass trembled gently, her throat felt choked up, unable to make any sound.\nSo, this bloody tale of love, when recounted by someone else in an indifferent tone, could hurt this much.\nShe blinked hard, then softly said, \"Yes, sir.\"\nPlease, no more... Don't dredge up those sleepless nights and reopen her deeply scarred wounds.\nIn her despair, Matilda buried all thoughts of Yvan deep within her heart, knowing that revisiting them would be excruciating.\nYvan failed to notice Matilda's distress, only wondering why, as he spoke those words, he felt a tightness in his chest.\nHe was about to continue when he heard her trembling voice, \"Please, no more...\"\nYvan stiffened, feeling a sharp pain spreading through his veins. Turning to meet Matilda's teary eyes, he saw her struggling to maintain a carefree smile. It was this effort that pained his sight.\n\"It's just an old story from years ago, not worth mentioning.\"