A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 750

Carl's eyes went wide as saucers, while Chloe and Godfrey clapped hands over their mouths in disbelief.

A breeze swept across the Grand River Academy's sports field, transporting Yvan and Matilda back to their high school days. Back then, Matilda would hide in the crowd, stealing glances at Yvan's perfect profile, her heart quietly leaping. Now, it was Yvan, looking like a helpless high school kid all over again, awkward but passionately making his confession—

"Even if you can't forgive me, it's okay. All the hatred, it's just a reflection of everything you've done for me. I'll take all the responsibility, but I don't want us, after everything we've been through, to end up with just missed opportunities. These past few days, I've missed you so much, really. Despite how busy work has been, you've been on my mind.

I'm not sure if I've ever expressed my feelings for you, but I'm not the same person I was. I can't hold it in any longer; I really like you, Matilda. More than I ever knew was possible. Every day back at the Boyd Group has been filled with thoughts of you—

Matilda, would you give me another chance, let me pursue you, and this time, let me be the one to make sacrifices for you?"

Chloe let out a squeal, "Oh my God—!"

He confessed! Yvan made his confession!

Godfrey felt like a stampede of wild thoughts was racing through his mind. What in the world was happening?! Dude, how could you just drop a bombshell like this without any warning?!

Lord have mercy! They all looked at Yvan as if he'd seen a ghost, while Matilda stepped back, her face turning beet red, finally managing to stammer out, "Have you... lost your mind?!"

Yvan sighed, turning to Carl, "Man, I forgot the roses, what do I do now..."