"I'm serious, Joan. Leave Larry. You two are not suitable for each other," continued Della.
If she had simply asked Joan to leave Larry, perhaps Joan would have complied. After hearing those words, however, Joan felt an unexplainable wave of anger and annoyance.
What does she mean by saying we are not suitable for each other" How can one determine if someone is suitable for oneself or otherwise?!f I'm not suitable for Larry, does that automatically make her a fit for him? Joan let out a dry laugh, her eyes filled with contempt as she glared at the woman in front of her.
Love is something mutual between both parties. As long as one party does not reciprocate the other party's feelings, the relationship would be filled with troubles and turbulence.How could she not understand such a simple principle? Joan turned her head away, refusing to give the woman in front of her the time of day.
What kind of attitude is this? Della felt her anger rising. She sure can be arrogant! Out of the blue, Della grinned and took Joan by her hand and pulled the latter towards the couch. As Joan fell onto the soft landing, Della held up her wine glass and announced, "Come on, let's get drunk tonight!"
What is Della up to?Why did she ask for me? What's her purpose?For me to accompany her as she drinks?Or get me to leave Larry? Joan was totally confused.
Della smirked subtly. All these were part of her carefully thought-out plan. Della was not a fool. She always carried out her schemes with absolute precision and caution. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to Bella, Jake's and Larry's men were in the same hotel she was in, possibly foiling her perfect plan at any time.
"Sorry, I don't drink." Joan turned down the invitation without hesitation. Who knows what horrible things she'll do to me if I get drunk.Best to be wary in this day and age.
"What, you're looking down on me too? First Larry, now you? Why is that? Am I not good enough?" Della cried out while downing the liquor, a look of agony and heartbreak on her face.
Joan's heart softened at the sight. For some reason, Joan found herself sympathizing with Della. Huh... all this is caused by loneliness.If she had a boyfriend, surely she wouldn't be in such a pathetic state.Speaking of which, what is with Larry? Why did he refuse to be with this woman? Whether it's their family background or personal abilities, they truly are a good match for each
other. So why does Larry keep rejecting her?
Joan shook her head with a sigh. Love truly is powerful and strange, making one feel whole for a second and destroying them the next.
"Quick, Joan! Pick out a song for me!" As she was speaking, Della shoved Joan to the side towards the karaoke machine.
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