Deep Love Hidden From Him novel Chapter 543

Everleigh set down her utensils and looked at him seriously. She was inexplicably nervous, not knowing what Stainley would say.

He took a deep breath, and his voice was still as gentle as a dove; it was so gentle that it would make him the most eligible bachelor acknowledged by all.

"Everleigh, after I came back from abroad, I saw you and Theodore. I know that you like him. I also know that try as I might, I won't be able to earn a place in your heart."

Her eyelids drooping, she listened to him quietly.

"I wanted to talk to you about these earlier, but you have been busy. Plus, I don't have the time as well. Today, I want to take this opportunity to talk things out with you."

"Stainley, I'm sorry..."

"You don't have to apologize," he said in a gentle tone. "Let me finish. I just want to tell you that I've decided to move on. Starting today, I'll be looking for the right one for me." He looked at her with not much emotion. He had thought that his heart would ache when he said these words, but for some reason, he felt more relaxed than ever

before.

Perhaps this time, he really decided to move on for good.

There was no need to walk on eggshells around his feelings.

Now, he had completely let her go.

When Everleigh heard those words, she was stunned. "Stainley, what you said..."

"What I said is the truth. I've wasted so many years on you, but I don't regret it. At least I've tried my best and left no regrets. Am I right?"

She pursed her lips and said nothing, but in her eyes was an unconcealed whirlpool of guilt.

Who was she to have made Stainley waste all those years on her? Her guilt towards him was ineffable.

"So what I'm trying to say is, don't put the blame on yourself. You don't have to hide from me, and we can still be friends in the future. I know actions speak louder than words, and I will prove it to you."

She chuckled and said, "If that is possible, then it would be my honor."

"Really? After being entangled for so many years, I've had enough. Besides, if I don't score a girlfriend soon, my mom would probably disown me," he added while letting out a laugh.

She couldn't help but laugh along. During his college years, he had been constantly urged to find a girlfriend. It had been so many years. Sure enough, his parents couldn't wait any longer.

"Eat your meal. I've expressed what I wanted to say. What a weight off my chest." His eyes were slightly red. He had persisted for so many years, but nothing came to fruition in the end.

Yet, he had not done his long-time feelings any wrong.

"Thank you, Stainley," she said in a hoarse voice. It eased her guilt towards him at the same time.

She was really grateful.

That was the happiest meal Everleigh and Stainley had ever eaten.

"Tomorrow, I'll invite Christopher along to have dinner with you. Yay or nay?"

"Yes, I'll go for sure," she accepted without hesitation. Since they weren't going to be alone, it truly meant that he genuinely wanted to treat them to a meal.

A wide smile broke across his face. It seemed that this mode of gathering wouldn't feel so bad after all.

As they were leaving together after dinner, they were seen by Christopher, and he was stunned by what he had witnessed.

He couldn't understand what was going on.

Everleigh's attitude towards Stainley was always cold, and she would often avoid him as she would the plague.

It was shocking to see them getting along together peacefully at the moment.

"Everleigh, Stainley."

His eyes met with Stanley's and immediately knew what was going on.

"Tomorrow, I will buy you two lunch. Do remember to show up." Stainley walked up to Christopher and patted him on the shoulder. Then, he turned around and went back to his office.

Christopher's face changed. "Everleigh, what's going on with you two?"

"Stainley made it clear that he has finally decided to move on. I have one less admirer," she said with slight disappointment, but her eyes were riddled with glee.

Christopher despised her. Excuse his French, but which b*tch was the one who had ducked like a mole at the sight of Stainley again?