Chapter 74

But at that moment, the Humphrey family was celebrating a banquet, and no one really noticed me. However, even if Reynaldo didn’t say anything, I couldn’t leave. There were pastries and drinks on the table. I took a piece of cake and silently ate a few bites until I was full. Bored and absentmindedly scrolling through my phone, a shadow suddenly cast over in front of me. I instinctively looked up and saw Winston. Winston looked at me quietly, with a few traces of sadness and hurt in his expression. Before he spoke, I quickly stood up and wanted to leave. The more I am around the Humphrey family, the more I want to avoid him. Now, all I wanted was to quietly wait until the end of the banquet and then leave. I really, really don’t want to create any more troubles. However, as soon as I got up, Winston grabbed my arm. His handsome face was filled with a wounded expression: “Ralda, do you really hate seeing me like this?” “No.” I forcefully pushed his hand away and said to him seriously, “It’s not that I hate seeing you, but you know, because of the relationship I have with your older brother, we have to avoid suspicion within the Humphrey family. Otherwise, they will gossip.” “But you had already divorced my elder brother, it doesn’t matter anymore, they all know,” Winston said urgently. I shook my head, “Actually, whether your eldest brother and I have divorced or not, we are no longer suitable to meet each other. I already made it clear to you last time.” “Ralda…” “Really, please don’t do this anymore. I know you are worried about me, care about me, but doing this in front of everyone will only cause unnecessary trouble for me.” Winston suddenly fell silent, his eyes gazing at me quietly, filled with hurt. I lowered my gaze, and my heart was also uncomfortable. Even if there is no possibility between me and Winston, the past friendship still remains. If possible, I don’t want to say anything to hurt him. But not speaking clearly about certain things will only lead to bigger misunderstandings. “Mr. Humphrey, you don’t have to worry about me, really, I am fine now.” “Mr. Humphrey?” Winston’s expression was even more hurt. I averted my gaze and didn’t look at him. He looked at me and suddenly laughed sadly, “You say you’re fine now, but how did you get those injuries on your body? Wasn’t it him who hit you?” I didn’t speak. He murmured again, “Actually, you don’t have to avoid me like this. I came just to bring you some ointment for your scratches.” He said as he handed me a medicine bottle, “This medicine can also treat bruises and injuries. It should be able to be applied to the injury on your leg too.” The medicine is new, and the medicine box has not been opened. It must be that he just went out to buy it. I didn’t reach out my hand to take it, and I tried to say politely, “No need, just a minor skin injury…” However, before I could finish my words, he lifted my hand and forcefully shoved the box of medicine into it. He smiled bitterly and said, “I knew you didn’t want to see me, afraid of causing trouble for you. During this time, I have always restrained the urge to see you. Today, it was rare to see you, and I felt a bit excited in my heart. I didn’t consider many things thoroughly, which caused trouble for you. I’m sorry.” With such a wounded expression and saying such words, it was difficult for me not to feel guilty in my heart. I pursed my lips and looked up at him, “Actually, you don’t have to apologize to me. In the end, you were also doing it for my own good. It’s my fault, I let you down, and I’m the one who should apologize.” “Ralda…” Winston’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears. He choked and said, “If I hadn’t left midway due to some personal matters during that class reunion back then, Reynaldo wouldn’t have had the opportunity to take advantage. I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. I was in the wrong…” I sighed and was about to comfort him. Suddenly, I saw Reynaldo standing behind him, three meters away, looking coldly in this direction. My heart trembled fiercely. I quickly averted my gaze and said to Winston, “It’s all in the past now, and that matter itself has nothing to do with you. You don’t need to blame yourself.” “Ralda…” Winston wanted to say something else, but I quickly interrupted him, saying, “Please don’t say anymore. I don’t want to bring up the past.”