Chapter 234: A Wager
Terrence’s words were like a cold shower, extinguishing all of Azure’s hopes. Her joy at returning was first dampened by deception, then by the news of Meredith’s pregnancy. She stood no chance.
Now, Terrence’s cold and ruthless words stabbed at her heart.
Azure clutched her chest, about to speak, when a sharp pain seized her. She swayed, dizzy.
Terrence quickly steadied her. “What’s wrong?”
“Take me to my room. My medicine… it’s in my room,” Azure gasped in pain.All content is © N0velDrama.Org.
Terrence could only suppress his anger and help her to her hotel room. Once inside, he asked, “Where’s the medicine?”
Azure, her face pale and strained, said weakly, “In the drawer by the bed.”
Terrence found the medicine, quickly read the instructions, and handed her two pills.
After taking the pills and a sip of water, Azure leaned back and nodded faintly, “I have angina. This pain is nothing compared to hearing about your marriage and your wife’s pregnancy. Terrence Sterling, is there really no chance for us? Are we over?”
Azure lookedat him with sadness and hope in her eyes.
Terrence’s expression remained impassive. “Azure, I think you’re mistaken. We never had a beginning, so how can there be an end?”
“No beginning?” Azure struggled to sit up, disbelief in her voice. “That’s not true. You loved me, everyone knew we were in love. If it hadn’t been for your mother’s interference, our story wouldn’t have ended this way. You even told me to reach out if I needed anything. Doesn’t that show you still care?”
Terrence frowned deeply, “Azure, you’re wrong. I never loved you. I’m sorry if I gave you that impression. My commitment the other day was to atone for my mother’s actions, which I owe you for.”
“Atone?” Azure’s voice grew agitated. “It wasn’t like that. How can you say you never loved me? Everyone thought we were perfect for each other. Do you despise me?”
As she spoke, Azure threw herself into Terrence’s arms, trying to kiss him. Terrence turned his head away and firmly pushed her back, his tone tinged with anger, “Azure, please don’t.”
After pushing her away, Terrence stood up, his face cold. “This is my final warning. Stay away from my wife. If she gets hurt, I won’t forgive you.”
Azure felt as though a thousand arrows had pierced her heart. Her resentment grew as she faced the harsh reality.
“Terrence Sterling, this is the first time I’ve seen you so angry, protecting a woman. But if it hadn’t been for what your mother did, we could have been together, right? You owe me for what she did. How will you repay that debt?”
Terrence had indeed tolerated more from Azure due to his mother’s misdeeds. If it had been anyone else, they would have been thrown away long ago.
Terrence had never truly loved Azure, nor had he ever considered her as a potential wife. A misunderstanding led Stella to act rashly to drive Azure away by hiring thugs, which resulted in a tragic assault on Azure. Terrence, learning about it too late, couldn’t prevent the damage.
The day after the incident, Azure had left. The assault had devastated her, a young woman in her early twenties.
Terrence furrowed his brow, “What do you want?”
Azure responded, “I want to live in Thornfield Gardens for three months. I want to see how deep your feelings for Meredith really are. I challenge you. If after three months you and Meredith are still happy together, I’ll leave the city forever, and we’ll be even. If not, you marry me.”