My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 222

Olivia was so in love with Christopher and had been chasing after him for so many years. It couldn't possibly be that easy for her to give up on him and find another man who would love her despite her tragic love life. Yet here she was, deciding to get married so suddenly. Olivia was so in love with Christopher and had been chasing after him for so many years. It couldn't possibly be that easy for her to give up on him and find another man who would love her despite her tragic love life. Yet here she was, deciding to get married so suddenly.

Wasn't she rushing into this?

When I didn't reply to her text, she urged me with another one. 'I'm almost two months pregnant.'

So, that was the reason she wanted to get married.

'Do you love him?' I asked.

Judging from how she spoke to that doctor over the phone the other day, I could tell she had feelings for him.

But did she love him?

'I do.'

That was the answer she gave me, and I genuinely hoped she was getting married for love.

I also prayed that her love would be fruitful.

'Congratulations, Olivia,' I texted.

'Will you be my bridesmaid? There's also Maybug. By the way, I plan to invite Emma as well,' she replied.

Even Emma was on her invitation list. Were they so close in private?

'Okay, where is your wedding going to be held?' I asked.

'Goldshore. We live here.'

'Then, I'll go to Goldshore with May together.'

'Thanks, Renee,' she replied.

I stopped responding to her text and asked May if she knew about Olivia's marriage.

'I just learned about this,' she promptly answered. 'It's in less than a month. Both of us are going to be bridesmaids for the first time. What's the budget for your wedding gift?'

'She's rich, and I don't know what a suitable amount for a gift will be. I'll see when the time comes. The Forger brothers will attend!'

The last person I wanted to meet right now was Nicholas.

'Will Shawn attend it with you?' she asked.

I stole a look at the man next to me with the corners of my eyes; he was utterly focused on driving, and I looked away as I replied, 'I'm not sure.'

We'll see when the time comes.

When we were almost at the foot of the mountain, Emma texted me, explaining pitifully, 'Christopher's sister invited me to be her bridesmaid, but we aren't close. Being the bridesmaid isn't a bother, actually. The biggest problem is I can't go empty-handed! I have to get a wedding gift, but I'm broke. I don't even have 10,000 on me, and I can't simply get her a gift for a few thousand. That will be so embarrassing!'

It was true that she couldn't bring herself to get a gift that was worth a few thousand with her status as the young mistress of a wealthy family. Besides, she wasn't close to Olivia, so she didn't want to appear like a scrooge.

I smiled in amusement as I asked, 'What about your gift cards from your birthday presents?'

After she sent me a sticker with a shocked expression, she added, 'Another year is coming right up, and the gift cards from my birthday gifts were only tens of thousands, which I already used up in three days in Espoo. After that, all of my food and drinks were provided by Kevin, and Shawn's assistant was the one who bought me the flight ticket back.'

Amongst us, Emma was the poorest. Yet, despite being poor financially, she was rich in spirit because she always spent her money on useful things.

'There's still one month. Why don't you work for me at the Xenos' Residence, and I'll give you a salary?' I suggested.

But she turned down my offer. 'Forget it. I'll think of a way out myself.'

So, I screenshotted my conversation with her and sent it to Christopher, tagging, 'She once complained that you gave her the smallest gift card. Also, this is my tactful way of helping you out.'

I wanted him to successfully court Emma from the bottom of my heart because it wasn't easy for that man to fall in love with someone.

'Thank you, young lady,' he replied.

I kept my phone away, closed my eyes, and rested throughout the journey home. The ride was silent, mainly because Shawn wasn't exactly a conversationalist. If I didn't start a conversation, it would be tough for him to initiate one without prompting.

It was already noon by the time we arrived at Eldham, and I was famished since I skipped breakfast, so he drove me straight to the Xenos' Residence. Unfortunately, I could see someone standing at the villa's door from afar.

The person who once considered herself the future matriarch of the Xenos Family, Kiara.

Shawn had also caught sight of her, and he stopped the car in a spot close to the villa, unfastened his seatbelt, and explained, "I think she's looking for me because of something related to Mother. Wait for me in the car."

I nodded obediently as I remained seated and waited while he got out of the car, strode toward Kiara, and reached her in a few seconds.

Both were expressionless; the only difference was her eyes lit up at the sight of him, but his deep-set eyes were filled with indifference.

She said a few things to him, to which he merely nodded and said something in reply. Although I had no idea what Shawn had said, Kiara nodded and left in a car parked at the side.

I released my seatbelt, exited the vehicle, and went to him. His stunning face was stern and sullen, and I gently held his hand in mine, asking, "You don't look happy. Did something happen?"

"Mother wants me to visit her in Bryxton."

But we just returned home from Bryxton. "Are you going, then?" I asked.

He squeezed my hand gently and said, "Not at the moment."

Then, he pulled me into the villa, and after we were indoors, he went to the study, and I made a cup of tea downstairs before bringing it to him upstairs. When I was at the door, I heard him speaking coldly, "I have my own opinions about my business, and you're literally embarrassing Kiara by asking her to make this trip on purpose."

Even though I didn't think it was nice of me to be eavesdropping like this, I still couldn't help myself. I didn't know what the other person said, but Shawn's voice turned grave. "Mother, I'm showing you respect now."

After that, there was a stretch of silence in the study—Shawn had most probably hung up the call—and I waited a few minutes at the door before pushing it open and going in.

He sat on the chair with his eyes closed, and his eyes popped open when he heard the door creaking. "When would you like to have the engagement?" he asked out of the blue.

Yesterday, he mentioned that we should be engaged when we return to Eldham, and although there was no problem that he brought this up, I had a feeling that his heart wasn't in it.

"You didn't even propose yet!" So, I pointed out, giggling.

The moment he heard my teasing, he curled his lips into a slight smile, and I took the opportunity to place the cup in front of him. He picked it up, took a sip, and said, "I'm going back to Finland soon, so we can plan the engagement within these few days. Ray, the engagement is just to free up some time. Once I'm done with things, I'll give you a proper wedding, okay?"

I could tell from his tone that he was sincere when asking me for my opinions. Plus, it was true that he had a lot of things to deal with after he returned from abroad, so I could totally understand where he was coming from. Hence, I gave him a nod. "Okay."

Once he had my agreement, he set the cup aside and beckoned. "Come here."

However, I didn't move an inch from my spot as I questioned him warily. "Why?"

He merely replied, "Come here so I can hug you." This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

I couldn't resist his charm, so I immediately moved toward him at his invitation and sat on his lap. He

held me tightly while he pressed his cheek against my neck as though he was hiding away from the world in my embrace. His phone started buzzing with notifications after a while. I tilted my head curiously and saw a text from the sender named 'Mother'.

'That woman is the biggest thorn in my life. If you insist on going against my wishes, I'm not afraid to end my life in front of your very eyes! Shawn, you're really the only one I have left. What will I do if you can't be my support?'

It was a threat, but what was she threatening him about?

What did his mother not want him to do?

Was she threatening him with suicide to stop us from getting married?!

If that's the case, what will Shawn do?