Chapter 183 - Ch. 183 We Can't Be Together

When Declan, Kaylee, and Lydia have found a comfortable standing spot to watch the music performance of Nick and his team, Wendy and Robert still at the exact location when Declan took Kaylee from them.

"You're going to follow me? How about Kaylee? Didn't you come here to help with her recovery?"

"Hasn't she recovered? After all, Declan Black will always be with her and protect her. I will follow you wherever you go."

Wendy was silent, and for a moment, she felt her decision begin to waver.

She knew this man loved her so much that his love might be even enormous than before.

In the past, it was Wendy who always chased Robert and often stayed over at Roxanne's house so that she could sneak into the man's room. But Robert has always been indifferent to her and prioritized his two younger cousins.

Even when Hades decided to stay in North America with Kaylee and invitedWendy, Robert also moves to New York because he wants to make up for the lost time he wasn't there for his sisters and helped Kaylee recover.

At that time, Kaylee, who did not remember anything and only remembered Wendy, Nick, and Robert, had felt depressed for months and afraid to go outside once they arrived in New York. But because all the people she loved were by her side and encouraged her, the girl's mental state gradually improved.

By the time Kaylee was cheerful and healthy again, Wendy tried to chase after Robert. How happy she was at that time when the man reciprocated her feelings.

But she knew… no matter what she did… that man never loved her as much as she loved him.

That's why Wendy gave up and asked to break up after three months of dating. She also decided to stop pursuing him and tried dating various men through online dating sites.

However, she didn't know why Robert was chasing her back. As a result, they had a relationship before breaking up again, which the man finally pursued again. Their relationship was like a light switch that can be on and off at any time.

Tired of their unclear relationship and it was time for the man to settle for good, Wendy cut her ties with him half a year ago.

She blocked his number and tried her best not to run into him on the street. Wendy did whatever it takes to avoid the man, and only tonight they talked as much as like this.

And now the man said he would follow her wherever she goes?

"Why are you doing this?"

"You don't know?"

Of course, she knows, but she doesn't want to admit it. She knew this man had loved her even though she didn't know how and since when this man's feelings for her had grown.

"I love you, Gwen. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and there's nothing else I want in this world."

Wendy knows that. Which stupid girl doesn't know someone's feelings when he chases her relentlessly and willingly waits for her even though she's dated many men.

But…

"You know I can't. My father…"

"I am going to meet your father."

"Rothbert..."

"Baby, I just want to know your feeling. If you don't have feelings for me, look me in the eyes and tell me now. I will neither chase you nor appear in front of you again."

"What's the point telling you of my feeling. We can't be together. You know it won't work. Us being together… wouldn't work."

"Don't give up on me. Please, just tell me straight in my face if you hate me and want me to disappear. Because if you don't, I won't stop approaching you."

Wendy wanted to say it so he wouldn't bother her anymore. She knew that if her father found out that she was in a relationship with Rothbert, he would send someone to kidnap her and take her home by force.

Rothbert was the real successor and the person who has the actual right to the position of Hades. But the man decided to back off and move with Hades to North America.

Because of this, her father, Mr. Zouch's right-hand man, replaced him until now and still lived on Folkland Island.

But… if Hades or Rothbert returned to Folkland Island and word of their arrival was heard… no doubt, they would all try to get rid of her father just to restore the position of chair to one of them.

If Robert hadn't given up everything and stayed on Folkland Island, maybe Wendy could openly accept this man's hand in marriage.

But now… if Robert had come back with her to Folkland Island, it would have been tantamount to suicide. Her father would not let anyone take back his power… not after he tasted the power he had since Hades handed over almost all control of the organization to that man.

It was time for Wendy to let Robert go if she didn't want the man to get hurt. If the only way to get Robert to let her go is to say she doesn't have feelings for him, then so be it.

"Alright. I will tell you this once," stated Wendy in a firm and doubtless tone. She looked straight into Robert's eyes and said, "I don't love you, and I don't want to see you again." Wendy felt sure she was doing what was best for both of them. What's best for Robert… but why could she hear her screaming heart?

"You finally said it while looking at my eyes."

"I did. Now, are you happy?"

"How could I be happy when your eyes say otherwise?"

Wendy gasped in shock and immediately turned her face away to hide her true heart. She was sure that her heart wouldn't tremble when she told her lies, but why… why did her eyes have to reveal it?

"Baby…"

"Stop. I've done what you wanted. Go. I don't want to see you."

Robert wanted to speak again, but the vibrating phone in his pocket made him swallow his words again. He reached into his phone reflexively, and when he saw that his friend had sent an SOS message, he opened it.

'You won't believe what I have found!'

Annoyed, Robert opened the attachment, and a photo appeared that had him glued in place.

Isn't this…

His prioritize shortly changed as he couldn't wait to confirm this image.

"Alright. I will go as you wish, but I will be back."

"You don't have to."

Robert sighed in defeat, then with a heavy heart, he turned and walked out of Brooklyn's main street, not knowing Wendy didn't take her eyes off his back even though Robert had disappeared.