Chapter 774 Attempt

Chapter 774 Attempt

Klaus' words at that moment were like stabs in Ashley's stomach, but it wasn't as if she hadn't expected something like this.

Their past, full of intense emotions and questionable choices, hung over them like a dark cloud, difficult to dispel. The tension between them was palpable, an invisible line that neither of them wanted to cross. Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.

Despite this, Ashley still stood there with her gaze fixed on his serious profile. She could feel the barrier Klaus had erected and the pain in his words. At the same time as he didn't seem ready to talk about it all, he showed that he had made up his own mind some time ago. It was confusing for her. However, she wasn't willing to give up easily. The memories of the happy times they had shared kept echoing in her mind, and she longed for a chance at redemption.

"Klaus," she began, choosing her words carefully, "I know things have changed, and I understand that you're hurt. I just wanted you to know that I care about you, regardless of what happened between us or what may never happen again."

Klaus' gaze remained inexpressive, but the brief hesitation in his countenance indicated that his words had not gone unnoticed. Before he could reply, however, Ashley took the initiative to continue.

"I don't expect things to go back to the way they were, but maybe we can find common ground, a way to move forward without resentment. That way, maybe we'll be friends." She looked deeply into Klaus' eyes, searching for any sign of reciprocity.

Finally, their eyes met, and Andrew made a theatrical gesture, approaching with a mixture of relief and excitement. "Ah, my friend! I've been looking for you everywhere!" Andrew spread his arms wide as he ran towards Klaus comically.

Klaus' heart was still pounding from the tense conversation with Ashley, but seeing Andrew approaching and acting so different from his normal seriousness distracted him. "What happened? You seem so agitated." said Klaus as he was hugged by Andrew, who wasted no time in formalities.

"Things are complicated, Klaus! In fact, to say they're complicated is an understatement! I helped Fryft and like a duck that's just hatched, when she saw me her eyes lit up and she hugged me very tightly... my God, I've never felt anything like it. It's scary, man, scary, being hugged like that by a woman with the strength of a gorilla." Andrew spoke with wide eyes, trying to convey the intensity of the experience.

Klaus raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Really? That's something unexpected coming from her. Maybe she was relieved, I don't know."

Andrew scratched his head, exuding nervousness. "I have no idea, but she came to see me afterwards at the campsite several times and, to make matters worse, when I woke up and saw Helen's messages, I realized that she was particularly annoyed. It seems she was pretty annoyed to see me holding another woman in my arms. And, man, nobody likes to see Helen angry and she's furious with me! Fryft... and Helen mad at me. Great, just what I needed after such a stressful night!"

Andrew's sudden and confused outburst drew a laugh from Kaizen, who laughed wildly at his friend's predicament. In a way, Klaus was relieved that he wasn't the only one in trouble.

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