Chapter 1234: 645: Extra Story: The Little Rabbit Brings the Wolf into the House 4

Her head buried in her knees was lifted by him, and he cradled her tear-streaked, delicate face, tenderness escaping, "Didn’t I tell you, no crying in front of me?"She sobbed painfully.

He gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, despite the deep sorrow etched in his deep eyes.

His face was devoid of any sadness, calmly articulating, "Don’t say you’re sorry, you’re not wrong... A year ago, what I feared was Chester coming back to find you, and you’d leave with him without hesitation, that’s why I acted in front of Chester..."

The warmth from his fingertips slowly wiped away the tears continuously streaming down her cheeks, his voice hoarse, "I’m not as noble as you think... If I truly cared about everything for you, when Chester came back to find you, I should have let go and let you leave with him. But I didn’t do that, even knowing how much you hoped he would come back for you, I never even mentioned it..."

Alice bit her lip mournfully, her body trembling with sobs.

"Don’t cry..." Claud coaxed.

Alice murmured in pain, "I’m sorry..."

Claud held Alice’s remorseful face, softly saying, "I shouldn’t have made choices for you a year ago, and even less so should I blame you now..."

"Claud..."

Claud gently placed a kiss on Alice’s forehead.

His lips were warm, yet her face was cold and unfeeling.

He looked at her with lingering unwillingness, "I’ve dealt with Chester for over a decade, although we only truly met a year ago, from what I understand of him, unless he genuinely realized he cared for you, he wouldn’t have lowered his stance a year ago to find you. You know, he’s never one to show weakness and values his pride..."

Alice shook her head.

"Of course, like you, I couldn’t fathom Chester’s intentions, whether he truly gave up on Rebecca Quentin and wants to start fresh with you, only he would truly know... But if he sincerely wants to win you back, and your heart also holds him, I think you should give it a try..."

Alice’s teary eyes widened.

Claud gazed deeply into Alice’s eyes, "Loving someone isn’t only about possessing her to find happiness; seeing her happy is also happiness."

"Claud..."

"Don’t speak yet; hear me out." He wiped away the newly welled tears from her eye corners, softly saying, "I’m saying this not to imply I’ve given up, I just want to remind you to follow your heart, because I don’t want to marry a woman who constantly thinks of another man..."

Alice’s tear-blurred eyes stared blankly at Claud.

Claud touched her face, "In a week, I’ll be heading back to New York, never to return to France... I give you this week to think it through, make a choice you’ll never regret again. In a week, I’ll wait for you at my private airport, if you come, no matter the reason you choose me, upon returning to New York, we’ll register for marriage, and from then on, your heart can only hold me. If you don’t come, I’ll leave with blessings for you and Chester, never to step into your life again..."

Tears slowly dried out at Alice’s eye corners, leaving her stunned like a wooden statue.

Claud planted a final kiss on Alice’s lips, his deep sentiment escaping, "No matter your choice, you are the most beautiful girl I have encountered in this life."

Alice’s throat choked, unable to speak.

Claud stood up, not looking back, he walked out of the room.

Aunt PA rushed in from outside, seeing the utterly lost Alice.

Aunt PA hurriedly supported Alice, saying, "Miss, are you alright? Don’t scare Aunt PA..."

Alice slowly regained consciousness, residual tear traces still on her face.

Aunt PA sighed in relief, "You frightened Aunt PA... What did General Laurence say to you?"

Alice didn’t immediately respond to Aunt PA, instead hoarsely asked, "Claud... did he leave?"

Aunt PA nodded, "General Laurence asked me to take good care of you when he left... Miss, you didn’t break up with General Laurence, did you?"

Alice slowly leaned back against the sofa, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Seeing Alice’s distressed state, Aunt PA dared not speak further.

After a long time, Alice finally opened her mouth hoarsely, "Aunt PA, are the reporters still outside?"

Aunt PA paused for a moment, "Miss, didn’t General Laurence mention?"

Alice turned her head, staring blankly at Aunt PA.