Being Pursued By Ex-husband
Chapter 693

Chapter 693 Is Celine That Great

Upon hearing Rowen's voice, Celine subconsciously glanced toward the staircase entrance nearby.

Rowen, who should have been in the car shed, came down from the staircase of those two buildings. He looked at Leah, and his brows furrowed in dissatisfaction. "Who told you that?"

Upon hearing Rowen's words, Leah realized that there wasn't much of a relationship between Rowen and Harper. A smile spread across her face, but soon after, she felt incredibly awkward. She didn't really believe these rumors, but recently, she had indeed often seen Rowen and Harper riding to school together.

When Harper was pursuing Rowen in high school, people had already dug into Harper's family background. They said that both of Harper's parents were high-ranking executives in a company with an annual income of over ten million. Although they were not as wealthy as the Xenos family, they were still much more formidable than the average person.

Back then, some people would say that Harper and Rowen actually made quite a good match.

Rowen was well-known for his good looks and affluent background. Harper was also quite attractive, and her family was fairly well-off.

However, Leah knew it was different for her. Although her family's circumstances were not bad, it was only valid when compared to ordinary people.

Leah's mother was a bank manager. Her annual income was roughly the same as what Harper's mother would spend on a single handbag. Her father fared a bit better. He was a regional manager of an educational institution, earning a yearly income of a million.

Such family circumstances stood out among ordinary classmates, but when compared to Harper and then to Rowen, Leah's family was just average.

She had been fond of Rowen since their first year of high school, but she never dared to confess her feelings despite her friends constantly telling her that she was beautiful and talented, more than a good match for Rowen.

Leah used to think the same way until the day she stood at the entrance of that mansion district, wanting to go in but was stopped by the guard. It was then she realized there were some social classes that simply cannot be crossed.

From a young age, her mother had always instilled in her the importance of marrying a man from a well-off family. Leah had a much clearer and more realistic understanding regarding these matters than many other girls.

She was both envious and admiring of Harper. These days, rumors about Harper and Rowen were flying around, making it hard for anyone not to believe them.

So when she saw Harper earlier, she couldn't help but voice these thoughts. She just didn't expect Rowen to overhear them.

Upon hearing Rowen's voice, Celine subconsciously glanced toward the staircase entrance nearby.

Leah stood there, awkward and embarrassed. "Lately, everyone's been talking about how you two always go to and from school together, so..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the people present weren't fools. How could they not understand?

Harper spat out in annoyance, "Who's been going to school and coming home with him every day? I've been doing that with Cece! Are you all blind?"

Right now, Harper felt that Rowen was not a good person at all, even having the audacity to vie with her for Celine. She didn't want to have anything to do with Rowen, not even the slightest bit!

Rowen scoffed, walking over to Celine. He glanced down at Celine and said, "The person who goes to school and comes back with me is Celine. Why don't you say that I've gotten together with Celine?" Celine was taken aback when she was suddenly put on the spot. As she listened to Rowen's words, her face instantly turned red. She looked at Rowen in embarrassment and stammered, "Y-you can't just say things like that."

Rowen gave her a glance. "There's no shortage of people talking nonsense these days."

Leah stiffened slightly, knowing that Rowen was mocking her. "I just heard it from others, I'm sorry."

After finishing her words, Leah looked at Rowen.

Rowen was looking at Celine, his captivating eyes seemingly filled with laughter. Leah was taken aback for a moment, somewhat incredulous.

She glanced again at Harper. Seeing her look over, Harper glared back at her fiercely.

Suddenly, Leah realized something, "Rowen, you—"

"Is there anything else?"

Rowen frowned, showing a hint of impatience.

Leah glanced at Celine again, pursed her lips, and said, "No, there's nothing else. I'm sorry, I have to go now."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and fled in disarray.

She had always believed that Rowen would never fall for Harper. She thought that as long as she became a bit more outstanding and put in a bit more effort, she could draw Rowen's attention to herself. But now, she realized that everything was impossible.

Her real rival wasn't Harper. Rowen wouldn't fall for Harper, but he wouldn't fall for her either.

Realizing this, Leah's face turned pale in an instant.

Harper found Leah rather odd and curled her lips in disdain. She tugged at Celine, saying, "Let's go, Cece!"

A small tuft of hair was sticking up on Celine's head. Rowen looked at it, feeling an itch in his palm, and couldn't help but reach out to pat it down.

Leah took a few steps, couldn't help but look back, and happened to witness such a scene.

She stumbled, nearly falling over.

What is so great about Celine? Why would Rowen fall for a girl like this?

She was timid and useless. If it weren't for Harper protecting her, Celine would have been bullied by others long ago!

Biting her teeth, Leah watched as the three figures receded further into the distance, her expression growing increasingly grim.

She couldn't figure out where she fell short compared to Celine. From junior high to the second year of high school, countless boys from her school and others had pursued her.

I'm so outstanding, why doesn't Rowen like me?

Celine suddenly felt a warmth on her head. She instinctively turned around and saw Rowen retracting his hand, looking somewhat puzzled. "Rowie?"

"There was something in your hair. I've removed it."

Rowen, feeling unusually guilty, withdrew his hand, curling it slightly.

Harper glanced at Rowen, her heart clear as a mirror. She firmly pulled Celine to her other side. "It's getting late. Let's hurry up, Cece. Didn't you guys say you wanted to get back early today?" Celine remembered this matter. Upon hearing Harper's words, she instinctively started running with Harper.

Rowen followed behind, feeling that Harper was really a nuisance.

The trio took the street route instead of the main road. They exited from the school's back gate, cut through an alley, rode across a park, and then joined the main road. This route was ten minutes faster than going directly from the school's main entrance to the main road.

Celine was strong, so cycling wasn't a strenuous task for her. The road wasn't conducive for conversation. Rowen led the way on his bike, with her following behind him and Harper trailing behind her.

Celine could feel Rowen's car speeding up. She couldn't help but look back at Harper, only to replace that she was not behind her. Looking back again, she saw Harper had not made it past the traffic light.

Celine glanced at Rowen ahead of her, too shy to call out to him. She had no choice but to pull over to the side by herself.

After a minute, Harper crossed the road and came over. Rowen also returned, asking, "Did you fall?"

Celine shook her head, "No, Rowie, you rode too fast. Harper couldn't keep up.”

Panting, Harper glared at Rowen, "Did you really have to ride so fast?"

Rowen glanced at her disdainfully. "So weak."