Love Contract
Chapter 164 Divorce (Part Two)

As William stared off in the distance, a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth. He recalled the dim light of that night and the way she ate.

"When?" Mary's eyes widened. "Why... Don't I remember it?"

"You forgot. Let's go and have a seat." William directed her to the bench.

"... Okay."

Mary nodded. The two sat side by side on the bench on the rooftop, watching the scenery in the distance.

A gust of wind blew and Mary's hair flew slightly, sweeping across the tip of William's nose. It left a trace of fragrance.

"The first time I saw you, you were eating instant noodles. Alone, eleven o'clock in the evening." William kept his eyes on the scenery in front of them. "I don't know why I talked with you at that time."

The memory of that day suddenly flashed in Mary's mind. She remembered the scene many years ago piece by piece. "That was you? Hm..." "Yes. That was me." William smiled.

"I didn't expect that."

"Yes. After that, you couldn't remember me."

"Ha ha..." Mary lowered her head and chuckled. "I was too busy digging into that bowl of noodles at that time. If I'd known that you were my boss, I would have fawned on you." "If I'd known that you were going to be my future wife..." William paused and didn't continue. If he did it again...

"Mary? How have you been these past four years?"

"I've been fine." Mary nodded. "My career progressed greatly and my children... They're very cute and doing well. But I missed home, so I came back. What about you?" "I... I've been having a hard time."

"Is it because of Frank?" Mary looked at him. "I thought you were going to Norway with him. I didn't expect to see you again here."

"Really?" A bitter smile appeared on William's face.

'It was hard because of you only. But there's no need to say it again.'

"Is it because... You were too close to those female stars, so Frank got angry?" "Are you angry? I'm too close to them. Are you angry with me?" William asked suddenly. "I... It's none of my business..." Mary was stunned.

Hearing that, William choked with sobs and said nothing. Yes, she was no longer the Mary who confessed that she liked him.

For a moment, they were silent, as if they'd said nothing.

"But you should stop those behaviors!"

"Be happy, Mary."

Bang!

The sky was lit up by fireworks.

"Mary..." All of a sudden, William turned around and hugged Mary. He was so desperate that he hugged her tightly. "We'll never see each other again," he choked. "Yes." Mary let him hold her, tears welled up in her eyes.

"Pretend that you don't know me even if you meet me."

"Okay."

"Don't forget me."

"I won't." Tears kept streaming down her face. The pain made her heart sink.

Bang!

Colorful fireworks bloomed again.

He lowered his head and approached her slowly. William gently kissed her.

"Mary..." At last, William let go of her lips and touched her ear. He pulled off her hearing aid. "I love you," he whispered.

Mary felt his hot breath in her ear but couldn't hear what he said clearly.

"You can leave now, I'll see you go." William turned around and walked a few steps to the railing, looking at the sky in the distance.

With tears in her eyes, Mary stood up and left quickly.

This time, he didn't stop her.

It was summer now and the weather was getting hot.

In the evening of summer, people's night life had just begun. The night was full of romance and feasting.

At the gate of the Diamond Club in A City, the cars parked at the gate were even more dazzling than a car show. The music inside was so loud that it was almost deafening. Lucas frowned and was led by a waiter to the VIP room on the third floor.

"Come on, drink it! Drink it again!"

"Good girl, come here!"

As soon as Lucas opened the door, he saw the cups and dishes strewn about on the table. Several women with heavy makeup were sitting on the man's thighs on the sofa, flirting with him. "Ah! Lucas, you are here!"

In the middle of the room, William was hugging two women. When he saw Lucas, his eyes lit up. "Come here!"

Lucas walked over with a cold face.

"You!" William pushed the woman on his left hand. "This is... My friend, treat him well." He winked.

"No, thanks," Lucas said in a cold voice as he sat on the other side of the sofa. "I'm not here to drink with you."

"Well." William nodded indifferently. "Then... Let's continue!"

"Ouch, Mr. Lan." A woman smiled coquettishly. She picked up a glass of wine and placed the edge on William's mouth. Lucas frowned and looked around the room. These were all unknown actresses.

"Have you divorced Mary?" Lucas asked as he stared at William.

William's hand froze while he held the wine glass. "That was a long time ago. We have divorced a long time ago!"

"So you're doing this, drowning yourself in alcohol and burying your sorrows every day?"

"Ha... I'm free and happy."

"You're sad."

"I don't know what you are talking about!" William waved away the woman beside him coldly, stood up and walked out with a cigarette in hand. Lucas stood up and followed him out. When he came to the corridor, he grabbed William's shoulder. "You're escaping! Trying to ignore your feelings."

"Boring!" William shook his hand off his arm, took out a cigarette, and placed it in his mouth. He then handed the cigarette box to Lucas. "Do you want one?"

Raising his eyebrows, Lucas took out one stick, lit it up and blew out several smoke rings coldly. "Have you recovered from the wound last time?" "When have I ever gotten hurt?" William leaned against the wall of the corridor.

"Stubborn! I didn't expect an old man like you to be so hard headed. I was badly beaten last time." Lucas smiled.

"I'm old? Aren't you old?" William laughed. "Your punches were quite strong."

"Yes, I'm old." Lucas nodded. "It's time to get married and settle down."

"Humph! If you have the chance, go and chase after Mary!" William sneered.

"That's exactly what I want." Lucas smirked. "Anyway, you've divorced."

William narrowed his eyes and said nothing.

"Why didn't you sign the divorce agreement? Don't tell me that you fell in love with Mary four years ago," Lucas asked seriously but then paused and chuckled.

"You're right."

"Really? You did?" Lucas frowned.

"Yes." William took a deep huff on his cigarette. "Four years ago, before I boarded that plane, I suddenly realized it. When I came back to look for her, she was gone."

Lucas' eyes widened. "You came back to look for her? Really?" "Yes. I suddenly realized that I loved Mary. I searched the whole apartment, the company, the hospital, and her hometown, but I couldn't replace her. I looked for her for four years."

Lucas' jaw dropped. "At that time... We should be on the plane."

"Ha ha..." With a bitter smile, William put out the cigarette. "I lost her, just like that. If you didn't take her away, or if I found her, would things have been different?" he asked.

'Everything would've been different! Of course!' Lucas shouted in his heart.

"Maybe we weren't meant for each other," William continued. "If it weren't for the fact that I broke her heart and forced her to leave me, we would've been very happy, wouldn't we? And... They wouldn't have had those cute children."

"But those children..." Lucas stopped abruptly.

"What's wrong with the children?"

"No... Nothing." Lucas shook his head. "Then what do you plan to do in the future?"

"I don't know."

There was a moment of silence.

"How is she lately?" lowering his head, William asked.

"Who?" Lucas laughed wildly and tilted his head. "Do you want to get beaten up again?" William snapped.

"Why don't you ask her?"

"No, I can't." William shook his head. She already had children and a boyfriend. It wasn't long before they got married. Why would he disturb her again?

Lucas stared at William's forlorn face and felt sorry for him. Being kept in the dark, William was a little pathetic.

"Are we friends?" Lucas raised his eyebrows.

"What? Are you trying to break up with me? If so, then you have to beat me first, otherwise..." William smiled lazily.

"Otherwise, you'll have no choice but to be my friend."

"Get out, ha ha..."

"Ha ha..."

"Do you want to come inside and have a seat?" William asked.

"Forget it. I'm not interested. I'm going to see my godson and my goddaughter," Lucas replied.

As William heard what he said, the light in his eyes dimmed. He knew who Lucas was talking about. "Sometimes, I envy you." "I envy you," Lucas smiled bitterly. "I'll be leaving now. Oh! And don't drink too much. Take it as a doctor's advice, alright?"

"Just get out of here!"

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