My Love for You Broke Me
Chapter 572

Chapter 572

Chapter 572 Rudy’s Real Thoughts

Rudy was staying in Shawn's villa by the beachside the whole time. Even after Sir Larson wounded himbadly last time, he felt no qualms about his safety. After he recovered from the injury, he returned to thevilla without hesitation.

It seemed like he wasn't afraid of Sir Larson's revenge at all.

Clair dropped me off at the beachside. I asked him not to wait for me since there was a garage in thevilla, and I could drive home on my own.

"All right. Remember to call me if you need a ride home."

I answered meekly, "Don't worry about me, Clair."

After seeing Clair off, I walked up to the villa. Rudy wasn't in his room. Meanwhile, there were two sunloungers in front of the swimming pool. Rudy took the one on the left and enjoyed the evening breeze.Approaching him, I stated, "I'm here."

He began in a casual tone, "Why don't you join me first?"

Since he offered, I lay down on the other sun lounger and watched the night sky. "Do you like it here?"

He didn't give me a straight answer. "Define 'like'."

He was giving me a hard time with that question.

The night breeze was somewhat cool despite it being summer. Besides, the villa was built next to thebeach. I covered my injured belly with a white blanket on the sun lounger.

He continued because I didn't answer, "After experiencing the ups and downs in the business sector foryears, I always wonder how to become powerful or to gain a firm foothold, or even more, catch up withShawn. One important thing never occurred to me in the past. Even after I traveled around the worldand saw beautiful sceneries, I never slowed down to appreciate them until now. And I finally figured outthe simple truth."

I urged, "What is it?"

"Why do people pursue wealth and power?"

It was a tricky question that different people had different answers to it.

Shawn needed wealth and power to protect me and our children.

As for me, I was forced to take over the responsibilities.

Wealth and power were never my life goals.

However, now I would embrace them to protect my family.

And so, I asked, "What about you?"

Rudy fell into silence for a long time. I tilted my head and studied him. He was looking into the distancewith an unreadable expression. Before I could change the topic, he explained in a low tone, "My familyabandoned me once because I'm not a legitimate child. During that time, all I could think about was tosurvive and get revenge on them. I wanted to live a better life. When I finally climbed the ladder, I wassurprised to learn that my resentment against them was unnecessary. It vanished because they werebarely a capable opponent. I lost the motivation to strive until I met Shawn. I wanted to stand side-by-side with him, and maybe surpass him. Thus, I traveled around the world. Furthermore, I plottedagainst him. When I think back to the old days, I only replace a busy life. I didn't even have time for leisure.To be honest, I've had enough of this kind of life. I want something simple."

He had enough of the life in which he had been plotting against the others, but Shawn told me thatRudy was planning to start all over again.

Rudy's words gave me the impression of him being uninterested in making a comeback.

"What's your point?"

He didn't answer right away, Instead, he mumbled something I couldn't comprehend, "Shawn and Iused to never stand in the sun. Thus, the darkness in life doesn't bother us. We aren't scared ofdarkness. Back when…"

He abruptly trailed off and was lost in his thoughts. After a long time, he deeply sighed. "We had noweakness back then. We never thought life was boring. In fact, we saw life as being only that.However, Shawn met you, and I met May. Shawn and I don't deserve such kindness from you and May.We are reluctant to let the warmth go. Your existence caused ripples in our hearts and we becamecowards. We think about the women we love every day and are afraid of losing them. Furthermore, wecan no longer see things in the same way as before. We long for a simple life."

Rudy and Shawn were alike.

Men like them overcame ups and downs in life.

Time granted them the experience.

Despite the knowledge that helped them to survive in the world, it also took something in return. Theycouldn't feel the joy in life and they had nobody by their side.

"What brought this on?"

After pondering for a moment, I added, "You seldom share your story."

"I only know a few people in Bryxton. I only stay here because of May. The reason I'm telling you thisis…" He stopped again. The night breeze brushed his hair off his face and he took his time to collecthimself. "Even though Shawn is my rival, he's my only friend too. Besides, you're his wife and May'sbest friend. I have nobody to share the stories with other than you. Renee, there's something you needto know. Love helps and ruins Shawn and me at the same time. It makes Shawn a better person, but Ihave chosen the wrong path."

It was obvious that Rudy missed May.

"Before I met May, I could only think of one way to live my life, which was one with a busy schedule.However, I lost her, and it left my heart empty. I can never return to my old life."

"You…"

I had no idea how I should reply or comfort Rudy. Fortunately, he didn't need any kind words. He justneeded a listener after he kept everything to himself for a long time. At this moment, I was the bestlistener he could ever have to share his feelings with.

He continued, "I'm content with a simple life with her by my side. But now, I lost both her and mycareer. I have nothing better to do. All I do is think about her and it hurts. Therefore, I have a favor toask."

He finally got to the point.

I whispered, "What's your plan?"

"Daniel came to me earlier. He offered to help me with starting all over again, but I have to work forEzekiel. I rejected him."

Daniel was willing to do anything for Ezekiel.

"What are your thoughts?"

"I couldn't care less about him. If I ever need help, I'll seek it from you. You're quite powerful andinfluential in the country. I want to start again from here."

I was confused upon hearing that. "The Adams Family will be glad to hand over the power to you. Whynot depend on them? You know that you can get them under your thumb and turn it to your advantage."

He withdrew his gaze and his expression hardened as he hissed, "Did you forget what I told youalready?"

I was taken aback. He just couldn't be straightforward, so I asked patiently, "What is it?"

"I wanted to climb the ladder to get my revenge on the Adams Family. However, I found them incapableafter I made it to the top. From that time on, I realized I didn't resent them. It was me all along."