Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)
Chapter 1390

Surprised by her sudden question, Ernest fell silent for a moment and did not answer. The warmth on his face earlier disappeared, leaving only coldness.

The warmth in the room had also vanished.

Yulia realized it, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.

"I'm sorry, Ernest. I'm in such a bad mood that I keep spouting nonsense. You should go back."

"I shouldn't have made such a case out of you. You took care of me so much back then. I went overboard."

Seeing her remorse and upset, Ernest thought he was rather harsh as well. She must be heartbroken watching someone she had loved her whole life marrying someone else. Moreover, her parents had passed away. She had nothing left. It was already remarkable she could still maintain her composure despite being on the verge of a breakdown.

After all, she grew up with him, so Ernest didn't want to argue with her too much. He sighed and said, "I can let it slide, but don't bring her up anymore. You should know how much she means to me."

"Yes, I won't do that again. I was wrong just now, so please go back and let me have some peace and quiet. I'll be fine after I calm down."

"With your current situation, I'm afraid something will happen if I let you be alone. I have nothing to do anyway, so I'll stay here with you for the next few days."

Ernest insisted on staying, and Yulia didn't continue to chase him away either but sat on the bed while he sat next to her, both quiet.

Just like that, they spent the rest of the afternoon in peace and quiet.

In the evening, Ernest asked the servants at home to bring them some bland food. Yulia didn't have much appetite, but she forced herself to eat some for the sake of her health. As they ate, Yulia kept hesitating to speak but only looked at Ernest in the end.

After seeing her repeat a few times, Ernest finally said, "You can just speak your mind; no need to look at me like that. As long as it has nothing to do with my wife, I won't get mad." Hearing that, Yulia was relieved. However, since it had to do with Quill, she was still cautious when she spoke.

"Ernest, how long have Quill and Vera been

dating?"

Hearing that, Ernest squinted reflexively and said, "Why do you ask?"

Yulia mumbled, "Didn't you say you wouldn't be mad as long as my questions didn't have to do with your late wife? Then why do you care why I ask? Am I even not allowed to?"

"You can ask," Ernest took a bit of his food and thought for a while before he finally said, "You can ask, but aren't you just asking for pain? The duration of their relationship has nothing to do with how much they love each other. Did you not see the ring on Vera's finger?"

It was precisely because she saw it that she asked.

Of course,

Yulia kept that thought to herself.

"I just want to know how she managed to successfully capture Quill's heart, that's all. I've loved him for so so many years, yet my feelings were never requited at all."

"Then why do you like Quill?" Ernest asked in return.

Yulia was stunned.

"This is all fate's doing. You like him,

but he doesn't like you. Have you ever thought of how your suitors felt? Who can they ask? Why don't you like them? Why were their feelings never requited?" "Yulia." Ernest's eyes were filled with

warmth. "If it wasn't for the fact that we grew up together, I couldn't care less about explaining to you. You're too stubborn. If Quill's interested in you, then so be it. But he already has someone he loves, yet you still want to cling to your love for him. What good will you get out of this?"

Cling to her love.

Hearing that, Yulia's face ashen. "Ernest, how can you say that? I'm just asking."

"I know you well. Don't you think I'd know if you're merely asking?"

Yulia's face ashen further, and she did not answer him.

"You're someone well educated, not one living in a closed society. Why can't you let it go? He's just a man in your life. You still have a future awaiting you. I'm sure you can replace any man you want."

"But there's only ever one Quill."

Tears pooled in Yulia's eyes as she said, "I've liked him ever since I was a child, and I still do. If I could fallin love with someone else, I would've done so long ago and not waited for him until now."

"So my words mean nothing to you, doesn't it?"

"It's not that, Ernest. I just haven't figured it out yet. Can you please give me some time?"

"Think it over then. You are an adult and a smart woman. I'm sure you can figure a lot of things out yourself."

These words again. They kept wanting her to figure things out herself.

Why did she have to do that just because she was smart? Did she have to follow the crowd?

Yulia closed her eyes and did not answer him.

Very soon, it was the day of Sam's cousin's wedding.

Olivia did not want to dress up initially, but after some thought, she decided to wear something nice. After all, she was there as Sam's

girlfriend, and his mother would

definitely introduce her to everyone.

They'd go their separate ways after the wedding, so she took it as returning his favor for helping her out in recent times.

As they'd be driving, Emma went to look for Olivia bright and early despite her text to remind Olivia to dress up the day before.

Afraid that she'd take it the wrong way, Emma added.

"You're so gorgeous that you're beautiful even without makeup. But it is a wedding, after all, so everyone will definitely dress up, and we can't let you lose to them, can we?" Emma had completely regarded her as her future daughter-in-law.

In Olivia's opinion, Emma was easy to get along with and thought it'd be nice to have such an easygoing mother-in-law.

However...

As the thought crossed her mind, Olivia's gaze dimmed a little, and she dared not think further.

Emma couldn't stop praising her as soon as she came out after dressing up.

"You sure look gorgeous, Ollie. You'll definitely outshine everyone."

Embarrassed, Olivia replied, "Mrs. Sorrento, it's someone else's wedding today. It wouldn't be good if I stand out, wouldn't it?"