You Owe Me, My Love
Chapter 363

Chapter 363 Goodbye

Seeing his behavior, Gu Mingchen’s frown deepened. After pondering for a second, he went overand abruptly grabbed Stephen's arm.

Before he could speak, Stephen said anxiously, “Uh... She told me not to tell anyone about hercrying over the painting. Since I've told you the secret, you shouldn't be upset with me peeking atyou in the past.”

“I'm not talking about that.” Gu Mingchen gave him a solemn look.

“Then, what is it? You scared the crap out of me,” Stephen said gaspingly. “Even the earth trembleswhen you get angry.”

“She and her friend came here to see you, too. They're hoping you could help them to get the deal.”“Don't fret. First come, first served. Since I've promised you and you've done your part, I willdefinitely help you on this matter. I'm a man of my word,” Stephen stated, patting his chest.

“No. I want you to help her.” Gu Mingchen let go of his arm.

Stephen looked at the man in puzzlement. “This is something that can increase your annual incomeby a billion. Are you sure you want to give it away?”

"Just do as I say.” Gu Mingchen refused to provide any other explanation.

"You like that girl, don't you? She's Aaron's girlfriend, though. Don't forget that he is a nobleman ofUstrana. His family is as powerful as yours. Besides, I think Aaron is infatuated with her,” Stephenprobed tentatively.

“I don't think such a matter concerns you. Anyway, do you need any assistance for your daughters’funeral?”

Stephen's eyes dimmed as the thought of his two daughters crossed his mind. Shaking his head, hepatted Gu Mingchen on the shoulder and went downstairs with his head down.

Later on, after everyone ate the noodles prepared by Xia He, Stephen distributed the rooms amongthem.

Ollie’s husband took their two kids — who had been terror-stricken by the incident that night — tobed first.

Meanwhile, Casey shared a room with her boyfriend. Stephen's security guard was posted in front ofher room for safety purposes.

Stephen stayed with the butler while Aaron and Gu Mingchen shared a room. As for Wu Nian andLiu Yan, they slept on makeshift beds in the study.

"I certainly did not expect such a thing to happen. I mean, we're only here to grab a deal.” Liu Yansighed.

Wu Nian pondered for a while before voicing out her opinion, “The incident was not an odd quirk offate; it was bound to happen. I believe Stephen has struck a deal with Gu Mingchen. And after hesuccessfully sold it last night, he decided to go to A City. That's why he called his daughters back tothis island. However, the daughters probably thought they were being called for the division of theinheritance. So, they talked about their brother, Michael, who had been killed by them. With theperfect timing and location, Casey, who befriended Lisa for the sole purpose of avenging themurder of Michael, decided to carry out her plan during this family gathering.”

"Yeah, maybe it's all fated.” Liu Yan could not help but turn somber as she thought of her own life.Wu Nian turned around and faced Liu Yan. “I've talked with Gu Mingchen, and he asked me to tutorhis kids at his house. Besides, he said he would let Stephen help you.”

"Are you serious?” Liu Yan sat up in shock. “Although I'm not really good at business, I believe it's abig project that worth at least a billion.”

“I have no idea how much it costs, but I think it's a great opportunity. I'll go to Gu Mingchen'’s houseas a tutor in the future, and he can protect me. In addition, Aaron is already my boyfriend, so I'msafe. Therefore, Yan, you should start thinking for yourself instead of me,” Wu Nian whisperedcautiously.

“But would it be considered a fraud? Since Gu Mingchen is giving up such a profitable business foryou."

“As long as I don't harm him and his loved ones, he will not do anything to me. Of that, I'm sure. Heis not an unreasonable person.”

“Do you think he knows you're Bai Rong already?” Liu Yan surmised.

“I've changed my appearance and even my DNA. If I never admit that I'm Bai Rong, he will neverknow my true identity. Don’t worry. I'll never admit it.” Wu Nian smiled reassuringly.

“Bai Rong,” Liu Yan called, looking at Wu Nian doubtfully. “I might be leaving soon. After that, wemay not be able to contact each other for the rest of our lives. So, can I ask you something? I wantyour truthful answer.”

Bai Rong gazed at her friend dolefully.

Liu Yan had been her best and only friend. It was saddening to know that they might lose contactforever.

Perhaps, that is our destiny.

Tears started to well up in Wu Nian's eyes. “I'll tell you everything.”

“Do you still love Gu Mingchen?”

Wu Nian stared at Liu Yan. “Bai Rong is deeply in love with Gu Mingchen, and her love for him iseverlasting. But I am Wu Nian.”

“Will Wu Nian fall in love with Gu Mingchen?” Liu Yan questioned immediately.

At that question, Wu Nian fell silent and dropped her gaze, concealing the flicker of emotion in hereyes.

Liu Yan smiled sadly. “It's okay. You don't have to answer. No matter what you do, I hope you'rehappy.”

"Yan, what even is the purpose of life? What are we seeking for?” Wu Nian asked, shedding tearsquietly.

When Liu Yan saw her friend crying, tears started to pour down from her eyes as well. She pulled WuNian into her embrace. “Rong, I don't want us to part ways. Forever, I want to have heartfeltconversations with you, fight the same enemy with you, work together with you, go shopping withyou, eat and sleep together with you.”

Wu Nian hugged her back and said nothing, letting the ache in her heart suffocate her.

I can't bring myself to make promises. Seeing each other again in the future means trouble. It'll beincredibly difficult for us.

The two of them cried for a long time as they lay on the bed together and grieved for their eventualseparation. With her hand around Wu Nian’s waist, Liu Yan said, “I hope we will have a chance tomeet again after Shen Yiyan falls for another woman.”

"Once Shen Yiyan loses his interest in you, I will replace you in Dartan,” Wu Nian declared with a hoarsevoice.

"Go to Chapel of Drieso and look for Pastor John. He will give you my number.”

Wu Nian sniffed. “Sure. I will always be in A City. You know where to replace me.”

As Liu Yan buried her face in her friend's hair, she put away her usual playful smile and saidsomberly, “Yes, I know where to replace you.”

Wu Nian soon fell asleep and had a dream about her parting ways with Liu Yan. She burst into tearsin the dream.

I have love, a friend, and family. But at the same time, they all seem to be so far away from me.When she woke up, she realized her pillow was wet with tears. She rubbed her nose and turned tolook at Liu Yan.

The other woman also seemed to be having a bad dream; there were tears at the corner of her eyesWu Nian’s heart ached at the sight of her friend.

Therefore, she made a decision. Apart from taking good care of her child, she also had to makepreparation for the reunion with Liu Yan in the future.

I can't bear to lose my only friend, Liu Yan.