Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
The overbearing president had become an amusing character, so of course, people would be dumbfounded.
Halston’s expression grew gloomier, and his voice was icy as he asked, “Is it very funny?”
“Oof, n… nope!” Flossie immediately stopped grinning and stood up obediently. She didn’t even dare to breathe too loud.
She had to admit, despite his sickness, his innate aura was still rather imposing. Thus, while he expressed anger, the atmosphere became rather cold, and she was smart enough to know when to stop.
“Uhm, I didn’t mean to make fun of you. I… I just haven’t finished shaving you.” Flossie looked for an excuse carefully, aware of the tense atmosphere.
Hehehe, I saved the photos anyway. I can just look back on them in the future.’
“No need.” Halston reached his arm over to the table and looked for the razor. He then shaved his stubbles clean by going around his entire neck with the razor. He completed the entire process with practiced ease, as though it came as second nature to him.
Flossie was stunned, pointing at him. “So you could do it yourself! That looks way better than what I did! Then… Why did you ask me to shave for you?”
From her point of view, helping a man shave was an extremely personal task, just as much as helping someone blow dry their hair. Only those in romantic relationships would do this for each other.
He could’ve done it himself, but why did he ask me to help? Isn’t that just plain flirting?’
‘Could it be that… he remembered something and… felt something again?’
“Because I wanted you to, that’s why,” Halston replied nonchalantly, a smile appearing on his handsome face.
‘Ugh… What utter nonsense!’
Flossie took a deep breath and composed herself. She tried to sound rational, saying, “You heard about it earlier, right? I’m Jovan’s girlfriend, so don’t ask me for such favors anymore. I don’t want my boyfriend to misunderstand.”
“Really now?” Halston smiled coldly. Although blind, he was rather sharp and managed to see through Flossie’s heart.” Why are you lying?”
“I’m not lying. Jovan really is my boyfriend. Didn’t you hear how much he let me punch him just now? If we weren’t dating, he would’ve defended himself.” Flossie pursed her lips and spouted the bunch of nonsense in a serious tone.
She actually didn’t intend to trick Halston either, but she had no other choice; it was to prevent him from ever catching any feelings for her. Otherwise, her departure would only result in an absolute heartbreak.
She didn’t want him to feel any more miserable than he already did.
“Sure, if you say so,” Halston responded sarcastically. His expression seemed conflicted.
Although he was blind, he wasn’t dumb. He could sense how much Flossie rejected Jovan, and the two didn’t have any chemistry at all. There was simply no way that they were a couple.
“But I can tell that Jovan’s feelings towards you are true. You two could certainly try being together, to be honest.” The man said softly, expressionless.
“You want me to… try dating him?” Flossie froze.
It was obvious that she never expected him to think this way. Not only was he not falling for her, but he was even pushing her to date someone else as well.
This made her realize she was merely overthinking, giving herself unnecessary worries.
“Whether you two were dating or not has nothing to do with me. I even wish that you two could be more loving with each other, lest he wouldn’t be so bored as to give me trouble all the time. I’d get some peace and quiet, too,” Halston said, still rather emotionless.
He then changed into some freshly washed clothes. “Come on, get some sun with me.”
It had been quite some time since they had gone outside for some sunlight after all. Other than that, he couldn’t help feeling warm and positive on the inside with Flossie by his side for some odd reason.
Flossie soon brought Halston to their favorite part of the back garden.
It was spring, and the entire garden was in full bloom. The air was filled with a faint scent of rain and mud, partnered with the fresh smell of grass. The warm sunlight washed over their hair and faces.
Nature painted the world in the purest peace and beauty for the first time in a long while.
Despite this, Flossie was weirdly silent, unable to enjoy a single moment of the picturesque environment.
She was annoyed at how Halston generously wished her and Jovan a happy relationship and his intentions to matchmake them.
However, she knew it was quite unreasonable for her to feel such frustration. This was what she had wanted all along, but she couldn’t help feeling uncomfortable with the current situation.
Halston, on the other hand, was holding onto the railing around the pavilion. Eyes closed, he took a few deep breaths, with the radiant sunlight layered on his beautiful features. He looked as if he were God’s masterpiece.
‘Tsk, he’s so damn handsome!’ Flossie screamed in her heart. She felt better after merely taking a glance at the man’s gorgeous face.
‘This is why you have to find a handsome man! No matter how much he annoys you, just one look at his face, and you’d forgive him completely. Getting mad at a face like that is an absolute crime!’
Just as the woman was lost in her thoughts, Halston turned slightly and asked Flossie in a calm tone. “How long have you and Jovan been dating?”
Flossie froze. She was seriously wondering if the man was trying to make her upset on purpose.
‘Why else would he be mentioning that bastard? If this keeps up, his face won’t be enough for me to forgive him!’
“Don’t be shy. Jovan may be a little sh*t, but it’s not that embarrassing to date him.” Halston said politely. He seemed to be trying his hardest to be broad-minded and collected.
Flossie gritted her teeth, suppressing her fury. “Thanks. I’m not one to be easily embarrassed either.”
“One year? Two?” Halston continued questioning, seemingly unable to detect the woman’s negativity.
“Why are you so curious about this? I never knew you were such a fan of gossip, Mr. Guajardo! What are you trying to pry into?” Flossie retorted furiously, balling up her fists quietly.
“I am pretty curious, yeah. That’s why I’m interested in your answer.” Halston unknowingly crossed her bottom line once more.
In actuality, he didn’t quite care for gossiping. He was merely intrigued by this woman before him.
Flossie scratched her head in confusion. After two minutes of silence, she responded in a monotonous voice. “If you’re really that curious, well… we were married for four years, then we separated for another four years. We got back together again for a while but unfortunately broke up again.”
“You even… got married?” Halston was unable to contain his amazement, especially after hearing such shocking news.
“Yeah, we even have kids!” Flossie smirked and approached him. “But he’s such a jerk! And I don’t intend to forgive him… Are you curious as to how he was a jerk?”
‘Hah! You want to play, huh, Halston Guajardo? Let’s play then!’
“You even had… children together?” Halston’s heart was filled with mixed emotions. His expression turned darker with time.
It wouldn’t be reasonable for him to be upset. After all, they were just a married couple with children, which meant this was none of his business.
Even so, he felt inexplicably bitter after hearing about ‘their love story’ regardless.
Oh god, Halston Guajardo, can’t you be a little normal for once? Don’t you think it’s ridiculous that you’re paying so much attention to a woman you haven’t even seen? This is an insult to Seraphina and an insult to yourself!’ he thought to himself.
“Hmm, I mean, the guy might be a jerk, but our kids are adorable. So I don’t regret falling in love with him.” Flossie told the truth this time, despite her previous attempt at making something up.
She could obviously tell that Halston looked as upset as someone who just found out they had been cheated on. However, he was still suppressing the negative emotions, replying coldly, “That means you’re lucky. You should bring the kids over to play sometime.”
“Hmm… That reminds me, you’re their uncle! Doesn’t that mean you need to give them gifts?” Flossie held in her laughter, challenging the man’s patience even further.
Td really like to see how long he can keep this act up!’
‘He’s clearly mad, but he’s still pretending to be calm and elegant! Is he not tired?!’