Forgetting
The translucent liquid in the glass seemed more enticing under the lights. At that moment, the
atmosphere made Tiffany feel blessed.
“Here, cheers.”
The duo proceeded to clink their glasses, and Tiffany took a sip of the wine while Levant gulped down
the whole glass. He then looked at Tiffany and asked, “Do you like the taste of this wine?”
“Well, I don’t really know wine. You know I wasn’t exactly living the life before this. I don’t really drink
wine at all. I only had some during social events these couple of years. Judging from the color and the
taste, I bet this is expensive?”
Levant smiled as he kept his gaze on her. “You’ve definitely changed a lot over the past couple of
years. You’ve become a better version of yourself. I think you’re the only woman I know who is able to
achieve so much in such a short time. When we first met, you only wanted a place to live. Now, not
only did you get yourself that, you even got yourself your own company and career. I’m really happy to
see you bustling around with all that your company has achieved.”
“Yeah. I only wanted a house of my own then, regardless of the size or condition. You gave me a hand
when I was going through a hard time. I always kept that in my heart.”
Levant smiled bitterly at her words. “I don’t think that that’s worth keeping. It’s barely anything at all.
You’ve even returned all the money to me later on, so I didn’t lose anything. Instead, you should
remember that I forced you to get an abortion.”
Tiffany’s expression darkened when she heard his words. She froze for a second as her hand tightened
around the glass. “It’s all in the past. I don’t want to remember those things anymore. Remembering
things that make one feel bad is a form of torture and punishment for oneself. I’ve heard of a saying
that made a lot of sense to me, and it’s ‘Forgetting is a blessing.’ So, you should also forget those
things unworthy of remembering.”
Levant said nothing in return.
He was a little taken aback by Tiffany’s words. He was unsure if she was telling him to forget the part
where he had forced her for an abortion and all the bad things between them or to let go of his
obsession with Nicole.
He poured himself a glass of wine and swirled it in his hands. With a forced smile, he said, “Some
things are hard to forget.”
Tiffany did not answer him.
She could see the pain and struggle in his eyes.
Looking at his gaze, she immediately understood what Levant meant. The thing that was unforgettable
for him must be his obsession with Nicole.
With that thought, she poured herself another glass. “I’m happy enough that we’re able to sit down
together as friends, having a meal and chatting away. I have no other intentions, so you shouldn’t feel
burdened. Don’t worry. I won’t force you to do anything.”
With a hint of apology in his eyes, Levant looked at her and said, “What is it that you like? I can give it
to you whatever it is. Perhaps there’s something you wish for? I’ll fulfill whatever wish you have.”
“No need. I can buy the things I like myself and fulfill my own wishes,” answered Tiffany as she smiled
bitterly.
Levant did not know what else he could say. Staring at her, he could not help but feel bad for her.
To think what sort of despair a woman had walked out from to lose all hopes for others and only rely on
herself.
Meanwhile, Tiffany noticed how Levant was staring at her, and she gulped down the glass of wine
before she stated, “I’m not really hungry. I’ll head back to my room first. Enjoy the food.” She then got
up and left.
Levant stared at the meat on the grill, and a bitter smile came across his face.
If I had met Tiffany first and never knew Nicole at all, just Tiffany… Would we have fallen in love with
each other then?
However, his thoughts were full of unknowns, and there were no “ifs” in the world.
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