Love after divorce - Chapter 390

Chapter 390:

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Carson couldn’t help but sigh. Walking through the night, the neon lights around him cast a long shadow.

Outside the window, it was dark. There were no stars in the sky, only a sense of boundless loneliness.

Vincent Pitcher sat alone by the window, holding a glass of red wine. As he looked at the crystal-clear liquid, he couldn’t help but chuckle. He slowly brought it to his lips and took a sip.

After tasting the wine, Vincent suddenly turned his head to gaze at the city lights outside. He felt that the endless loneliness was ruthlessly swallowing him whole.

He stared into the void outside the window and was instantly reminded of the past. He couldn’t help but sigh…

Back then, he was still a student, regarded as a celebrity in school. As long as he was on campus, everyone knew him—Vincent Pitcher. During that time, the only people around him were his sister, Lillian, David, who was chasing after Lillian, and a girl named Isabella.

At first, he didn’t realize that he would encounter Isabella every day; it was entirely her scheme. Later, after hearing Lillian’s words, he understood that his daily interactions with Isabella, which seemed unintentional, were, in truth, quite deliberate.

“Vincent, you’re so stupid. Don’t you know that Isabella likes you very much?” Lillian, who was always beside him, often laughed at his cluelessness when it came to love. Although he was a big shot, he was still a little slow in matters of the heart.

Later, for her own sake, Lillian deliberately approached Isabella and eventually became good friends with her.

As Lillian spent more time with Isabella, she noticed that Isabella’s feelings for her brother were quite strong. To help Isabella pursue Vincent, Lillian often offered her friend tips.

Eventually, Vincent was moved by Isabella’s deep affection, and the two quickly became a couple, deeply in love. At that time, they, along with David and Lillian, formed a happy family, supporting each other and sharing joyful moments. David had feelings for Lillian, and Vincent blessed their relationship.

Vincent always believed that everyone’s school days were sprinkled with beautiful memories—whether they were vibrant flowers, beams of sunlight, or warm blessings.

The days were carefree, and campus life was pure and innocent. It felt like a bubbling stream, joyfully flowing, with crystal-clear waves dancing from time to time.

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The beating hearts and smiling faces of youth weaved colorful dreams and composed sincere, moving songs. No matter where they were, the four of them were always together, sharing an unspoken understanding.

They loved going out and having fun together. Vincent still remembers a spring full of vitality when the fish swam in the water. Each time he heard the birds singing and the leaves rustling, he strolled along the forest path, breathing in the fresh air as if the world were clean, free from impurities.

Everything felt so natural and vibrant. It resembled a picturesque world from a poem. In the quiet years of his campus life, Vincent painted pictures of existence, filling his blank, empty life with colorful strokes. The arrival of Isabella was the brightest stroke on that blank canvas.

Vincent often lay on the school grass with Isabella, discussing their future. He imagined the scene of marrying Isabella, perhaps with a child standing beside them, calling them Mom and Dad. He wasn’t the kind of person who would openly express his feelings, but after meeting Isabella…

Vincent occasionally chatted with Lillian. Each time he didn’t share his feelings about Isabella, Lillian would tease him for being useless.

At that time, he would just shrug and smile. After all, Lillian was right. Even if he didn’t know what love was before, from the moment he met Isabella, it felt as though his heart was firmly held by her, leaving him unable to escape.

Because of Vincent’s relationship with Isabella, Lillian and Isabella became close friends, while Vincent and David also formed a strong bond. The four of them felt like a real family, much to the envy of others.

However, the good times didn’t last long. Vincent noticed that Isabella didn’t seem to be as warm as she once was when they were together. Their relationship began to weaken, and every outing seemed to end in arguments.

He felt the alienation and indifference from Isabella, while she grew closer to David. Since they were always together, Vincent didn’t think much of it at first.

He just assumed something was developing between Isabella and David. Lillian, who valued emotions, didn’t seem to sense anything wrong at the time.

So, Vincent set aside his concerns and didn’t question anything. The four of them maintained their previous dynamic, and no one sensed any discord among them. Years passed like that…

As graduation approached, Vincent suddenly ended up hospitalized due to a minor accident. However, he soon realized that during his time in the hospital, he hadn’t seen Isabella at all.

Aside from Lillian, who took care of him daily, even David seemed to have vanished from sight. Vincent was puzzled about Isabella’s absence. At first, he thought she might be facing issues, but over time, he recalled their relationship. He remembered Isabella’s unusual gaze directed at David and how Lillian appeared sad and withdrawn during this period.

No matter what Vincent asked Lillian, she refused to divulge anything. He became convinced that Isabella was now dating David. If it wasn’t for that reason, why was Lillian, usually so optimistic, acting this way?

Even if something had happened, Isabella and David wouldn’t simply disappear together. At that moment, Vincent cursed himself for being blind. He found such a person for himself and even allowed David to pursue his sister.

With those thoughts confirmed, Vincent was heartbroken and filled with regret.

Later, David, looking distraught, suddenly appeared and explained his reasons. He even proposed to Lillian.

Despite Lillian’s pleading, Vincent reluctantly agreed, but when he inquired about Isabella’s whereabouts, David claimed he hadn’t seen her.

Lillian and David got married and began a happy life together, later having a daughter named Stella. Seeing his sister so happy, Vincent chose not to interfere in their affairs. Later, he learned that Isabella had been taken advantage of shortly after his hospitalization. She felt unworthy of being with him and chose to leave…

When Vincent discovered the truth, he was initially relieved, but he never expected that Isabella would end up marrying David and becoming Stella’s stepmother.

Thinking of this, Vincent couldn’t help but pick up his wine glass and take a sip.

“Isabella, Isabella… What are you thinking?”

“I don’t care if you were taken advantage of all those years ago. After all, we loved each other deeply, and I can forget about it. It wasn’t your fault. But why did you marry David in the end? Is it really for the reasons I suspect?”

Sitting by the window, Vincent frowned as thoughts of Isabella filled his mind.

Since the last time Isabella left, Vincent had always believed that she had approached him to take David away from Lillian. She seemed to be close to them solely for David’s sake.

That thought had brewed in Vincent’s heart for over ten years. It was only a few days ago that he learned the truth, yet Isabella had become David’s wife…

This realization forced Vincent’s doubts to resurface. Why did Isabella’s sudden reappearance make him feel so uneasy? If she had no choice but to marry David, why did she treat Stella so poorly?

Vincent drained the remaining red wine from his glass and tossed it aside.

Looking out the window, he noticed a bit of starlight shining through, adding some vitality to the night. In the distance, the neon lights flickered, reflecting the lives of those who wandered the streets at night…

It was late, a lonely and desolate night. But the night itself couldn’t be blamed; it was merely the presence of a lonely person that made it feel more isolating. Late at night was when loneliness surfaced.

Whether his heart was too heavy or simply weary, Vincent felt isolated, identifying with the night. Perhaps he could lose himself in its mysterious depths, gazing at the starlight with a sense of longing.

He wished to drive away, to escape, to never endure such a lonely night again, to shout helplessly over and over. Yet, all he received in return was a deeper sense of solitude.

Isabella’s presence had made Vincent feel flustered. He always thought it was peculiar how Isabella had suddenly appeared and married David.

Perhaps there was something behind it that couldn’t be solved. Despite his speculations, he couldn’t figure it out; he didn’t understand it at all.

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