Chapter 217

Though Hayden’s rejection was firm, it was also the most hurtful kind.

Dylan was worried that Annalise might crumble, so he waved his hand in front of her and asked worriedly, “You okay? I’m not good at comforting people, but if you. ask me, only a guy like Julien could handle someone like Hayden. You’re no match for him! The best kind of love is equal. Your one-sided love and devotion won’t

end well.”

“The best kind of love is equal?” Annalise snapped back to reality, giving Dylan a look of disdain. “In my opinion, the best kind of love is when the two people support each other.”

“It seems you haven’t learned your lesson.”

“I’m really hurt.” Annalise sighed. “I think a man like him shouldn’t be with a dominant woman like Julien. Two dominant people being together might not end well.”

For some reason, Dylan suddenly felt like Annalise made a good point, but….

“Even if Hayden and Julien don’t end well, it’s still better than you and Hayden having no chance at all, right?”

Annalise glared at Dylan. “Are you trying to comfort me or rub salt in my wounds?”

With that, she walked off towards the garden, clearly annoyed.

Dylan was taken aback. He had stayed to comfort Annalise!

He shook his head in frustration. He had to admit that he really sucked at comforting people.

Annalise first ran into Julien.

Julien was busy helping Ivan grill. Payne was eagerly assisting her, praising her, “Julien, you’re not only a martial arts master, but you can also grill! A woman like you is so rare!”

Ivan nodded, “Exactly!”

“You both are hopeless!” Annalise grabbed the skewer from Payne’s hand.

Ivan turned to Annalise and said, “Ms. Annalise, she’s the woman of my dreams!”

“Kids shouldn’t have dream women!” Annalise told Ivan. “Your dream woman is your godfather’s woman, you know?”

“Who told you that?” Ivan pouted, showing his disbelief.

Annalise smiled, “Your godfather told me. I went to put my arm around him, and he said he’d hit me. I asked why he didn’t hit Julien when she was sitting so close to him. He said, ’cause Julien is his woman, and I’m not! Do you believe me now?”

words were meant for Julien, who was listening

grilling, then looked up at Annalise. “Are you

annoyed. She

and said, “Nothing.”

yourself!” Annalise tugged Julien’s sleeve, accidentally causing the skewer in her

mean to. Annalise looked apologetic, but she was too

mishap. She thought Annalise was just being childish

sleeve and presented her

was covered in bruises, which looked pretty intimidating.

frowned. These bruises were clearly from someone’s grip, the finger marks were obvious.

Mr. Simson hits me,

Annalise was speechless.

he just said, ‘because she’s

you don’t believe that he did this to me?” Julien glanced in Hayden’s direction.,

followed Julien’s gaze to Hayden. He was chatting with Adeline, obviously very familiar with each other.

Hayden’s usual aloofness and elegance seemed to soften a bit.

ears, “Are you blind? How could you fall for such

you agree to be his woman?” Annalise retorted defiantly.

thought for a moment, then seriously said

help

of comfort, Dylan turned to Kieran, “Kerry, when did you learn to grill?”

great.” Julie handed Dylan a

took a bite, then remembered something. He looked at Kieran, “Oh right, how was that bottle of

haven’t tasted it yet.”

at Kieran in surprise, “Didn’t Tina say yesterday that you had her deliver the wine to

heard that Julie was quite bold when she was pursuing you. You guys probably don’t need wine to spice things up!”

by now. Mr. Hernandez squinted at Dylan. If looks could kill,

truth from his expression, “Did Julie turn you down last night? Haha…you…wait! What did you just

Hernandez shoved a piece of raw

you have any idea how many germs and bacteria can be in raw

I’ll stuff this whole plate of raw steak

yet you insist on us grilling

a bottle of water, “I bet if you say

turned to Kieran, “If

want to duel?” Kieran raised an eyebrow at

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