Chapter 271

Xavier balled up his fists, but in the end, he had no choice but to reluctantly let it go.

If he really beat Christopher up, the three best friends would return to being distant and strained around each other after having recently overcome many obstacles to reunite.

“Fine, fine! The three of you have been dragging it out for so many years now that it’s all a big freaking mess! I’m so tired of it and want nothing to do with it anymore. Just do whatever you like!”

Xavier quickly turned and stomped away. He still had a lot on his plate. In fact, even his dad declared that this week was his last stint of freedom! If he lost that criminal case, he’d be locked up behind bars and face a harsh sentence for a long time.

What mattered most to him was finding a good lawyer to help him win the case right now. But no matter where he looked, he still found that the only person suited for the job was Zack Rosenwell, yet Zack was Renee Everheart’s employee, and he had unfortunately been in a battle royale with her today. It really looked like he was in deep s**t now!

“Mrs. Smith, I am deeply sorry for all the trouble I’ve caused. I will do my best to make amends. For now, let’s focus on calming Cecy and

Although his words were sincere and polite, he was unmistakably defiant

Cecilia’s mother could no longer hold it in and immediately burst into tears. She grabbed Christopher’s arm and begged him, “Don’t do this, Chris! You’ve been with Cecy for so many years now! How can you just give her up so easily? Both of your families have gotten along so well, and you’re both at an age when you should get married, so please don’t give it all up just because you’ve stumbled onto a small obstacle! You can always begin again with a clean slate. Even

of being a good son in the eyes of my parents, a good friend in the eyes of my friends, and a good boyfriend in the eyes of my lover. I’ve had enough of following all the rules I’m expected to follow. Please understand me, and please understand Cecy too. I truly believe…

paused for a while, then added, “You know that Stefan is now single again, and so is Cecy. Nothing would be in their way if

jealous!” said Cecilia’s mother. “You must really believe that she still has feelings for Stefan, but that’s really not true! Cecy is

mother desperately tried to explain everything, but the

there with a face as pale as a

happiness. Please just let him go and stop embarrassing me and

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