Chapter 984


    "If the friendship between us gave you the wrong idea, I''m truly sorry’ he admitted, his voice sincere.


    “No worries; Crystal replied, herughter echoing with grace and dignity. "I know Carol holds your


    heart, and you could never love anyone else. It was my foolish hope that perhaps I could sway your


    feelings."


    As she spoke, herughter grew, radiating warmth and kindness. "I truly do like you, and yes, I did use


    our friendship as an excuse to get closer to you.


    But now you and Carol are back together, and I genuinely wish you both happiness."


    She paused, a hint of sadness in her eyes, but her smile never wavered.


    “Even though I can''t be with you, and it''ll take some time to let go, knowing that she''s back and your


    smiles will be more frequent than before, that''s enough for me."


    At her words, rk felt a pang of guilt.


    “rk, as long as you''re happy, it doesn''t matter if it''s with me or not,’ Crystal continued, miming a tiny


    space between her fingers. “Though it does hurt a little bit." Her eyes glistened with unshed tears.


    rk tried tofort her, but she cut him off with augh. "I came today to tell you you''re a wonderful


    person, truly likable. That''s part of your charm, so don''t ever change. This breakfast, she gestured to


    the bag of food, "is my goodbye to this unrequited love."


    She opened the bag and took out the food and cutlery. "Will you try some?"


    rk didn''t really want to eat, but seeing her on the verge of tears, he reached for the silverware.


    "Hold on."


    Her eyes caught sight of a slim silhouette at the window upstairs. Was that Carol?


    Realizing Carol was watching, Crystal chuckled, "You don''t have to eat it. Just smell it"


    She didn''t want to cause any misunderstandings or trouble.


    rk was a bit confused, but he leaned in and took a whiff of the food.


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    "Smells good, doesn''t it?" Crystal asked, a hint ofughter in her voice.


    “Mmm, smells great,’ rk noted that the food was all his favorites. Crystal must have gone out of her


    way to learn how to make them.


    “Getting your praise is all these dishes needed; she said, packing up the food to take away. She left


    only a gift bag behind. "These clothes and dresses were gifts fram your mom. Given my current status,


    it''s not really appropriate for me to keep them. Please pass them on to her and thank her for me."


    rk, feeling even guiltier, didn''t take the bag. “If my mom gave them to you, you should keep them.


    You''ve bought plenty of things for us in the past."


    “That was out of respect for your parents, not an exchange of goods! It''s only right to bring gifts when


    visiting. And please tell them not to worry about epting my presents. I just want to be of help. If my


    gifts make them ufortable, then I''m the one at fault."


    Crystal gave him a small smile and handed him a tiny notebook. “In here are details about your


    parents’ preferences, their favorite ces to spend money, etc. I got them VIP memberships to these


    ces, which are very handy. The passwords and security questions are also written down. Last time,


    when your dad wasining about a sore shoulder, ! arranged a massage for him. He really liked


    the masseuse, so I''ve included their contact details."


    Despite its small size, the notebook felt incredibly heavy in rk''s hands.