Lena, seeing right through Megan, thought to herself. “So that’s what this is about.”
She gave a small nod and replied calmly, “Yes, they broke up.”
A subtle breath of relief escaped from Megan.
Lena watched her closely, noting every shift in her expression. Then she asked directly, “Do you still have feelings for Sean?”
Megan was caught off guard for a second, clearly not expecting such a blunt question.
“I do,” she admitted openly. “That hasn’t changed over the years.”
Lena raised her brows in mild surprise. “You’re really something. If I remember right, it’s been... what, seven years now?”
“Yeah.” Megan lowered her gaze and responded softly.
Lena couldn’t help feeling a bit moved.
To love someone so persistently for so long was rare.
But feelings alone didn’t guarantee a future.
“It’s just that...” Lena gave her a gentle smile. “Sean still really loves Lottie. I think there’s a chance they might get back together.”
Megan’s smile faded. “What do you mean?”
“They didn’t break up because they stopped loving each other,” Lena explained. “There were… other reasons. Joseph Ford, Sean’s illegitimate half-brother, found out Lottie was Sean’s weakness. He kidnapped her more than once and she nearly died. Not long ago, she was shot by one of his men. She’s still recovering in the hospital.”
Megan’s eyes widened. “That actually happened?”
Lena sighed. “Thankfully, Joseph’s finally been brought to justice.”
Megan frowned, clearly shaken. She fell into a quiet daze, deep in thought.
Lena looked at her seriously. “Megan, love isn't something you can force.”
Megan gave a bitter smile. “I know. But...”
*
Later that evening, after returning home, Lena looked visibly preoccupied.
Jordan glanced at her and asked, “Something on your mind?”
“Hey, did you know Megan Stone’s in love with Sean?”
“Megan?” Jordan raised an eyebrow. “Really? That’s news to me. Since when?”
There were too many women who had liked Sean over the years.
But Sean had never been the type to brag about who had confessed to him.
And Megan had chosen a private moment to tell him her feelings back then.
So it made perfect sense that Jordan had never heard about it.
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