My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 493

Shawn left the city without answering my calls, but he picked up an unfamiliar woman on his way. This incident made me worry. When Joseph reported it to me, I suddenly panicked, but I believed that Shawn wouldn't do something that would break my heart.

Nevertheless, I knew him all too well.

He never accommodated any woman, let alone go all the way just to pick her up.

I couldn't stop thinking about it. I couldn't pull it out of my mind, but I couldn't question him either, or he might accuse me of stalking him. Hence, I simply pretended like it didn't happen!

After he came home, I leaned into his chest. He seemed pretty tender to me, so I didn't mention the woman but mentioned the matter of investigating him. He didn't bother to explain the situation to me, which made me even more anxious.

Just like that, we switched the subject.

Later, I still couldn't shake off the panicky feeling I was experiencing. Instead of mentioning anyone else, I snuggled into his arms and fell asleep. When I woke up, I noticed that he was still by my side, in the same position as before.

Was I being too paranoid?

I warned myself not to overthink.

Soon, I got up and kissed his cheek. He gently caressed my head as he asked, "Are you awake?"

"Yeah, but I'm still kinda tired."

"Come to a banquet with me tonight, Ray."

"What banquet?" I asked in suspicion.

"A banquet to celebrate the re-establishment of Felix Corporation."

Felix Corporation?!

Why was I never aware of that?

Even Florence didn't mention this to me earlier in the day.

"Where is it held?"

"Felix's Villa."

"Why didn't anyone tell me about this?"

Felix Corporation had gone bankrupt two years ago.

"Maybe they wanted to surprise you."

…

Felix Corporation went bankrupt two years ago. After a discussion between Clair and Nicholas, they decided to re-establish Felix Corporation in Bryxton. Of course, they were well aware that Renee didn't care too much about Felix Corporation now, but they felt indebted to her. Hence, the re-establishment of Felix Corporation would be regarded as their compensation to her.

This was also the reason why Clair stayed in Bryxton. Anyway, he preferred staying here since his family was all here.

Compared with his own parents from the Norman Family in Sundew, he cared more about his family in Bryxton. He hoped to settle down in Bryxton and unite the Norman and Felix Families. Of course, he didn't mind letting his children take after the Felix Family's last name as well.

He wanted to stay in Bryxton and protect Felix Corporation to compensate Renee and her parents.

He had planned this for a long time without telling Renee, but now, he could finally tell her openly.

Clair took out his phone in excitement and hesitated for a long time before calling Renee, who answered his call in seconds. "Clair, Shawn told me there will be a banquet tonight to celebrate Felix Corporation's comeback—"

Clair smiled and replied, "Yes. That is my gift to you. Your sister-in-law and I plan to settle down in Bryxton since we love you."

"Then, you should run Felix Corporation."

Clair's prediction was right. He foresaw that Renee would not take over Felix Corporation anymore, so he agreed, "Sure. I'll run it. Anyway, both of us had been hoping that Felix Corporation could make a comeback in Bryxton again. After all, it used to be a symbol of power in this city."

Renee choked up as she heard his words. "Thank you, Clair."

"You are my family, Ree."

Hearing that, Renee exploded, "Well, I was about to call you anyway! Why did you make Florence angry again? She isn't in good health, you know? I just visited her this morning. She is down with a high fever!"

His expression fell, so Renee softened her tone. "Clair, if this continues, you will lose Florence. Believe me, no one is willing to wait for you forever."

No one is willing to wait for you forever…

Clair thought of Nicholas all of a sudden.

Renee gave up waiting for him.

No matter how hard Nicholas begged, it was useless. Their relationship had reached the point of no return. In his case, Florence was still by his side only because she was still forgiving him, but in reality, she had lost all hope for him!

Furthermore, she had previously left him. Just because that man was dead didn't mean there weren't

other men out there.

Clair suddenly realized that he was walking on a steel wire, and if he was not careful, he might fall into the abyss. He didn't want that!

But Florence didn't even care about him!

Both of them loved each other, but the way they got along was problematic. Florence no longer initiated any intimacy between them. She didn't make him feel like she was in love, and she no longer acted coquettishly or childishly in front of him despite having done so back then.

All these happened because of him.

Clair was in distress. What should I do now?

Placing his phone down, he shut his eyes and reflected.

On the other hand, May spammed Alfred with calls after she left the hospital, but none of them were able to get through!

Usually, he would answer them as soon as she called, but it didn't happen this time.

Even so, May continued bombarding him with calls.

Alfred found Rudy staying in the villa under Shawn's name. His assumptions were right. When Rudy returned to Bryxton, he had no power or connections. The only person he could rely on was Shawn. Starting the investigation from Shawn eventually led him to Rudy's whereabouts.

He rushed to the seaside villa in a hurry and saw Rudy lazily basking in the sun. Recalling how Rudy insulted his woman some time ago, Alfred was so enraged that he was desperate to vent his anger!

He vowed to make Rudy pay for his behavior!

Alfred stopped his men and ordered, "I will settle this matter myself. All of you wait here and prevent outsiders from entering!"

Alfred knew that Shawn would rush here later, and he was also certain that Shawn didn't stand on the same side as him since he had chosen to protect Rudy from the get-go.

Nonetheless, Alfred didn't regard it as a big deal as no one in their circle believed in true friends or enemies.

They had no lifelong friends or enemies, and that was vividly reflected in their relationship!

Rudy had sharp eyes, so he quickly spotted Alfred from a distance. Smart people would do the right thing, so Rudy retreated to the basement with a sneer, called Shawn, and patiently waited in the basement.

Alfred would find this place sooner or later, and so would Shawn!

Alfred wasn't the only one who wanted to confront Rudy. Rudy also wanted to confront Alfred for snatching his woman, so he was ready to beat him up!

Simultaneously, Alfred carried the same thought.

No. Alfred was desperate to kill him.

In less than 20 minutes, Alfred made his way to the basement. Rudy carefully estimated the time for Shawn's arrival, which was after one round of brawling. Clenching his fists, he declared to Alfred, "You are not my opponent. After all, I have risen from the pile of dead since I was a child, while you are just a rich heir."

Alfred was born with a golden spoon, while Rudy was a man who grew up training with real guns. It was easy to differentiate the winner in the fight. Of course, no one knew Alfred's true bottom line.

He had always been gentle, but that didn't mean he was a pushover.

Smirking, Alfred accepted the challenge. "Try me."

The basement was huge, and the two of them fought each other, fist to the flesh. If May saw the scene, she would've felt heartbroken! But as to who she felt sorry for, no one knew.

Alfred and Rudy both had wounds on their bodies, and it was hard for both of them to continue fighting with open wounds. Eventually, they lay on the ground panting. Both men were stabbed, had bruises on their faces, and looked horrible. When Shawn arrived, he found the situation amusing. He stifled his laughter and asked them, "Was it fun?"

Alfred argued, "What if you were me?"

If Shawn were Alfred, he would definitely seek vengeance, but he would not murder Rudy.

He knew that his wife would mope about him if he were dead. Hence, he wished for his rival to suffer the pain of not being able to get the girl he wanted.

Alfred and Rudy each suffered injuries. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

There was no winner or loser in the fight.

However, Alfred knew he would besiege and suppress Rudy throughout his life. He would make every single day torturous for Rudy!

Thereafter, Alfred was sent to his manor in Bryxton by his subordinates. This was the first property he bought in this city and was used as his wedding house, but he and May merely stayed here for two days.

He was lying on the bed in a trance while several doctors were busy treating his wound beside him. They left after the treatment, but his phone couldn't stop ringing!

He didn't check the caller and wasn't even bothered to answer the calls since he had no energy to do so.

He was frustrated and resented May a little. How could she not fall for him yet?!

He had been waiting for her for five years.

Alfred loved May since five years ago when he was injured and lived in her house to avoid assassination. The two months of getting along with her were tiresome, but he felt sweet and content.

It was a feeling he had never felt before.

He fell for her clumsiness and laziness; he fell for her passion for drawing and the way she called him 'my dear' coquettishly when he refused to teach her; he fell for the little girl he took care of wholeheartedly; he fell for her cheerful but occasionally emotional personality.

Before he knew it, he had fallen head over heels for her, and there was just no word that could describe his strong feelings for her.

He even started to plan their future, and all this while, Alfred thought she must have fallen for his charm too, or she wouldn't have pestered him so much!

Ultimately, she was just giving him false hope.

When he thought about leaving Bryxton, he asked her, "May, would you like to go back to Iceland with me? You can have everything there." Alfred solemnly made a promise to her.

Unfortunately, she turned him down.

Amy smiled and replied, "I will not leave Bryxton. This is my root, and it is the place where Alba and I fell in love. You don't know Alba, but he is the person I love the most in the whole wide world."

It turned out that she always had someone in her heart.

Alfred didn't make things difficult for her, so he left Bryxton alone, but before leaving, he told her that if she ever came to Iceland and looked for him, he would promise her one thing unconditionally.

On the day he left, many people came to see him off, and only then did May realize the man she saved had a distinguished identity.

What difference did it make even if she found out?

She loved Alba and was willing to wait for him. She believed that the love of her life was alive, so she must find him!

Eventually, she managed to find Alba, but their happiness was short-lived.

After Alfred returned to Iceland, he became more taciturn than before. He ran an investigation on Alba, and Alfred's sister, Abigail Larson, was the only person who knew about it. However, only basic details about Alba were dug up.

Abigail knew that his brother liked May all along, and she even encouraged him to pursue his love.

The Larson Family was unique as they valued both status and love. Therefore, they would agree to the marriage of the children of the Larson Family no matter who their partner was. They were inclined to follow their hearts.

Members of the Larson Family didn't mind who would become Mrs. Larson as they only respected whoever was crowned with the position. That was why Alfred said that everyone in the Larson Family would respect his wife and wouldn't make her belittle herself.

After Alfred returned to Iceland, May didn't contact him anymore. They used to send text messages to each other, and she would often ask him if he had eaten or not, whether he wanted her to bring food to him, and what ingredients they should buy to make dinner in the evening.

After he returned to Iceland, she would only send him a greeting on New Year's Day. 'Happy New Year!'

Ah, what a perfunctory greeting. Alfred had never been treated like that before.

Five years later, May found Alba. Alfred knew about it all along, but he acted oblivious to it and gave her his blessings.

He respected her every choice.

However, his silly sister…

The phone kept ringing, and Alfred suddenly realized it was May who was calling. The only person who could afford to spam him with calls was the woman he pampered.

Enduring the pain in his body, he fished out the phone, swiped the answered button, and brought it to his ear before uttering softly, "Hi, May."

His tone of voice always softened when he talked to her.

"Alfred, were you involved in Alba's death?" May sounded furious.

She was already certain that it was him.

What should he reply?

He wasn't the one who did it, but his sister.

After Abigail found out that Alba and May reconciled, she was worried for her brother, so she cooperated with the Adams Family, that was Alba's father, to push Alba into the lake. When a man with a disability fell into the lake, death was no doubt awaiting him.

Abigail lived her life with a superior status, so she didn't associate the death of a person inferior to her with a crime. She just wanted to help her brother!

Her brother's happiness was what she cared most about.

She liked whatever and whomever her brother liked.

This had always been the way of life for the Larsons. They were so selfish that they only prioritized their own family, yet Alfred was selfless!

After Alba's death, Alfred didn't look for May. He never took the initiative, and when she later got together with Rudy, Abigail arranged for Rudy's fiancée Hannah to return to Bryxton.

Once Hannah returned to Bryxton, May lost Rudy.

Alfred was unaware of all of this at the time, and only learned about it after May went to Iceland to find him, but the person responsible was his younger sister, Abigail, who did it for his sake.

He couldn't do anything to Abigail because she was his sister, so he simply punished her by locking her in the house's dungeon.

During that time, no one could take care of Abigail's Alaskan Malamute, so it was left with Alfred.

Even though he punished Abigail, the incident still concerned a human life. Alfred might not care about Alba, but Alba held a very important place in May's heart. Hence, he had always been guilty and fearful about it.

Confronted by her question, Alfred responded, "Yes."

He had no choice but to be the scapegoat for his sister.

May was close to losing her mind as she questioned, "Why?!"

"Because I like you."

Alba died because Alfred liked her!

"Alfred! You… You better disappear from my sight! You have done unforgivable things! Did you know that Alba… Alba was really desperate to live in this world, huh? He was afraid that he wouldn't be worthy of me, so he reluctantly returned to the Adams Family and suffered all kinds of humiliation and torment, but what about you?!"

They ruined him easily! Because Alba wasn't capable of protecting himself, they easily destroyed a man who was motivated to improve himself. They destroyed a man who desperately wanted to protect his woman.

How could they be so evil?

May burst into tears and bawled, "He just wanted to protect me. He didn't have much desire. All he wanted was to protect me and live with me for the rest of his life. How could you be so cruel?"