Chapter 578
Chapter 578
“Shut up, Gilbert!” Halsey snapped.
Gilbert shrugged her off and charged at Dwight, alming another punch.
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But this time, he missed. Dwight swiftly grabbed his incoming fist and shoved him hard. Gilbert lost his balance and stumbled backward, finally falling to the ground with a thud.
Halsey immediately stepped in front of Gilbert, her voice firm. “That’s enough!”
Dwight stared at her coldly “That punch just now was me returning the favor.”
If Dwight hadn’t let him, Gilbert never would have gotten close to him.
Halsey froze.
“Take him and get out of here,” Dwight said, his tone dismissive. I don’t want to see either of you again.”
Without another word, he turned and started to walk
“Dwight!” Halsey called after him.
He paused, just for a moment.
away.
At that instant, Rachel hurried over and linked her arm with Dwight’s. “What are you doing out here?”
She glanced at Halsey and Gilbert, her eyebrows raised. “Do you know them?”
Dwight’s lips curled into a slight smirk. “I don’t.”
Rachel beamed. “Okay. Let’s go inside. Dad was looking for you. He even asked about you when he couldn’t find you earlier.”
Dwight nodded. “Alright.”
He walked off with Rachel, leaving Halsey standing there.
He was leaving with another girl.
Halsey stood frozen, her vision blurred with tears as she watched Dwight disappear from her sight.
Gilbert slowly stood up and shook his head. “See that? That’s the guy you’re in love with. He’s broken your heart; he’s not a good person. Forget about him.”
Halsey turned to Gilbert, her voice quiet but firm. “If he isn’t a good person, does that make you one?”
Gilbert hesitated. “I…”
Without another word, Halsey turned and walked away.
Gilbert grabbed her arm. “It’s late, and I can’t let you be out alone at this hour. It’s not safe. Get in the car. I’ll take you home.”
“I don’t need your help,” Halsey said, trying to pull away from him
But Gilbert didn’t listen. He practically shoved her into his sports car and sped off.
Meanwhile, Dwight had turned back around. He watched the car disappear into the distance, his expression unreadable.
He had said those things on purpose today. From the moment he stepped into that place, he knew there was no future for him and Halsey.
She was like a delicate rose, a warm, untouched gem. Pure, unspoiled.
But he was different.
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Chapter 578
There was no point in starting something that was bound to end. He had to force himself to push her away. Rachel walked over, watching Dwight with curiosity. “You’re in love with that girl, aren’t you?”
Dwight’s gaze was distant. “I’m not.”
Rachel frowned. “You’re lying. I can see it in your eyes. You have feelings for her, don’t you?”
Dwight tried to sidestep her, ready to leave.
“Wait,” Rachel called out. “Since you’ve broken up with her, why don’t we be together? I have feelings for you.”
Dwight glanced at her briefly, his tone cold. “Don’t waste your tin on me. I won’t ever develop feelings for you.”
With that, he turned and walked away.
“Dwight!“
Rachel stomped her foot in frustration. She had fallen for him the moment she laid eyes on him, and she wasn’t going to give up.
Back at home, Halsey locked herself under the covers, crying for what felt like hours.
Just the thought of the things Dwight had said made her heart ache
By the next day, she had a fever.
