On the way back, Be rested her head on Asher’s shoulder, feeling sleepy. In reality, she was curious


    about what Den had said to Justin.


    She decided against it after some consideration. Whatever was said. was most likely not pleasant.


    Den may seem gentle, but his words could be even sharper and more brutal than hers. She didn’t


    want to hear what he said about Justin.


    It was not out of pity for that jerk. Rather, it would be extremely disheartening to witness the person she


    once loved with all her heart. getting belittled by the person closest to her.


    “Are you asleep, Be?” Asher suddenly asked in a gentle voice.


    “No, Ash. Do you want to talk about something?” Be blinked in surprise.


    “Be, have you noticed that Steven and Amelia are a little strangetely?” Asher asked with a faint


    smile. “I might be mistaken, but I always get the impression that there is a subtle tension between


    them.”


    “What do you mean by ‘a subtle tension”?”


    Be’s jaw almost dropped as she stared at her brother, her eyes wide. and watery. “Have you had too


    much to drink, Ash? Are you joking?”


    “I never make jokes about romantic rtionships. Didn’t you notice that their faces turned red and their


    expressions turned strange wher


    Steve supported Amelia? Especially Amelia, the way she looked Steve… How should I put it? It is


    exactly like how you used to look at Justin.”


    Be’s fair eyelids drooped as she was rendered speechless. “Ash, why are you dragging me into this


    with Amelia?”


    Although Be wasining, in her heart, she was secretly thinking about Steven and Amelia’s


    rtionship. When did this happen? How did she not notice anything?


    “Steven is not young anymore. He’s already thirty years old. Since graduating from university, he has


    been working diligently as my secretary.” Asher continued, “Since I assigned him to assist you, he


    hasn’t uttered a singleint. Year after year, he has worked tirelessly, rarely taking proper breaks.”


    Asher put his arms around Be’s shoulders, his tone sincere and earnest. “Be, if he wishes to


    pursue a romantic rtionship and experience a different life, I hope you can support Steve.”


    “Wow! Steve is actually ying games behind my back! They say he looks like a cute puppy, but how


    delicate fist, gritting her teeth. “Men are all the same! He falls in love with Amelia right after confessing


    his deep feelings to me. I only have. one younger sister! If he has any inappropriate thoughts about


    Amelia, I swear, I will exile him to an African safari as a snack for the lions


    “Did Steve confess to you?” Asher raised an intrigued eyebrow, slightly surprised.


    “Yeah, but I rejected him.” Be had always been unapologetic in front of her eldest brother and openly


    expressed her emotions. “It’s not that he’s not good enough. It’s just that I don’t have any romantic


    feelings for him. Besides, I’ve been through a divorce and have no intentions to date again. I’d rather


    not waste his time.”


    Be added, “But how could he suddenly develop an interest in Amelia? The seamless transition


    worries me a lot.”


    “Steve is not that kind of person, Be. As for your concerns about the seamless transition, maybe


    Steve has been around you for too long. You were both his first and unrequited love.”


    “He has grown ustomed to treating you with care and kindness, so it’s possible that he


    unconsciously developed feelings for Amelia.


    He might not even be aware of it himself,” Asher earnestly shared his thoughts.


    “What? How is it possible not to know if you’ve fallen for someone?”


    Be frowned, her expression carrying a hint of skepticism.


    “Emotions are the most intricate, tangled, andplex thing in this world,” Asher said, his deep eyes


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    narrowing thoughtfully. “For example, thirteen yearster, Justin once again saved your life. When. you


    face him now, can you truly distinguish between love and hatred?


    Can you guarantee that your feelings toward him are purely resentment and hatred, without a trace of


    love?”


    Be felt a stab in her chest, her breath bing heavier.


    She recalled the eventful and dangerous night. Justin carried her over a long distance in the pouring


    rain despite his heavy injuries.


    To keep her warm in the dark and damp cave, he took off almost all his clothes to keep her warm. The


    memories made her feel warm insade