The Second Love
Sarcastically, Scarlett Williams asked me, "So, you want me to take you to see him, to tell him that you also like him, and that you're willing to accept him and be with him?" Nervously, I swallowed and replied with a lack of confidence, "I... I just want to see him as a friend, I..." "Friend?" Scarlett Williams interrupted with a sneer, "Do you think Amo would want to see you as a friend?" "Liliana Zanetti, we're all adults here, don't tell me that nonsense about being friends when you can't be a couple." Scarlett Williams' words left me speechless, not knowing how to respond. She continued with a stern tone, "The reason why Amo is in this state right now is all because of you." "Ever since he met you, problems have been arising. He has been in the industry for so many years, always seen as a perfect figure in the public's eyes, without a single flaw." "But because of you, he had a huge scandal before and attracted haters. If it wasn't for Amo's solid foundation after all these years, anyone else could have ruined their career." "He knew that 'Just Want to Stay with You' was your comic, so he immediately rejected other better and more suitable roles, and actively approached Tianyu to lower his own value, requesting to play the male lead." I bit my lip tightly, feeling like my throat was blocked, unable to say a word. I found it strange when I found out that Nicholas Scott was the lead actor, but at that time, I thought it was James Dalton's decision for ratings. I never expected that it was Nicholas Scott who actively sought the role. "If you think all of this is nothing, then let's talk about the present." "Since that night when Amo talked to you, he stopped eating and drinking, lying in bed like a lifeless body, almost losing his life.""Liliana Zanetti, maybe in your eyes, as well as the fans and ordinary people, Amo will always be a shining and handsome superstar in public, but behind the scenes, unknown to you, he is even more fragile than many others." Scarlett Williams paused her words at this point. I stared at her in astonishment and noticed that her eyes were red, and a tear unexpectedly slid down her cheek. "You... Nicholas Scott, he..." I was at a loss for words. Scarlett Williams, realizing that she had been crying, immediately turned away. After a while, she turned back around. Her tears had dried up, but her eyes remained red. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and continued, "Liliana Zanetti, I asked you to come here today to tell you one thing.""Since you can't accept him, don't appear in his life anymore. Under the guise of caring for a friend, you're actually hurting him." "I believe that as long as you don't seek him out, he won't initiate contact with you. If everything returns to normal, he can become the person he used to be." I was lost in thought for a while before slowly digesting Scarlett Williams' words. I stood up from the couch, looked directly into Scarlett Williams' eyes, and said, "I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I won't contact Nicholas Scott anymore." "In fact, I've already deleted all his contact information and blocked his number." "You and Jake take good care of him. Help him return to a normal life quickly. Don't be so foolish as to not eat or drink. Life is long, and there are many wonderful things waiting for him." Scarlett Williams calmly replied, "Jake and I know what to do." I grinned and smiled, "Then we'll leave first.""Shannon." I turned to Shannon, who seemed to be lost in thought, and called out to her. She snapped out of it and hurriedly stood up, holding onto my arm. We left the room, exited the hotel, and walked in silence the entire way. It wasn't until we reached outside the hotel that I waved my hand in front of Shannon's eyes a couple of times. "Hey, snap out of it. What time is it now? Let's find a place to eat risotto." I muttered to myself while pulling her towards the side of the road, preparing to hail a taxi. After taking a few steps, Shannon forcefully tugged at my arm, causing me to stop and turn to look at her. She had a worried expression on her face. "Liliana Zanetti, are you okay?" I shook my head and said, "I'm fine. Let's just eat risotto."Just as a taxi approached from the front, I hailed it. Once inside the car, I intentionally turned my head towards the window. I knew Shannon must have had a lot of questions for me, but I wanted to take a moment to gather my thoughts. This time, I had the driver take me and Shannon to our old spot directly. The boss saw Shannon and me and greeted us warmly, just like before. I smiled back at him and then asked him to bring out a few of his signature dishes. It was already past the risotto rush, and there was only one table occupied in the small risotto restaurant. I took Shannon's hand and led her straight to our usual spot. "Shannon, it's been a while since we've been here. Let's ask the boss for a bottle of Moscato," I suggested.Shannon firmly refused, "No, you're pregnant. You shouldn't be drinking." I frowned in protest, "It's just Moscato, it has a low alcohol content. Just a little bit won't hurt." Shannon still disagreed, "No way, if Dominic Hartnell finds out I let you drink, he'll probably kill me." "If you really miss the taste, I'll order a bottle for you to smell. Drinking is off the table," I said, a bit frustrated. I couldn't convince Shannon in the end, but I did agree to her proposal of ordering a bottle for her to smell. Deep down, I knew I shouldn't be drinking, but after hearing Scarlett Williams' words, I felt an urgent need to have a drink to calm myself. It's all because of these two Gilbert Hartnell bumps in my belly that I can't even have a drink when I'm in a bad mood. The boss was quick, and before long, our food and wine were served.Shannon kept her promise and poured a glass of Moscato in front of me. I leaned in and took a deep breath, the scent of plum with its unique sweet and sour aroma filled my senses. Before I could take another sniff, Shannon swiftly took the glass back and drank it herself in one gulp. I glared at her, feeling quite annoyed, but there was nothing I could do. I picked up the freshly squeezed fruit juice specially brought by the boss and took a sip. After drinking two small glasses of Moscato, Shannon put her glass down with a snap. "Alright, now, could you please fill me in on the situation? I was completely unaware of what was happening back at the hotel," she said, studying me intently. I returned Shannon's gaze, pondering where to start.
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