The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 245: Old Memories

"Doesn’t it feel great to have someone on both sides?"

Cecilia Bennett covered her mouth and giggled, placing her hand on Holly Sawyer’s shoulder.

Hahaha, Leo Grant on the left, and her on the right; isn’t that exactly the feeling?

Holly chuckled softly, "Pretty good."

"I hope next year you won’t be alone, that someone will be by your side when the New Year’s comes."

Holly looked at Cecilia Bennett and spoke slowly.

After finding her own happiness, she truly hoped that the people she cared about could also find their own happiness.

The fireworks were quickly lit, blossoming continuously in the sky, colorful and splendid.

The fireworks were indeed beautiful, but they were fleeting, which was somewhat regretful.

"So beautiful."

Holly sighed, her eyes sparkling under the night sky, filled with joy.

Truly happy.

"As long as you like it."

Leo stood next to Holly, looking at her with deep affection.

Although the fireworks were beautiful, Leo felt they were nothing compared to Holly; his girl was naturally the most beautiful.

He wouldn’t accept any arguments.

Cecilia Bennett felt a bit unnecessary at that moment, and she took a few steps back to give Leo and Holly enough room.

A single person like her should give way, letting this couple be wrapped up in their affection.

"Nancy, aren’t the fireworks beautiful? I miss you."

Noah Raines said over a video call with Nancy Miller, capturing the entire sky filled with fireworks on his phone, his gaze gentle.

Fireworks were beautiful.

He missed her deeply.

"Even though we’re not in the same place, we’re under the same sky..."

Noah rambled on, sincerity shining in his eyes, his voice full of deep affection.

Nathaniel, closest to Noah, quietly stepped back a few steps, distancing himself.

Well, as a single person, it’s better to quietly retreat; being too close might be overwhelming.

"In the end, it’s still the two of us who are hurting."

Nathaniel Shaw and Cecilia Bennett stood shoulder to shoulder, and Cecilia sighed, her voice filled with a deep sense of helplessness.

Indeed, during times like New Year’s, it was hard not to feel down as a single person.

"Nothing to be done, we’re single."

Nathaniel put his hands in his pockets and said quietly.

"If I had any feelings for you at all, I think we could make a pair."

Cecilia said slowly.

No spark, no feelings, otherwise, being together seemed just right.

During New Year’s gatherings, everyone had fun together without needing to meet new people.

"Indeed."

Nathaniel nodded.

Neither had any feelings for the other; otherwise, it would be perfect to pair up.

"I don’t know what’s going on with you and Kayla, but I think it’s a pity."

Cecilia turned her head to look at Nathaniel, suddenly bringing up the topic.

She had seen Nathaniel a long time ago, next to Kayla, in Kayla’s wallet, and on her desk.

She wasn’t too familiar with Kayla, but they occasionally visited each other’s homes.

Cecilia used to sigh about how Kayla was long-lasting, liking someone for so long.

When she first met Nathaniel Shaw at Holly’s house, Cecilia found him familiar but couldn’t place him right away; she realized it later.

"There’s nothing to regret; some things are simply missed, and life is never smooth sailing."

Nathaniel softly curled his lips and sighed.

Kayla was just a youthful crush, which had faded now.

She got married, and they had closed that Chapter.

"You were her entire youth."

Cecilia lazily said.

She wasn’t expressing regret over Kayla, just musing.

It’s fascinating how feelings work, childhood sweethearts not ending up together, while others find lifelong partners after just a few months. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Life is truly peculiar.

"And you were Theo’s youth."

Nathaniel slightly curled his lips, speaking slowly, the smile on his lips faint.

Theo Shaw.

Cecilia was stunned, looking at Nathaniel incredulously, disbelief in her eyes.

"He’s my cousin."

Nathaniel noticed Cecilia’s confusion.

He’s now the Shaw Family’s head.

Theo Shaw always loved a girl, loving without reward; Nathaniel had always known this, having seen pictures of Cecilia in Theo’s belongings.

It’s quite serendipitous that they ended up knowing each other.

"Is he doing well?"

Cecilia kept a smile on her lips and asked slowly.

He should be well, right?

"Married, family harmonious, career going smoothly."

Nathaniel nodded.

He had asked Theo if he regretted anything, Nathaniel’s answer was simple.

He said: I like her, but life is life. I like her but can’t fulfill my wish, so I choose to make do. My wife suits me; even without feelings, we can carry on smoothly.

Theo was certainly good to his current wife, but Nathaniel could not see Theo’s love for her.

Being good to her and loving her were very different concepts.

If she returned, Nathaniel asked what Theo would do.

Nathaniel said: I might still harbor love for her but would not betray my wife. I’d keep my distance.

"That’s good."

Cecilia lowered her eyes, speaking slowly.

If asked if she ever liked Theo Shaw, her answer was affirmative.

Many aspects of affection often go against one’s wishes.

Both fell silent after that.

"Good thing I can’t like you; otherwise, it’d be quite awkward."

After a while, Cecilia broke the silence, speaking with a hint of helplessness in her voice.

Nathaniel replied, "Indeed."

Indeed, pairing up would be awkward, making the situation seem strange.

"Oh my, this dog food is..."

Cecilia turned her head and saw that Leo and Holly were already embracing and kissing, and she helplessly patted her forehead.

Goodness, turning her head, she stumbled upon a bowl of dog food.

"Brother, happy New Year’s Eve! Let’s always, always be together in every future New Year’s Eve."

Holly’s lips curved into a smile, her eyes filled with starlight, looking at Leo with a hopeful gleam.

"Alright, always, always be together."

Leo slightly curled his lips, gently rubbing Holly’s head, speaking with pampering affection.

The fireworks were still blooming, extraordinarily vibrant, beautiful indeed.

The two of them held hands, gazing up at the fireworks, their moods exceptionally cheerful.