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Chapter 278 Her Past
They were classmates back in high school, where Emyr was often the focus of attention from many hopefuls at Eragos.
Daniel, hailing from the distinguished Quinn family and their only heir, was known for his wild and rebellious ways during his teenage years, only settling down in more recent times.
Charmaine had a particularly tough time during high school, often isolated and targeted by rumors, enduring it all on her own.
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Back then, Daniel was known for his passion for motorcycles. Charmaine caught his eye after winning Several significant races to earn some cash, leading to their meeting and eventual friendship.
They grew closer, occasionally skipping classes to hang out, which eventually led to trouble.
The Quinns managed to smooth over Daniel’s issues quickly, but Charmaine, lacking support from the Reads, faced public reprimand alone during a school assembly.
As Emyr listened to Tad recount these events, his hands tightened into fists, his veins pronounced against
his skin.
Charmaine entered, noticing his tense posture, and hesitated, wondering if approaching him now was safe.
Noticing her, Emyr removed his earphones and fixed her with a cold look. “What are you doing here?”
Charmaine, maintaining her cool, walked over and set down the dinner, matching his tone from a previous encounter, “Are you angry because you’re jealous?”
She watched his reaction closely, catching a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
His response was low and rough, “So what if I am?”
Stunned, Charmaine had not expected such an admission.
Caught off guard, she stammered, “Are you really jealous? You’re not kidding?”
Emyr’s expression darkened, immediately regretting his admission. Charmaine’s response seemed to irritate him further.
Any other person might have reacted with surprise, but not her.
He scoffed and turned away, “I’m not as predictable as you think.”
His moody response left her puzzled.
Charmaine paused, then suddenly realized something.
“I get it now!”
Emyr’s expression softened slightly. She understood?
Charmaine calmly explained, “You’re jealous because you think I’m yours now, and your possessive nature makes you see any mention of me and Daniel as an intrusion into your territory?”
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Chapter 278 Her Past
Hearing this, Emyr almost wanted to laugh in frustration.
Wasn’t she supposed to be academically gified?
With reasoning like this, how on earth did she excel at school?
With a deep breath, Emyr pressed, “So, what exactly is your relationship with Daniel?”
Suddenly, he found himself genuinely wanting to know.
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Rumors had been that Daniel was pursuing her, and they had frequented a certain restaurant together…
Previously, such talk would have made him uncomfortable, yet he would never bother to delve deeper.
He was not one to meddle, and her past was her own.
However…
He was tired of playing dumb.
Charmaine, faced with Emyr’s serious tone, doubted her own interpretation for a moment.
Could it really just be possessiveness?
The man’s gaze revealed a deeper layer of emotion, hiding complexities beneath. Feeling a surge of unease, Charmaine tightly clenched her fists without realizing.
She inhaled deeply, preparing herself to clarify the details that Emyr had uncovered.
“At first, he showed no interest in me, but after several races where I gained some recognition, he began following me around. He insisted on learning from me, wanting tips on how to handle curves and optimize overtaking strategies.”
Those times felt distant to Charmaine. After all, they belonged to a previous life.
“As we spent time together, we became friends. He was aware of my tough home situation and understood that I wouldn’t just accept help without giving something in return, so he’d often join me at work or point me towards gigs that paid well.”
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