Chapter 42 ne Tickets Are Not That Expensive


    No sooner had Rosalie and Evian ascended the stairs than an ted Christopher brought Luna back.


    They exchanged pleasantries briefly and Christopher kept looking at his mother, gesturing for her to give them <b>some </b>space. Selena, understanding her son’s intention, quickly brought Isabe away to not be a third wheel.


    Once they were out of sight, Christopher hurriedly served Luna all the snacks and fruits arranged on the


    table.


    His actions left Luna in a daze, giving her a feeling that the person sitting next to her was the same Christopher from her childhood who would always give her the best of everything.


    “Don’t bother. Your injury…” she began<b>.</b>


    Christopher instantly let his wounded hand rest, serving Luna with just one hand as he broke into a goofy smile. “Like I said, I’m fine. My wounds heal very quickly.”


    Luna nodded in relief and said, “Actually, I came today because I have something else to tell you.”


    “Go ahead. Christopher sat up straight, behaving in a way that seemed to say “I’m all cars” as if he could devote all his patience to Luna.


    Luna frowned. “I hope our team’s n to go abroad and coborate with other research institutes won’t be altered.


    The look in Christopher’s eyes subtly shifted.


    Luna spoke with a firm expression. “It’s more convenicht for us to go abroad for our research. Your proposed condition made Prof. Wilcox hesitate. Now that we’ve cleared the air, I hope you’ll-”


    Christopher quickly said, “I’m not using the investment as leverage to keep you by my side. I’ll never be <b>the </b>stumbling block that gets in your way when you’re starting a new chapter of your life.”


    He lowered his gaze and admitted in destion, “I confess to having personal motives, but country won’t affect your research, I’m even willing to invest more.”


    If staying in the


    Luna’s gaze flickered for a moment, but she firmly said “Money can’t solve everything when ites to detailed research. Otherwise<b>, </b>no one is willing to leave their hometown for five years. We can’t der Quirk Group suffer a loss either. We hope you can withdraw the additional conditions. We want to go abroad.”


    Christopher looked at Luna’s icy <b>countenance</b>, his lips trembling. “All right, I understand. I’ll tell my brother about it.”


    As though she hadpleted her <b>mission</b>, <b>Luna </b>got ready to leave, not wanting to stay for even a second longer. “Thank you,” she said, “I’ll <b>head </b>back now and inform everyone to prepare for departure. We <b>can’t </b>afford to dy our research progress any further.”


    After speaking, she stood up.


    Christopher instantly stood up, too.


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    You’re injured, so stay put. You don’t have to walk me out.” Luna said to Christopher with a smile. “I wish you <b>all </b>the best in the future.”


    Suddenly, Christopher asked, “Is it really over between us?”


    Luna looked at Christopher, noticing his reddened eyes. She found herself stumped when facing an emotional Christopher, but she <b>had </b>learned from her mistake. Since she hadn’t recovered from the Crauma yet, she couldn’t possibly give him another chance.


    “All I want now is to live my life well and focus on my research. If possible… I might not even return after five years. I n to settle down overseas for long–term study and research, so it would be difficult for us to meet <b>again</b>,” she said.


    She bore no resentment toward Christopher, so she didn’t want to keep him waiting, making it clear to him that she would nevere back.


    After saying all that, Luna didn’t hesitate for a moment before turning and walking away.


    Yet, Christopher felt as if his feet were glued to the floor, unable to take a single step forward. Tears were welling up in his eyes.


    Isabe cringed. Oh no, he’s not going to cry again, is be? I better grab Selena lest she goes tofort him. He’ll be devastated to discover we’ve been eavesdropping.


    Christopher’s mind was initially in a state of chaos, struggling to process what just happened. However, the moment he heard Isabe’s thoughts, he suddenly copsed onto the couch and burst into tears. Since they were watching anyway, he didn’t bother holding back and cried to his heart’s content. Come on, it’s not the first time Luna has rejected you. Is it really that devastating? Isabe sighed. Christopher bawled internally. What do you know? That was an outright rejection. She’s nning to go abroad and stay there forever!


    I can’t understand his thought process. Even though I think it’s better for them to part ways and start their lives anew… Why is he acting like they’re never going to see each other again? It’s not like she’s dead. Isabe was puzzled.


    The pain of seeing <b>a </b>loved one walk away from you is just as intense as grief! Christopher sobbed.


    She’s going abroad, not to heaven! Are ne tickets really <b>that </b>expensive? If I’m not mistaken, the Quirk family owns a private jet, right?


    Christopher, who was still weeping, burped when realization hit him.


    Isabe found his reaction too exaggerated. They’re both still living on the same… Does he really have to bawl like it’s the end of the world?


    Christopher finally made up his mind. She’s right!


    Is he really <b>that </b>foolish or just overthinking? Does he not see it?


    At <b>that </b>moment, Evian and Rosalie, who were worried, also arrived in the hallway. Just as they were about to ask what was going on, they saw Christopher suddenly rise to his feet and dash out, his tears flying in


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    “Luna, remember, if there ever


    oon, everyone in the manor heard Christopher’s roar from that I’m here for you! Keep


    omes a day when you’re hurt, tired, or in need ofpany, remember that I’m here for you! Keep walking ahead and live your new life to the fullest.”


    Before long, Christopher returned, his tears already wiped dry. He picked up his phone and made a call. Alex, delete the addendum. Let them go abroad. Yes, I’m fine, don’t worry about me. If their project fails, Il shoulder all the financial responsibility.”


    He then made another call. “Hayden, I think it’s time to move my studio overseas. Do you want toe with me and try our luck in the international entertainment market?”


    He realized <b>that </b>if he continued pestering Luna, he would only keep reminding her of her sorrowful past, and being the source of her misery was thest thing he wanted. He wasn’t sure if he would ever get another chance to win back this precious girl in his lifetime. Perhaps his efforts would be in vain, but he wanted to stay by her side in secret, hoping that whenever she needed someone, he could be the first to be <b>there </b>for her.


    This was the only thing he could do at the moment, and also the only thing he wanted to do.


    Those listening to what Christopher said were all stunned, especially Isabe.


    Wait a minute, isn’t that where I’m working? I haven’t even done any work or carned any money yet! I’m facing unemployment already?


    As Christopher was enthusiastically mapping out his future career ns, he was suddenly reminded of Isabe upon hearing her inner thoughts. Over the phone, Hayden also mentioned Isabe.


    Christopher looked at Isabe, who was standing in the distance. “Um… don’t worry. My job transition won’t happen so quickly. I’ll make arrangements for you before I leave. Hayden also said that he’ll pile up some more work for you before he leaves. Once your reputation is established, everything will be easier. for you.”


    Isabe was at a loss for words. Actually, beingid off isn’t so bad after all. I don’t really want to work.


    Those who eavesdropped on herment couldn’t help but chuckle.


    Standing upstairs, Rosalie unexpectedly heard Isabe’s inner thoughts. She had no experience in distinguishing the difference between spoken words and


    confirm whether Isabe had spoken or not, for Chris voices. Plus, from her angle, she couldn’t-


    response didn’t seem out of ce either.


    After Rosalie returned to her room, her phone kept ringing with relentless iing calls.


    Rosalie quickly answered it, only to hear the caller <b>snap </b>at her. “Why didn’t you answer my calls?” Almost immediately, the caller seemed to realize he was too fierce and lowered his voice, controlling his temper. “I’ll get worried when I can’t reach you, so don’t do this next time.”


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