"It's okay, it doesn't matter."
Athena Linton found it hard not to notice the deliberate words spoken by Autumn York and Thomas Fisher, and she understood what they meant, but she simply chose to ignore it.
Thomas Fisher glanced at his mother and then turned his attention to Athena Linton, sitting beside her, "Athena! It's not about whether it's a matter or not, the issue is you shouldn't be bothering us anymore."
"I..."
"I've already married Alice. I believe you're aware of this. You shouldn't come looking for me anymore. I won't have the kind of relationship you're hoping for because I love my wife very much, and she's the only one I'll ever love in this lifetime."
Athena wanted to say something more, but as soon as she uttered "I", Thomas interrupted her and continued to speak without giving her a chance to break in.
Thomas's words were straightforward and honest, each phrase he uttered felt like sharp darts, piercing into Athena's heart.
