Chapter 584 You Deserve A Better Girl (2/2)

care of me and treated me better than anyone I know... You were harsh with me because you knew I needed that to survive in this world. You knew that there were worse things to come, and you only wanted to protect me,” Avery continued while looking into Adolf's wide eyes. ”Adolf, you're my partner, my best and closest friend, and I even see you as family. But that's the farthest we're ever going to be,”

Avery said this with complete sincerity in her voice. Her expression looked as if she was also hurt by this.

Avery was perceptive enough to have caught on immediately after what Albert had said to Adolf.

She didn't want Adolf going through that in front of everyone. That's why Avery stopped him and made her feelings for him clear.

Upon realizing this, Adolf smiled weakly at Avery. His heart was slowly crushed by her beautiful face. ”Right. We're exactly that. Just partners, best friends, and family. And that won't ever change,” Adolf whispered.

Avery smiled at Adolf - a cushion to soften the words she just said.

Avery's dazzling smile, along with her perfect features and her tender face made her look even more beautiful.

Adolf, for a moment, felt pure bliss seeing Avery's smile. Then it crushed him. He turned away from Avery, doing anything just to avoid her eyes.

This awoke Jean from the shock of what she just heard. However, she was still very much in disbelief.

Jean quickly walked to Zed's side, and rested her head on his chest. Her heart felt heavy, and she wanted Zed's comforting warmth.

'Things can never be simple, can they?' Jean thought.

Avery was head over heels with Moore for so long. All the while Adolf was in love with Avery. It was confusing because he was even harsh to Avery. But behind that harshness was care and affection. Jean had never expected that the cold Adolf, had a warm and tender side, as well.

And this guy, Adolf, was such a martyr to have hidden his feelings for Avery. He locked it deep within his heart once he knew that Avery had eyes already for someone else.

But Avery…