Chapter 651 - Sick In Your Head (1/2)

Zhou Jinhai was left stumped for words, momentarily. The way she said it... He knew it was wrong. He never had any such thought but what if she was right? What if he was indeed selfish? Why did he wait so long for Darren to come to him? He could have easily gone to him. In his heart, he knew he never wanted to take anything that belonged to Darren. However, was there really a selfish part of him that wanted to hold on to everything that he was born with?

Xiu didn't even realize just how greatly she shook Zhou Jinhai with just a few words. She wasn't really trying to get back at him for anything by doing this. In fact, in her opinion, she merely stated the facts. As a wife, it was all the more necessary for her to make it clear what she thought of her husband.

”No wonder you make such a perfect pair with my brother,” stated Zhou Jinhai in a soft voice. ”You both have a sharp tongue. And you both know how to hurt.”

”It wasn't my intention,” replied Xiu. ”I just said what I thought.”

Zhou Jinhai nodded, ”Exactly my point. You both don't care what these straightforward words' of yours might do to the other person.” He exhaled a breath heavily as he continued, ”By the way, do you think if I ever went to Darren, he'd take anything from me?”

Xiu didn't even have to think about this to answer, ”No. My Regan doesn't like taking anything that doesn't belong to him. He'd rather not have anything at all than take what isn't his.”

Zhou Jinhai was a little surprised to see the subtle smile that reflected in her eyes as she talked about Darren. It was so obvious that it could make one feel envious. But he felt really relaxed knowing that Xiu knew his brother so well. But a part of him felt empty as well seeing that pure endearment in Xiu's eyes.

”I also used to think he'd never ask for anything,” said Zhou Jinhai in a very low voice, heavy with emotion. ”It's a pity that he asked for something even I couldn't give him.” He looked at the ceiling as a distant memory flashed past his eyes...

'You said you'd give me anything I want. Whatever I ask for, as my elder brother, you'd give that to me. Didn't you?' Darren's eyes were bloodshot and swollen. It was easy to see how much he had cried.

'Of course, I'd do anything for you. Tell me what you want?' Zhou Jinhai had asked.

'Bring Chen Xiu back to life.' Zhou Jinhai's whole person was shook listening to his younger brother's request. 'That's all I want. Can you do that? Can you bring back her smile that gave hope to millions? Can you?'

'Darren...'

He tried to hold Darren's shoulder but the latter threw him off and shoved him saying, 'No, you can't! You can't bring back the person that brought a new light of hope in my life. You can't bring back that girl who shined brighter than any star in the sky. Because you're the reason, that star is no longer between us.'

Zhou Jinhai had no way to retort. He didn't know how to answer his brother. And that was the first and last time, his brother had asked him for something or rather someone but he wasn't capable of doing anything for him. Because at the end of the day, he was the reason that destroyed Chen Xiu. Whether he did it himself or people did it because of him, did it make a difference? It really didn't.

After all, the only truth remained was that... Chen Xiu was no longer alive.