novelxo Chapter 145 I Can't Give You What You Want
Chapter 145 I Can't Give You What You Want
Madelyn finished speaking.
Benjamin was visibly taken aback.
He slowly let go of Madelyn and stood there, quietly smoking.
Madelyn had expected this, but she still felt a little saddened.
She stood up gently.
After a moment of silence, she whispered, "Benjamin, all you want is a physical relationship! But I want emotions, I even want marriage. So, it's clear that we're not suitable for each other. In the end, our passion might only turn into resentment, so what's the point to date with you?"
Benjamin flicked the cigarette butt away and stamped it out.
He gazed at her in the moonlight.
Madelyn had a fair complexion, and her eyes were slightly red. She looked like a cute little rabbit.
After careful consideration, Benjamin finally spoke.
"Madelyn, I admit that before I met you, I did equate emotions with work! I would invest a certain amount of money and effort and expect a return... I don't think there's anything wrong with that!" "But I don't just want to sleep with you."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't be so persistent, would I?"
Madelyn looked at him. She knew he hadn't gotten to the point yet.
Sure enough, Benjamin's gaze became intense.
He spoke softly, "Madelyn, I don't know how far we can go together! But my feelings for you are sincere, and I have never been so persistent with a woman before, you're the first." Madelyn lowered her gaze.
Benjamin didn't deceive her, nor did he say any sweet words.
He gently lifted her chin. "Madelyn, I like you."
But, it's not to the extent of love.
His love, which burned too fiercely in his youth, has not yet regained the feeling of being heartbroken for a girl.
He did like Madelyn, and he wasn't particularly happy during their recent arguments.
But, it's far from being sleepless and restless.
Instead... it was more the discomfort caused by disrupting the rhythm of life.
He shouldn't have said these things to her. Any girl who heard them wouldn't want to make up with him. But Benjamin felt a hint of pity for Madelyn.
He didn't want to deceive her!
Benjamin took a step back.
There was a composed expression on his handsome face. "Madelyn, I'm sorry! What you want, I can't give it to you!"
Including marriage, including children!
The night wind howled...
Madelyn felt cold, and she gently wrapped her coat around herself.
She looked at Benjamin in the moonlight.
All the embarrassment and anger from before seemed to have suddenly drifted away from her.
She liked Benjamin, but she thought they didn't meet at the right time. They both had experienced emotional traumas and didn't trust each other. Madelyn took a step back.
She smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Clark, be careful driving on your way back."
Benjamin's gaze became deep.
He nodded reservedly, opened the car door, and sat inside.
But instead of leaving immediately, he lit another cigarette and took a drag. He looked up and saw that Madelyn was still there. He shifted his chin slightly and said, "Go upstairs quickly! It's chilly at night." Madelyn looked at him deeply, giving him one final glance.
She turned around abruptly and left.
Benjamin slowly moved the cigarette away from his lips and stared at her back...
Over the years, Madelyn was the only woman who captured his heart.
If there were no differences between them, he believed they could have lived together for a long time. He also knew that the reason they reached this point was because of him.
He could tell that Madelyn had feelings for him.
But when she asked him with teary eyes if he loved her...
He gave up on this relationship!
He didn't want to entrust his future to another woman, nor did he want to taste the bitterness of betrayal again, even though he knew that Madelyn would never do such a thing. Benjamin sat in the car for a long time.
He took some time to digest, to process the aftermath of this relationship...
Soon, two months passed...
During these two months, many things happened. Madelyn and Penelope successfully assumed control of Music Center, making it Gredax's largest music training organization. They were doing well in their
careers.
The trial of Samuel's case also took place last month.
Madelyn saw Benjamin once.
They exchanged a few words, all about business matters. His attitude was cold and distant, as if they had never experienced those passionate nights... Madelyn was the same way.
Later, the court announced the verdict that Samuel was innocent.
Madelyn hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she sent a WhatsApp message.
[Thank you, Mr. Clark!]
...
On the third day, Benjamin finally replied with a message.
"You're welcome, it's what I should do." he said.
Madelyn looked at this reply and remembered when she first met Benjamin.
He could be deceptive and reserved.
She smiled gently and didn't think much of it.
In early December, Vivian invited her out for dinner.
Madelyn arrived at the place and looked around. "Are you getting younger? At your age, you're eating kids' meals?"
Vivian chuckled.
She lowered her voice and said, "Madelyn, I've been longing for a child lately."
Madelyn knew Vivian's situation - Jackson was still playing around outside and only gave Vivian face by not bringing the girls home.
Madelyn stirred her milk tea lightly.
After a while, she asked, "Are you sure?"
Vivian seemed dazed for a moment, then said, "Madelyn, as you know, I haven't worked since I got married. I can't live without him... I don't care about those girls around him anymore!"
She looked at her belly. "Perhaps having a child will make him settle down."
Madelyn gently held her hand.
"Vivian, have you thought about working with me?"
Vivian shook her head and smiled, "No, I'd better not mislead the youth!"
Madelyn didn't insist.
Suddenly, Vivian coughed lightly. "Tomorrow night, it's my first anniversary with Jackson. Madelyn, why don't you come and join us?"
Madelyn hesitated.
After all, Jackson and Benjamin were in the same circle. What if she bumped into Benjamin?
Vivian confidently said, "That cannot happen! Benjamin hasn't attended any social events in the past two months. He's been living a peaceful life like a monk. Besides, Jackson hasn't had the influence to invite him to such gatherings."
Upon hearing this, Madelyn readily agreed.
Vivian then shared some gossip.
"Madelyn, do you know that Eleanor has returned to England? Jackson accidentally let it slip once and mentioned that Eleanor got into a fight with her fiancé's mistress. That mistress was tough, and she ended up sending Eleanor to the hospital."
Madelyn was stunned.
Vivian's eyes and expression revealed a sense of enjoyment.
"It's a case of tit-for-tat!"
"I heard that the mistress is actually a maid from the Bennett family."
"I guess she's quite open-minded in that aspect, which probably appeals to men."
...
As Vivian continued speaking, it became like a midnight show.
Madelyn couldn't bear to listen any longer and quickly excused herself, saying, "I have something to attend to. I should go now."
Vivian, feeling concerned, said, "Don't forget the gathering tomorrow night. I'll send you the location on WhatsApp."
Madelyn waved her hand dismissively.
She kept the gathering in mind, and the next evening, she purposely changed into a dress when she returned to her flat.
A smoky grey long dress,
with a thin coat over it.
Madelyn tied up her chestnut-colored hair, looking quite ethereal and otherworldly in her appearance.
However, as soon as she entered the private room, everyone's gaze became odd, and no one said a word.
Madelyn found it rather strange.
It was only after her vision cleared that she saw the person sitting in the corner -
It was Benjamin!
He was dressed in refined wool trousers and a deep blue shirt.
Clearly, he had come from a formal occasion.
Madelyn's scalp tightened, and she looked at Vivian...
Didn't you say he wouldn't come?