novelxo Chapter 304
Chapter 304
Chapter 304
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Roslyn's hand landed firmly on Evangeline's shoulder, Her eyes blazing with resolve.
"Maybe we shouldn't." When push came to shove, Evangeline felt the urge to back down.
Walter had made it crystal clear that she was not to step out on him while they were still married. Roslyn's advice felt like a bold challenge to that warning.
It was not that she was scared of ticking Walter off; it just seemed all kinds of wrong after giving it some thought.
"Roslyn, I'm barely out of the wreckage of my marriage. Can't I just catch my breath for a second?"
It was the raw truth. Walter had drained all her enthusiasm for anything to do with guys.
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Roslyn pouted. "Ever heard the one about not getting anything new until you let go of the old the next guy will be a total sweetheart. I'm not pushing you to leap into another marriage. But having someone new might just be the ticket to help you heal faster." She was sure Evangeline got the idea of distraction as a coping mechanism.
"Walter's to blame for everything, every last bit..."
In the end, all Evangeline could do was let out a deep sigh sorrowfully.
Roslyn was usually cheerful, but she was different on this day. Evangeline felt a pang of guilt for bringing
her down.
Out of the blue, Roslyn sighed and said, "What kind of bad luck have we sisters stumbled into with our love lives? I was hoping you'd have a fairytale ending with the guy of your dreams, giving me a silver lining. But look at you, married and still not as free as I am. At least I can make a quick exit if I need to."
They had chatted about their love woes before, and Evangeline had figured Roslyn was just getting sentimental from her acting gigs. However, at this moment, she wondered... Did Roslyn have a secret crush?
"When did this all start? How come you've never spilled the beans to me?" Evangeline was taken aback. Roslyn, the one with the fiery spirit, had kept a secret? Still, seeing her best friend so glum, Evangeline could not be harsh. She just wanted Roslyn to let it all out. Bottling up feelings was a surefire way to end up sick.
"Back then, you were head over heels for Walter, and my little crush seemed like no big deal. Why make a fuss?" Roslyn's expression grew sadder as she thought of her secret love. "Evie, do you think we'll ever find happiness? You know, in the love department?" The future was a big question mark, but without that special someone, life felt like being a seed tossed in a stream, always floating, never settling down.
"Absolutely," said Evangeline, shoving aside a pillow to sit closer to Roslyn, leaning her head on her friend's delicate shoulder.
"You know that old saying, right? 'No pain, no gain,' especially when it comes to love. You've got to go through the tough stuff before you can hit the jackpot of happiness."
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"That does make sense," Roslyn mused, nodding.
Then, out of nowhere, she let out a high-pitched yelp. "Ugh! Having a crush is the worst!"
The mention of a crush brought Walter's image flooding into Evangeline's mind.
Crushes were brutal. She had been plotting to marry the guy, and they had shared so many close moments, but she still had not captured his heart.
However, with Evangeline looking so down in the dumps, she could not just pile on. She quickly offered some comfort. "If we're both feeling down, how about we pick a day to hit up a church and light a candle for some love and luck?"