Chapter 25 The villa was warmly lit , but he didnt have the courage to knock on the door . After being drenched in rain all night , he finally experienced , firsthand , the pain and despair that she must have felt when she had gone out in the rain to find her parents belongings . The next morning , just before the door opened , Andrew instinctively hid behind some nearby bushes . Through the thick greenery , he saw Joshua holding an umbrella , protecting Katerina in his arms , not single drop of rain touching her . The smile on her face was indescribably sweet as she nestled closely into Joshuas arms . The atmosphere between them was one that no one could intrude upon . A wave of self loathing swept over Andrew , making him feel inferior . It wasnt until the two of them had left in their car that Andrew finally emerged from the bushes . He wasnt sure if what he saw at the corners of his eyes was tears or just rainwater . The rain washed the leaves off his body , as if he had never been there . In the evening , when Katerina returned home , she found a box containing a jade bracelet at her doorstep . There was a note on the box , written in flowing handwriting : Im sorry . This is my apology . If I could do it over again , I would have photographed your parents belongings for you . I wish you happiness . I wont bother you again . Andrew Upon reading these words , Katerina remained silent for a long time , then finally took the box with . the jade bracelet inside . She then looked at Joshua and urged , Why havent you opened the door yet ? After they entered the house , the door closed again . Andrew , hiding in the bushes , was already in tears . Is this the only way I can apologize to you ? Losing to My Substitute ut the first part is the truth . The second part is a lie . cate , I cant let go . I cant truly wish you happiness . But … if this makes you happy , Im willing to do He whispered softly , his words carried away by the wind , heard only by himself . He had loved her for so many years how could he simply let go with just a few words ? His love for her had been real , but the mistakes he made and the pain he caused were also real . He couldnt make her forgive him , so he could only use this humble way to seek peace in his heart In the end , even Andrew didnt know how he left the place . he was Back home , he packed his bags , ready to leave . Just as he was about to step out the door , he stopped by Ethan . Andrew , where are you going ? Ethan asked , furrowing his brows in confusion . Andrew , with a blank expression , replied , To the club . I plan to do closed training for the next competition . My age is no longer an advantage . To win next time , I need to train harder . Then , he grabbed his suitcase and left , never looking back . Ethan stood frozen , feeling that the entire house had become unusually cold . There were still things he wanted to say to Andrew , but before he could , Andrew was already in the car , leaving . Looking at the evidence he had gathered , Ethans expression turned grim , his whole body exuding a suppressed , tense atmosphere . He entered the house , and the next second , a fragile figure pressed against him . His expression subtly chilled as he unobtrusively avoided Bethanys hand . Ethan , Andrew suddenly left , and I couldnt stop him . Could something have happened to him ? Looking at her feigned concern , Ethans gaze darkened as he stared at her , trying to see through her Chapte innermost thoughts . At that moment . Tony walked out from behind Ethan , casually playing with his pla Concerned about Andrew ? Why dont you worry about yourself first ? What ? Bethany struggled to suppress her panic , forcing a smile as she asked nonchalantly . 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