Chapter 22 Nathaniel stared at the top of her head , so focused and serious , and a dense pain spread through his chest . So this is what it feels like to be overlooked . So this is what it feels like to watch the one you love treat someone else kindly . The sour jealousy was almost enough to drown him . Nathaniel forced a smile and withdrew his hand , pretending not to care . " Alright , it's just a minor injury , nothing serious . I only had a drink , I'm fine . If you keep an eye on me from now on , nothing will happen to me . " " Mm - hmm . " Genevieve nodded , " I'll remember . " Yet when it came time to serve food , she only paid attention to giving Derrick the dishes he liked , completely ignoring Nathaniel sitting beside her . " Derrick , I remember this is your favorite . Have some more . " " Thank you , Genny . You like shrimp , let me peel some for you . " *** The two of them exchanged words back and forth , like a loving couple , completely shutting Nathaniel out . Just then , someone passing by couldn't help but comment , " Look at that couple , they're so close . Why would they bring the brother along on a date ? In order to survive , he had to endure . Everything he had said and done in his previous life was now coming back to him like a boomerang , striking him right between the eyes . Nathaniel was utterly helpless . He took a deep breath , struggling to maintain his composure . The meal finally came to an end . He found it tasteless , but still finished eating . Just as he was about to get up and leave , the chandelier above suddenly shook and came crashing down toward the three of them . " Genny ! " " Genny ! " Two completely different voices called out in unison , both rushing toward Genevieve at the same time . Genevieve had anticipated it and immediately threw herself over Derrick . Nathaniel was hit directly , his head and shoulders pierced by countless shards of glass , blood soaking his clothes until they were stained red . The dense fragments of glass embedded in his body were enough to make anyone's heart race 31.48 % 22:29 Chapter 22 288 ( Vouchers just at the sight . Yet he didn't utter a single cry of pain . His dark eyes fixed on Genevieve , silently counting the seconds , calculating how long it would take for her to notice his injuries . But Genevieve , beside him , was completely focused on checking Derrick for wounds , her face full of worry . " Derrick , are you alright ? If you have even the slightest injury , you must tell me . Your health is very important ! " Derrick pressed his waist and let out a soft hiss . " When you threw yourself over me , I think my waist hit something and got cut by some glass . " " What ? We need to get to the hospital right away ! You can't afford to be hurt ! " Genevieve anxiously helped Derrick up and took him to the hospital , not sparing Nathaniel a single glance . Watching her leave , Nathaniel's aura was so cold and suppressed it seemed as if it could freeze the air . If looks could kill , Derrick would have died a thousand times over . Because Genevieve didn't care about him at all ! His heart felt as if it were being cut by knives , the pain so intense he could barely breathe , and he didn't even have the courage to call out to Genevieve . He was afraid that even if he called her , she still wouldn't turn around , and he would only humiliate himself . He didn't dare to gamble on his place in her heart . 70.57 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!