My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 600 I Do

Serene was stunned, and Ian immediately defended her when he saw that she didn't want to escalate the situation.

"One more word, Stella, and I will kick you out of this place! You're a mad dog that barks at everyone. For an adult,

you know nothing about behaving like one!"

"I don't know how to act like an adult, eh?! Huh, don't you point fingers, Zeller! Take a look at yourselves.

Christopher was Renee's first love, and she even had a crush on him for nine years. Also, Serene likes Christopher,

and Diego likes Emma, but Renee is Shawn's wife, and Christopher is Emma's husband. Your relationships are

beyond complicated. It sure as hell is a miracle you people can come together!" Stella began firing attacks on

everyone.

Serene was very much into manners, and she clarified with a blanched face, "I told you I only like Mr. Forger as a

fan!"

"Do you think I believe you?" Stella challenged.

"I do." Christopher suddenly spoke up, and his trust gave Serene courage.

"I do, too," Emma said with a smile.

At that, she got up and stood before Stella, placing her hand on Stella's shoulder before smiling and saying softly,

"Everybody had an idol when they were younger. So what if Renee used to like Christopher? Liking the right person

in our youth will only make us better. Be it Serene or Renee, they both studied music. Isn't it normal that they'd like

Christopher?"

At that, I peeked at Shawn. He wasn't wearing any emotions, seemingly completely unbothered by the fact that I

used to like Christopher.

Meanwhile, Emma patted Stella's shoulder and threatened sweetly, "Is it really so fun for an old witch like you to

bark and bite everyone? Dare speak without a filter again, and I will kick you out of this mansion at once! Let me

tell you that I'm not as prideful as the rest of the adults here. Serene's sister or not, I will fight you if you piss me off.

So, I suggest you shut up for the rest of dinner! One more word from you, and I will flip out! You wouldn't like me

when I'm pissed!"

I was rendered speechless, and so was everyone else. Eventually, Stella couldn't take it anymore and left our

gathering grimly.

Once she did, our table became lively again.

Meanwhile, Christopher tugged on Emma, beckoning her to sit down. Then, I heard him say affectionately, "You're

like an angry kitten with its fur standing on end. There, there. Good girl."

Was I just forced to watch a PDA?!

At that, I hurriedly leaned closer to Shawn, who clutched my hand when he noticed my action. "You have no idea

how badly I wanted that woman to leave," I whispered. "However, she's Serene's sister, so I kept quiet about it all

this while. Oh, to be young, though. No need to beat around the bush!"

"You can do that too," Shawn reminded.

"I could, but it's always better to cut people some slack."

Out of the blue, Shawn smirked and complimented, "I've been meaning to tell you something; you played

beautifully just now."

"You're trying to make me happy again. Honestly, Christopher is the true maestro here. Have you ever heard him

play?"

"Never," said Shawn with zero interest.

He returned to our room after dinner, and once he left, the atmosphere here became livelier. Diego even insisted I

sing and dance.

After messing around with him for some time, I commented, "I'm sure it'll be even crazier with Kev around. Alright,

this is it. I can't do it anymore. I'm pooped!"

"Oh, come on, we've just started. You have got to work out, or Shawn will always have to be the one doing all the

work. Hahaha—what the heck am I saying?!"

Excuse you! I stomped his feet mercilessly before taking a break aside.

As Emma and Ian continued to bounce around, I sat next to Christopher and Serene, saying with a smile,

"Everyone's having a great time together."

"Yeah, he's much more amiable than usual," Serene acknowledged, baffling me. "Is Ian really aloof?"

"Not really. He's pretty extroverted. It's just that he barely talks to me. I can tell he really likes you guys and sees

you as family. He… Apart from you guys, the only family he basically has is the mother that constantly forces him."

Serene was trying to say Ian was very relaxed when he was with us.

"Ian's really easy to get along with. If you like—"

"You know?!" Serene asked in shock.

"It's not that hard to figure out a woman's thoughts."

Serene was taken aback for a split second before she got up and left.

"The person she likes is Ian," I revealed after she walked away.

"Yeah. He's what's on her mind."

"You seem to be able to see through everything."

At that, Christopher smiled gently. "It's all but experiences that come with aging. Emmie's the real wonder here."

"That girl… Well, you can't apply common logic to her. Given her mindset, she will never get the wrong idea about

you, just like Shawn with me."

"She won't do that, but she will kick up a fuss for no apparent reason. She just wants to find something to argue

about."

"And how do you soothe her?" I asked with a smile.

"She just wants to throw a tantrum, so I simply go along with it. But what Ms. Johnston said earlier… I do want kids,

but she's still little. I can't force her."

As people aged, the desire to have a child would grow more apparent. Yet, Emma was still so young.

"I'm sure she can understand how you feel."

"I've never brought this topic up with her, for I don't want to burden her. Will you come to the rest of my concert?"

"Shawn has to slave away in his office during the day, and Emma has her thing in the company too. You and I can

start a business together."

I was merely joking.

Christopher chuckled. "I just want to take you under my wing. You have a great gift for music. Serene… If she's

okay with it, you can guide her. Learning from us will be beneficial."

He wasn't willing to guide Serene, but he was okay with me having Serene under my wing.

"That girl looks up to you very much. I'm sure she'll say yes."

"She's pretty nice. Emmie likes her."

The next second, Serene returned. I told her what Christopher and I were just talking about, and she beamed.

"Thank you, guys! It's just the opportunity I need. I keep having to look for things to do, you see."

"Do you practice often?" Christopher asked.

"Yeah. What do you think of my skills, Mr. Forger?"

"You have quite the talent," he commented. "You can ask Renee anything you're not sure of."

"I might not be as well-versed as she is," I corrected hurriedly, but Serene smiled and said, "Sure, I'll ask Ree."

At that, Christopher got up and beckoned for Emma to leave, but the young woman trotted over to him and

pleaded whiningly, "I still want to play, though. Will you play with me for a little while longer, Christopher?"

"Another half an hour?" Christopher smiled affectionately.

"Okay! Thank you, you're the best!"

At that, Emma returned to her song while Christopher turned to the living room. Serene, on the other hand, asked

me curiously, "You and Emma, you two are quite—how should I put it—you two talk to your husbands like little girls.

It's very natural, very sweet, and especially clingy."

"That's why I tell you 'play the woman, get the guy'! I bet Ian will fall for it just as well. Sere—honestly, I am not sure

how I should address you. Mrs. Zeller?"

"Serene will do just fine," she responded.

"Ian came to me during the day, Serene."

"Why did he…" she asked warily.

"He's kind of lost. He's not sure how you feel. He cares a lot about you; you just can't tell it."

"Is that so?" Serene smiled.

"Yeah. Ian's a sweet guy." Truthfully, I had no idea what Ian was like. It was just a bunch of lies!

I kept Serene company for a little while longer before returning to my room, only to find Shawn asleep in bed.

Poor Shawn was truly exhausted.