Chapter 21 Now? Adrienne was history. Bethany didn't know exactly what happened between them, but she knew she had to seize this opportunity. Garrett's earlier question seemed like an afterthought. He asked it and then ignored everyone. He stared at his glass, lost in thought. Suddenly, a hand reached over. It was Norman's. The two were close. Norman grinned and said, "So you're really getting divorced? Should we congratulate you now? Finally cutting ties with that toxic woman?" "Yeah. Very soon." Garrett leaned back and closed his eyes, seeming distracted. Norman's voice drifted over. "She messed things up between you and Beth. Beth waited three years for you and hasn't dated anyone. If you wrong her, that'd be a real crime." Garrett's Adam's apple moved as he swallowed silently. Bethany quickly pulled Norman and shook her head. "Stop it. Garrett never asked me to wait for him. Besides, he's now Adrienne's husband in name. If I still had feelings for him, I'd be no different from a homewrecker. Don't you think?" Someone else quickly cut in, "Beth, you're overthinking this. Adrienne will always think there's something going on between you and Garry, no matter what. Remember that time when she tried to slap you? That pissed me off so much!" "Hey, that's enough." Bethany looked at Garrett. Noticing that he seemed off, she asked, "Are you feeling unwell? Perhaps you should go back." Still keeping his eyes closed, Garrett replied, his lashes fluttering slightly, "I'm fine. I'm just thinking about some- thing." His head was slightly drooped, so no one knew what he was thinking. Just then, Theodore pushed the door and en- tered. At least in public, they were on good terms. A trace of surprise flashed across Theodore's eyes. He glanced at the room number on the door and chuckled. "Sorry. I went to the wrong room." Those present all knew him, but they were closer to Garrett. 0.0% 16:44 Someone greeted him out of courtesy, "Theodore, you're back from the business trip already?" "Yes. You guys have fun. I gotta go to the room next door to meet some clients." Everyone knew how busy Theodore was. In their eyes, he was gentle, easygoing, and good-looking, and they all liked him. A few of them, who were friends with him, spotted the lipstick stain on his collar right away. "Theodore, are you seeing someone? Is that a lipstick stain on your collar?" The voice drew everyone's attention, and they all looked over, wanting to know more. "Theodore, you're only two years older than Garry. But he's already been married for three years, and you're still sin- gle. Madam Melendez must be so worried." Standing, Theodore smiled, "No rush. I promise I'll introduce her to all of you when it's the right time." The crowd immediately erupted in teasing cheers, all dying to know who the lucky one was. But Theodore just checked the time on his watch and then came up with an excuse to leave. Garrett didn't say a single word throughout this whole time. Some were still curious. "Theodore's got high standards. Over the years, I've never heard of him falling for anyone." "Hey, he saved a little girl years ago, right? He got drunk once and called her his unforgettable love." "But no one knows who she is. I think he's been waiting for her. What if she's got married already?" "Given what I know about him, I bet he's gonna wait for her to get a divorce. After all, once he sets his mind on a goal, he never lets go." In the next second, Garrett crushed the wine glass in his hand. 54.4 % 16:44