Chapter 2674: Chapter 2683: Decisively Changing Strategies

"Do you still hate me?"

She was already beautiful, and when she suddenly showed a sorrowful expression while looking at someone, it easily softened that person’s heart.

Adam could imagine that if he hadn’t met Olivia Lewis, hadn’t truly understood what it felt like to love someone, he might have been moved in this moment.

But in reality, there are no "ifs." The reality is that he met that vibrant and lively woman and fell in love with her.

He distanced himself from Renee Anderson, trying to maintain a courteous attitude that wouldn’t be misunderstood, saying, "No, you’re overthinking it. What happened in the past is behind us. We all need to grow up. I too had my immature moments in the past, so I never blamed you for anything."

Seeing his reaction, Renee became more anxious inside, secretly biting her lip, and suddenly rushed forward, hugging the man’s waist. Whispering with a hint of alcohol, she murmured, "I’m sorry, Adam. I’ve been thinking about the way you came to find me after I went abroad. I even dream about the expression you had when you asked me to leave. I was scared at that time. I never thought I would crash into someone. My application to University had already been approved, and if I had gotten a stain on my record then, my life would have been ruined. Even though I knew you wanted to take the blame for me, I still left you there alone and chose to run away like a coward.

Later, my decision to go abroad without even saying a word to you was because I felt too ashamed to face you. I didn’t know how to face you, or how to face the version of myself that fled in panic that night... I didn’t realize my actions hurt you. These past few years, I’ve buried myself in studies and work. Keke and the others finally contacted me, telling me about your situation, and only then did I realize how deeply I had hurt you back then. My return this time is because I don’t want to continue making mistakes. I want to personally say sorry to you. I’m sorry, Adam."

This painful confession, vulnerable yet filled with regret, would be difficult for any man facing such near-confessional openness from their first love to remain completely untouched.

Adam wasn’t entirely unaffected, but his feelings were purely nostalgic, recalling his own youthful recklessness, finding amusement in his youthful ignorance.

As for the kind of emotional stirring Renee hoped for, a rekindling of old feelings, it simply hadn’t happened.

He gently moved away the woman who was holding him, lowered his head, maintaining his gentlemanly demeanor, courteously yet distantly said, "Renee, you’re drunk. You should go home and rest."

His behavior deeply affected the self-assured Renee, and she widened her eyes in disbelief, her gaze trembling with refusal to leave. "I’m not drunk. I’m very clear-headed right now. I know exactly what I’m saying. Adam, I came back to the country for you, I’m sorry. Do you still hate me?"

Seeing her so stubborn, wanting to press for answers, Adam could only helplessly keep his distance and explain clearly, "In the beginning, I did resent you for leaving me and going abroad, but as time went on, it became less significant. As I said before, what happened in the past has happened. We all have to grow up; we’re not who we were. It’s not a big deal, there’s nothing to hate. I’m glad you came back. City W is great; you have people to take care of you here, much better than struggling alone without help overseas."

"What about you, will you help me?" Renee gazed up at him under the night sky, suddenly asking.

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