Chapter 385: Chapter 395: Apology

’Looks like I overestimated my own strength.’

’But once we actually started fighting, I realized just how much this body was holding me back.’

’Forget about taking on all of them—I was struggling just to handle one.’

’If I kept fighting, my stamina would never hold up against a grown man’s. I’d be in for a world of hurt.’

But since Stella Sterling hadn’t said anything, he didn’t dare to stop.

Now that he had her permission, he immediately scurried back.

He even tossed his knife aside.

He wasn’t the least bit worried they would suddenly attack, catching him off guard.

’Stella Sterling told him to stop, so his mission was complete. He didn’t have to worry about anything else.’

’Even if these people suddenly attacked, that woman, Stella Sterling, would handle it. He wasn’t needed anymore.’

At this thought, he glanced curiously at the bald man.

’That guy and the woman obviously know each other. And he even seems pretty happy about it.’

’What a coincidence. I thought we had some action on our hands late at night, but it turns out she just ran into an old acquaintance.’

’Good thing it’s an acquaintance of Stella Sterling’s. Now I probably don’t have to fight anymore.’

’Otherwise, that woman probably would’ve let me get beaten to a pulp tonight before calling it quits.’

Seeing the boy sizing him up, Felix Lawrence looked back at him.

’I didn’t fight the little guy myself, but I was keeping an eye on him.’

’A kid who’s only a few years old being able to trade blows with my men... that was completely unexpected.’

’But why is he with Miss Sterling?’

’It’s been a few years. Don’t tell me Miss Sterling has a child now?’

’But that can’t be right. The age doesn’t add up. Back then, Miss Sterling was all by herself. It’s impossible for her to have a child this old in just a year or two.’

’What a strange pair they make.’

’As expected, anyone with Miss Sterling is no ordinary person.’

He shook his head and looked at Stella Sterling again.

Just then, Stella Sterling also looked at him. "Sit."

The expressions of the men behind Felix Lawrence changed, and they watched Stella Sterling warily.

"Lawrence, be careful!"

"Lawrence, she might be an old friend, but times have changed."

Hearing this, Stella Sterling just gave a faint, mocking smile without saying a word.

But Felix Lawrence walked toward Stella Sterling and said with a good-natured smile, "Miss Sterling, I’d love to sit and catch up with you, but unfortunately, there are no chairs. I guess I’ll have to stand and chat."

Stella Sterling paused for a moment, then covered her mouth with a light laugh. "Sorry, I forgot."

When Felix Lawrence’s men saw him walk toward her without a second thought, they had no choice but to follow.

Their eyes darted about, scanning their surroundings.

The expressions on their faces were complex.

’We came here with a purpose.’

’But now that this woman is an old acquaintance of Lawrence’s, should we still go through with our plan?’

’If we go back empty-handed, didn’t we just waste a whole night?’

’Besides, Mr. Shaw is injured...’

At this thought, they glared at Andrew Shaw. ’That despicable brat. Our boss already called a halt, and our people stopped, but he kept attacking.’

Based on that alone, they had a poor impression of the two of them.

Receiving their glares, Andrew Shaw glared right back.

He was completely unfazed by their anger.

’So what if they call me despicable? That woman, Stella Sterling, didn’t tell me to stop. Why should I listen to someone else?’

Felix Lawrence also felt the awkwardness in the air. He never imagined that his reunion with Stella Sterling would happen under such circumstances.

The last time they saw each other, saying goodbye in their residential complex, they had wished each other well.

Now, meeting again after nearly two years, they had almost become enemies.

And this time, he had come with the intention of robbing her.

’Stella Sterling must have sensed it, which is why her attitude is so cold.’

He thought for a moment and explained, "In the apocalypse, you have to use certain methods and fight with others to survive. I’m sorry that we had to meet again like this."

At this thought, Felix Lawrence sighed. He remembered a time when he would have disdained such behavior.

But this was the apocalypse. Everyone was like this. Supplies were limited; if you didn’t fight for them, you would starve to death.

He didn’t think there was anything wrong with how he’d changed, but seeing an old acquaintance—especially under these circumstances—was still awkward.

After hearing him out, Stella Sterling nodded. "I understand."

She could certainly understand what he was saying. It just felt different when it was happening to you.

If you try to rob someone and end up getting killed yourself, you have no one to blame but yourself.

If the person Felix Lawrence had run into today wasn’t her, he wouldn’t be offering such an apology.

And she would have already dealt with his group without a shred of mercy.

But when it came to Felix Lawrence, Stella Sterling had once held a rather good impression of him.

He was a good person, and quite righteous.

Stella Sterling sighed.

Beside her, Andrew Shaw gave Stella Sterling a strange look.

’It really is strange. For her to say something like "I understand"...’

’In the past, with people who had designs on her like this, she wouldn’t have wasted so many words. She would’ve just finished them off.’

’Looks like this guy isn’t just a simple acquaintance. Their relationship must have been pretty good before, so...’

Thinking this, he glanced at Felix Lawrence again. ’What a lucky guy.’

"Everything today was a misunderstanding. I apologize for our earlier actions."

Felix Lawrence laughed heartily, then said to the men beside him, "Go wait for me over there. I want to catch up with my friend."

The men shot Stella Sterling a warning glare before turning to leave, leaving behind only the young man who bore some resemblance to Felix Lawrence.

Felix Lawrence felt a bit awkward about their behavior.

Just then, the young man stepped forward and greeted Stella Sterling, "Hello, Sterling. It’s been a long time."

Stella Sterling looked at him and gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.

Then she said to Andrew Shaw, "Go wait for me in the car."

Nearby, Felix Lawrence heaved over a large rock. He was incredibly strong, so moving it was an easy task for him.

He then spread a thick layer of dry grass on top before taking a seat.

He repeated what he had said before: "Miss Sterling, it’s really great to see you again!"

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