Dieyi Chen asked in surprise, "Why would you say that?"
"Nobody wants me here! Did I really do something wrong? I'm sorry, Dieyi, I shouldn't have said those things. I know it's all my fault! I was too young and reckless back then, always chasing freedom. But after all these years, I really understand now!" Sylvia Ran sobbed softly, "Dieyi, I never meant to take Charles away. I just want to stay by his side as a friend, but... but..."
"But what happened? Did Charles say something to you?" Dieyi Chen asked with concern.
Dieyi Chen and Sylvia Ran were best friends, so naturally, she sided with Sylvia.
"No, Charles is great. I just feel so guilty. Because of me, things between Joe Qi and Sean Kerr have gotten tense. Dieyi, I'm really sorry, I didn't mean for this to happen." Sylvia Ran kept wiping her tears as she cried, "I just couldn't help myself. I just want to stand quietly in a place where no one notices, as long as I can see Charles happy."
"Hey, silly girl, why do you do this to yourself?" Dieyi Chen sighed. "I don't get why Joe Qi keeps defending Cecilia Gu. I still think you and Charles are the perfect match! When you left, it wasn't really a breakup, just a temporary separation. Charles only married Cecilia for the baby. Once the baby is born and they divorce, you and Charles can get married!"
"Dieyi! Don't say that, it'll just make me feel even worse!" Sylvia Ran wiped her tears, looking like a wronged little wife. "Sean Kerr almost got into a fight with them because he spoke up for me. Dieyi, I don't want you to hurt your relationship with Joe Qi because of me. I know you worked so hard to marry Joe Qi! As your friend, I can't let you get caught in the middle. It's okay, let me bear all the pain alone. I don't want you all fighting because of me!"
The more Sylvia Ran spoke, the more Dieyi Chen felt that Cecilia Gu was being unreasonable.
She knew Charles Yin loved Sylvia Ran, so why didn't Cecilia Gu just divorce him and let Charles and Sylvia be together?
Anyway, sooner or later, she's going to leave the Yin family and Charles Yin.
How could she be so selfish, holding onto a place that was never hers to begin with?
Don't worry, I'll help you! We're best friends, right? If I don't help you, who will?
Sylvia Ran finally smiled through her tears. "Dieyi, I'm so glad I have you. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do. Dieyi, I really love Charles! Our first loves weren't each other, but in my heart, Charles is irreplaceable! I know I'm irreplaceable in his heart, too! But what do I do? That Cecilia Gu is already pregnant with the Yin family's child, and I can't... I'm so miserable, so conflicted!"
It's okay, it's just five more months! I'll help you when the time comes! Come on, don't cry! You still have to be my bridesmaid! Tomorrow, Charles Yin will be the best man. I'll toss the bouquet to you two, okay?
You're so annoying, Dieyi! Don't tease me!" Sylvia Ran, who was just crying, suddenly turned shy.
Cecilia Gu looked at the spread of food in front of her and double-checked, "How many dishes did you actually prepare? There's so much here, how could we possibly finish it?"
Max Mo smiled, "It's not that much, just a couple hundred varieties for the two of us."
After saying this, Max Mo turned to his assistant, "Did you remember all the flavors Miss Gu liked?"
"Yes, Mr. Mo, I've got them all down," the assistant replied respectfully.
"Good. When Miss Gu leaves, pack up one of everything for her," Max Mo nodded.