Jimmy narrowed his eyes as Garry reached for the glass on the table, and he let out a sharp sigh. “Sighhh… You’re unbelievable, you know that?” Garry thought to himself, trying to keep his irritation contained. “This guy just rejected the damn water when I offered it to him earlier, and now he’s acting like I’m the shameless one? Un-freaking-believable.”
He kept his complaints to himself, though. Experience had taught him that when Jimmy was in one of his moods, it was best to just roll with it. Saying anything now would only bring more chaos his way, and frankly, he didn’t have the energy for that.
“Here,” Garry finally said, handing Jimmy the glass of water.
Jimmy snatched it without a word, taking a long sip as he leaned back in his chair, visibly trying to calm himself down.
Garry leaned against the table, crossing his arms again and letting out a resigned sigh. “Man, I knew it,” he muttered under his breath. “Meeting Avey was a terrible idea. Should’ve stayed home. None of this would’ve been my problem if I’d just stayed out of it.”
He glanced at Avey, who looked like she was about to crumble under the weight of Jimmy’s words. Her trembling hands, the way she avoided eye contact it was clear she was barely holding it together. For a moment, Garry felt a pang of pity for her, but he quickly brushed it aside.
“Nope,” he thought to himself. “Not my circus, not my monkeys. I just need to survive this without getting caught in the crossfire.”
Jimmy drained the glass of water, setting it down with a loud clink before exhaling deeply. “Finally,” he muttered, wiping his mouth and sitting up straighter.
Garry glanced at him out of the corner of his eye. “Well, at least he’s a little calmer now,” he thought. “Maybe I’ll make it through this without losing my sanity after all.”
“And you,” Jimmy said sharply, his eyes narrowing as he pointed at Cassandra, who was gently patting Avey’s back. “Don’t give her fake hopes. No it can’t be repaired.”
Cassandra froze, her hand still resting on Avey’s shoulder. She opened her mouth to say something, but the look on Jimmy’s face stopped her.
“Their relationship is over,” Jimmy continued, his voice firm and unyielding. “It’s done. There’s no chance of fixing it. Lucian has taken enough damage, and I’m not going to sit here and let you fill her head with fantasies of some miraculous reunion that will never happen.”
Avey flinched at his words, her body trembling as the weight of his anger bore down on her.
Jimmy’s gaze shifted back to her, his voice softening slightly but still carrying the edge of his frustration. “I wish no, I hope Lucian can find someone better than you. Someone who will actually care about him, love him the way he deserves to be loved. Someone who won’t tear him apart the way you did.”
Avey’s head sank lower, her shoulders shaking as silent tears fell down her cheeks.
Jimmy leaned forward, his voice quieter now but no less piercing. “Let him have a happy life, will you? Don’t you think you’ve hurt him enough already? Don’t you think he’s suffered enough because of you?”
Cassandra, who had been watching the scene unfold in silence, glanced at Avey. The guilt and heartbreak on Avey’s face were unmistakable, and for a moment, Cassandra felt torn. She wanted to comfort her friend, to tell her it wasn’t hopeless but looking at Jimmy, she realized there was no arguing with him.
Still, she couldn’t stay completely silent. Taking a deep breath, Cassandra straightened and met Jimmy’s gaze. “I’m just trying to help her,” she said softly, her voice careful but steady. “She’s already this, Jimmy. Do you want to destroy her completely?”
Jimmy let out a sharp, bitter laugh, shaking his head. “You think I’m destroying her? No. She destroyed herself when she destroyed Lucian.” He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms with a heavy sigh.
“If she’s feeling bad now now, it’s because she’s finally starting to see the damage she’s done,” he added. “And maybe that’s what she needs to wake up. To realize that love isn’t just about asking for forgiveness or begging for another chance. It’s about respect. Care. Sacrifice. And she gave none of that to Lucian.”
Avey buried her face in her hands, her muffled sobs filling the tense silence. Cassandra rubbed her back gently but said nothing more.
Jimmy’s voice softened, almost to a whisper. “If you really care about him, Avey… let him go. Let him heal. Don’t drag him back into this mess just because you’re afraid to live without him.”
For a moment, the table fell silent, the only sound being Avey’s quiet cries. Jimmy took a deep breath, his own frustration slowly giving way to exhaustion.
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Garry, who had been watching the entire exchange in silence, finally spoke, his voice light but firm. “Jimmy’s right, you know,” he said, his gaze flickering between Avey and Cassandra. “Lucian’s been through hell. Maybe the best thing you can do for him now is to let him be happy. Even if that means it’s not with you.”
Jimmy glanced at Garry, slightly surprised, but said nothing.
Avey slowly lifted her head, her tear-streaked face pale and trembling. She opened her mouth to respond, but no words came out.
People at the other tables couldn’t help but watch the scene unfolding. Jimmy’s voice was loud, his frustration impossible to ignore. Conversations had died down as curious diners turned their attention toward the heated exchange.
Some people looked like they wanted to step in, maybe ask Jimmy to tone it down or calm himself. But then their eyes drifted to his broad back and his strong, muscular frame, and they quickly thought better of it. He didn’t look like the kind of guy you wanted to mess with especially not when he was this angry.
Others, however, saw it as pure entertainment. A live drama unfolding in the middle of the restaurant? It was better than anything Netflix had to offer. They leaned back in their chairs, sipping their drinks as if settling in for a show.
Some of them watched Avey’s trembling figure with pity, her tear-streaked face drawing sympathy. A few women exchanged glances, their expressions filled with quiet sadness. It wasn’t hard to tell that whatever was happening, the girl was carrying a heavy burden.
On the other hand, a few men in the restaurant couldn’t help but notice how beautiful Avey was. They whispered among themselves, debating whether they should approach her, offer a kind word, or maybe even try to “rescue” her from the situation. But every time one of them glanced at Jimmy the way his shoulders tensed, the sharp lines of his jaw they quickly abandoned the idea.
“Not worth it, bro,” one of them muttered, shaking his head as he sank back into his seat.
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