Almost 11

Chapter 11 

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After that, I met Austin a few more times. 

Every time, he looked at me with a very obscure gaze. He became steadier, just never dated anyone. 

Madam Vancott found me in private and sighed. 

“I have always liked you, and when I said I wanted you to enter the Vancott family, I meant it. Now that you are with Austin, it’s just fate playing tricks on us.” 

“As for that Ruth, she was too greedy, always wanting this and that. I never liked her from the beginning, so it’s good that we cut ties.” 

She told me that Ruth had been depressed at home for a long time and had gone to see Austin several times, but each time ended in disappointment. 

I occasionally keep in touch with Evan. He is very tactful in his interactions and never makes people feel uncomfort- able. 

Each time we meet, he knows when to stop. 

That day, he took me to see an art exhibition that I had always wanted to see. 

When we came out, it was raining outside, and we stood together under the porch. 

He suddenly spoke, “I remember, the first time I saw you, you were very timid, hiding behind Austin, clutching his sleeve tightly, like grasping at a lifeline.” 

I laughed, “Yeah, back then, he was truly a savior to me.” 

His brows furrowed slightly. 

“Miley.” 

“If you are willing, I…” 

I looked up at him and interrupted, “By the way, I applied for an overseas assignment. I’m leaving the day after to- morrow.” 

Evan’s expression became dark and unclear. 

“The day after tomorrow?” His voice was low and devoid of emotion. 

“Yes,” I nodded. 

“There was a very important project at the headquarters in Paris that required a long–term assignment. It was a rare 

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opportunity, and I applied for it and was also approved.” 

He remained silent for a long time, and finally spoke, asking very directly, “Are you avoiding me?” 

I chuckled, “No, I just wanted to try, start a new journey, I want to see, just by myself, how far I can go.” 

The day I left, Evan went on a business trip to another city. 

He messaged me on time, “Have a safe journey, waiting for your return.” 

I replied to him, “Okay.” 

I was dragging my suitcase downstairs when I unexpectedly saw someone at the entrance of the community. 

It was Austin. 

We haven’t seen each other for a while. 

He walked over and took the suitcase from my hand, “Let’s go, I’ll take you.” 

“How did you…” 

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He hesitated for a moment, “Do you want to ask me how I knew you were leaving? Or do you want to ask me why I came?” 

I sighed, “It’s all gone.” 

He smiled, no longer with the confident and spirited look he had before, but rather faintly resembling Evan. 

“How could I not know about your business?” 

All along, he actually cared about me a lot. 

Austin took good care of me. 

He provided for my education, arranged for private tutors, and enrolled me in various interest classes. Whatever I wanted to learn, he supported me all the way. When I first joined the company, he even took the initiative to introduce me to my boss and we had a meal together. 

He said this, and I really couldn’t argue with it. 

“As for why, after seven years, we have been inseparable, knowing everything about each other. Now, you are leav- ing, can’t I at least see you off?” 

“Okay,” I said. 

He looked at me, reached out his hand, and wanted to touching my hair like before. 

I took a step back and dodged. 

His actions fell through, and in the end, he just sighed. 

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“Let’s go.” 

In the future, there will be no turning back.