Xo Novel
Chapter 149
Chapter 149
Chapter 149: On Purpose?
However, from an angle the girl didn’t notice, after the young man had walked quite a distance, he also broke down in tears, burying his face in his hands.
It was evident that they were a deeply loving couple, but what hardships had driven them to this point?
Many other passersby sighed and felt emotional. They probably didn’t expect to witness such a scene today in this place.
In truth, a pair of matching locks really couldn’t represent much. It might have been just an obsession in the hearts of these two people, and now that the obsession was gone, there was no need to continue clinging to it.
Martina’s mood was also somewhat affected. She hesitated and tugged at Benjamin’s sleeve, “Do we really need to hang the locks?”
Though she didn’t express it very clearly, Benjamin could clearly see some hesitation in her eyes.
Perhaps he had guessed Martina’s thoughts. Was she worried that the same fate might befall them in the future?
Benjamin’s heart was filled with pain at this moment. He could assure her that such a thing would never happen, but he feared Martina might not easily believe him.
With a deep sigh, Benjamin gently pulled Martina into his arms and said, “We won’t be like that. No matter what happens, no matter what obstacles we face, this won’t be our ending.”
Martina pursed her lips. Perhaps at this moment, she truly felt the sincerity of Benjamin’s feelings for her. However, she still couldn’t completely let go of her worries.
Love was a complex thing. Just like before, she was once madly in love, but now she only wanted to leave.
“Alright, if you want to, let’s give it a try,” Martina sniffed and said. After all, it were just a pair of locks, and she tried to convince herself with that thought.
Strangely, from the moment they bought the locks to the moment they locked them, Benjamin deliberately turned the side with the writing away from Martina, so she couldn’t see what was written on them at all.
The locks were successfully hung on the edge of the cliff, and it felt like a door had been sealed in Martina’s heart. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
Benjamin closed his eyes, he had never believed in the divine before. Yet, now he stood there, repeatedly praying to the gods.
People really could change; it all depended on whether they were willing or not.
Martina also closed her eyes slowly and made a wish in her heart, a wish she thought was impossible to come true.
The wish was “I hope that someday in the future, I can attain the freedom I desire.”
Even at this moment, Martina was still preparing to leave. Despite knowing that Benjamin had genuinely developed feelings for her, she still didn’t want to live that kind of life.
No one around Benjamin approved of Martina, even treating her as an outsider trying hard to fit into their circle.
Because she didn’t belong to that circle in the first place, this way of interacting made everyone feel exhausted. Even Benjamin was no exception. Although he didn’t say it out loud, there were changes
happening inside him.
As Martina had mentioned before, love was a complex matter. Relying solely on their feelings wouldn’t guarantee its lasting forever. They understood that in the future, they might encounter challenges or resistance that could potentially lead them to give up on each other.
Instead of that, it was better to seek freedom, at least they wouldn’t end up with nothing.
After making her wish, Martina slowly opened her eyes and happened to see Benjamin’s enlarged face right in front of her, unconsciously getting too close for comfort. His breath sprayed on Martina’s face, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Martina forced herself to remain composed and asked, “What are you doing?”
Benjamin smiled at Martina and asked, “Are you making a wish?”
Martina denied, “No, I’m not.”
Just now, didn’t this man also close his eyes? How could he be quicker to open them than she was?
Benjamin wouldn’t believe it, “What did you wish for?”
Martina suddenly felt a bit conscience–stricken, but she also knew she couldn’t hide it
Fortunately, making a wish was speaking in one’s heart, so it was not like anyone could hear it.
“You mind your own business about what I wished for! I can wish for whatever I want, do you have a problem with that?” Martina retorted, feeling a bit embarrassed and angry.
Noticing Martina’s irritation, Benjamin stopped probing further.
He held her hand again and added another wish in his heart, “I hope our love lasts forever, like the eternal beauty of the moon, even when we are apart.”
The road to the mountain was indeed too far, and it was getting late in the day, so there might not be enough time.
At first, Benjamin intended to take Martina up the mountain, but he faced strong opposition from her.
Martina knew that once Benjamin set his mind on something, it was difficult to change his decision. So, she was merely trying to negotiate.
“It’s not that I don’t want you to go, I just don’t want you to go right now, Martina said, trying to reason with him. “Look, it’s already getting dark. It won’t be safe to go up now.
How about we wait until tomorrow morning?”
“Don’t forget about your wound. You’re still recovering, and it’s not wise to ignore that fact. Do I need to remind you again and again?” she continued.
Not giving a chance for Benjamin to respond, Martina pretended to be tough and said,
“If it weren’t for you getting injured because of me, I wouldn’t have to deal with you!”
Observing Martina’s stubborn behavior, Simon couldn’t help but feel a bit frustrated.
Why was Miss Martinez still so obstinate at this moment? Was this a common trait among women? They seemed to have an inner and outer demeanor, almost like it was ingrained in their nature.
Benjamin felt a bit aggrieved, “I just want to go up the mountain with you as soon as possible. There’s a Temple of Love up there…”
Every time Martina faced Benjamin’s pitiful eyes, her heart became a mess of confusion. She didn’t know if Benjamin was doing it on purpose, so she had to try negotiating again.
“Tomorrow will be the same. You’re not busy with work right now, right? We’ll have plenty of time to have fun in the future,” she suggested. “If going up the mountain would affect your wound, I’d only feel guilty. Let’s go tomorrow instead!”
Perhaps truly understanding Martina’s worries and feelings, Benjamin finally reluctantly agreed. “Okay, tomorrow then.”
Martina looked at the sky and proposed, “Why don’t we go back now and come back early tomorrow morning?”
Benjamin shook his head and said, “No need. There’s a hotel nearby. We can stay here for the night. I’ve already arranged it with Simon.”
Hearing this, Martina felt an instinctive urge to nod, but something felt off. However, she couldn’t quite pinpoint what was wrong. What was the matter? Why did this situation feel strange?
She tried her best to figure it out but couldn’t explain. Perhaps she was just overthinking things! But if she thought carefully, she would understand. If Benjamin hy
The road to the mountain was indeed too far, and it was getting late in the day, so there might not be enough time.
At first, Benjamin intended to take Martina up the mountain, but he faced strong opposition from her.
Martina knew that once Benjamin set his mind on something, it was difficult to change his decision. So, she was merely trying to negotiate.
“It’s not that I don’t want you to go, I just don’t want you to go right now,” Martina said, trying to reason with him. “Look, it’s already getting dark. It won’t be safe to go up now. How about we wait until tomorrow morning?”
“Don’t forget about your wound. You’re still recovering, and it’s not wise to ignore that fact. Do I need to remind you again and again?” she continued.
Not giving a chance for Benjamin to respond, Martina pretended to be tough and said, “If it weren’t for you getting injured because of me, I wouldn’t have to deal with you!”
Observing Martina’s stubborn behavior, Simon couldn’t help but feel a bit frustrated. Why was Miss Martinez still so obstinate at this moment? Was this a common trait among women? They seemed to have an inner and outer demeanor, almost like it was ingrained in their nature.
Benjamin felt a bit aggrieved, “I just want to go up the mountain with you as soon as possible. There’s a Temple of Love up there…”
Every time Martina faced Benjamin’s pitiful eyes, her heart became a mess of confusion. She didn’t know if Benjamin was doing it on purpose, so she had to try negotiating again.
“Tomorrow will be the same. You’re not busy with work right now, right? We’ll have plenty of time to have fun in the future,” she suggested. “If going up the mountain would affect your wound, I’d only feel guilty. Let’s go tomorrow instead!”
Perhaps truly understanding Martina’s worries and feelings, Benjamin finally reluctantly agreed. “Okay, tomorrow then.”
Martina looked at the sky and proposed, “Why don’t we go back now and come back early tomorrow morning?”
Benjamin shook his head and said, “No need. There’s a hotel nearby. We can stay here for the night. I’ve already arranged it with Simon.”
Hearing this, Martina felt an instinctive urge to nod, but something felt off. However, she couldn’t quite pinpoint what was wrong. What was the matter? Why did this situation. feel strange?
She tried her best to figure it out but couldn’t explain. Perhaps she was just overthinking things! But if she thought carefully, she would understand. If Benjamin h planned ahead, how could he have booked the hotel in advance? It seemed intentional, didn’t it?