SWNOVELS Chapter Gossip 392
Chapter 392 His Guilt
Darn it! What kind of fateful encounter is this!
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Upon seeing Sylvie, Christopher and Rosalie felt the urge to scream in surprise. The scene was too dramatic, but all they could do was hold it in, their eyes darting frantically.
Sylvie hadn't anticipated such a coincidental encounter. She stood in the doorway, unsure whether to step forward or retreat, her face etched with unease.
Carlos was completely frozen. His mind initially went blank before vivid images flashed through his memory. As his thoughts gradually returned, his body began to shudder with shame and regret, his ashen cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
He couldn't bring himself to look at Sylvie anymore, and his noticeable blush drew the attention of everyone around him.
D*mn, did he just regain his memory? Just like that? Makes sense, though. After all, this is the first time Carlos has returned to the scene since he was rescued. It's only normal he'd remember. Hahaha, this is getting interesting. Good thing I tagged along today. You don't get to witness this kind of drama everyday.
Christopher and Rosalie quickly pieced it together, their eyes widening in surprise and their hearts pounding with excitement.
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Sylvie had initially prepared herself to treat Carlos with the polite demeanor she reserved for her teachers.
But unexpectedly, she found herself face to face with Carlos, his expression one of utter despair. His complexion fluctuated between pale and flushed.
In that moment, with her keen intuition, Sylvie could easily discern Carlos' predicament. Her face instantly turned deathly pale.
After a long, eerie silence, Sylvie seemed to regain her senses. She clutched her book and tried to make her escape.
However, before she could leave, Carlos spoke up. "Ms. Ziegler, I have something to say to you."
The sudden resurgence of memories left Carlos distraught, but he was no longer a young man and knew he had to face the music. After all, he was the one who had wronged her.
He recalled everything.
That night, the rehearsal room Carlos had hidden in wasn't empty. Sylvie was inside, practicing a piece. When she saw him burst in, looking utterly disheveled, she thought something had happened and approached to help him up.
But in that brief moment of contact, Carlos lost control and tackled her to the ground.
Sylvie struggled, screamed, and resisted, but the room's soundproofing was too effective. There was no way she could be rescued in time, especially with Carlos completely out of his mind.
As everything unfolded, Sylvie realized Carlos had been drugged and could do nothing but endure.
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Chapter 392 His Guilt
sense of guilt and regret toward Sylvie.
Hence, he asked Sylvie to stay back. They returned to the rehearsal room, and Carlos earnestly bowed to Sylvie in apology.
Sylvie waved her hands, flustered. "No... it's okay... there's no need for this, Mr. Carlos. I know it's not your fault. Everything was orchestrated by Penelope. You're a victim too."
Hearing Sylvie speak this way made Carlos feel even more embarrassed.
"Please don't forgive me too easily," he said earnestly. "No matter the cause, it's my fault you got hurt. You' can vent your anger at me or demand compensation. Whatever you ask for, I'll do my best to fulfill. If you want, I'll take full responsibility." Unexpectedly, Sylvie's eyes reddened after he finished speaking.
Carlos immediately became anxious.
"D-Don't cry. I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I didn't mean to pressure you into marrying me. I just meant the choice is entirely yours. If you want, I will... treat you well for the rest of my life."
Sylvie lifted her hand to rub her eyes, a smile gracing her lips. "Mr. Carlos, I don't need you to take responsibility, really. If the day comes when I decide to marry, it will be to someone who truly loves me. I know you're a bachelor by choice, dedicated to pursuing your music and art for a lifetime. So, there's no need to let such an unexpected event disrupt your life's course. Forcing ourselves together would only end up destroying us both."
Caught off guard, Carlos was immediately filled with embarrassment. His mind was a complete mess, not fully comprehending Sylvie's words.
However, Isabella had already figured it out.
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The words clearly reveal that Sylvie harbors feelings for Carlos. However, she knows that Carlos does not reciprocate her affection and only wants to marry her out of a sense of duty and obligation. She doesn't want their relationship to be based on such terms, hence her refusal. That is also why Sylvie pretends as if nothing has happened, because she has never considered taking advantage of gratitude to win over the person she likes.