Chapter 1499 - 1489: He Shouldn’t Be as Lonely as I Am

Chloe Winston looked up and steadily at her, realizing for the first time that besides her beauty and noble status, this lady was actually very poor. She was just a mother who had lost her only child; she was the most pitiful mother in the world.

"Is it because of Constantine Stewart?" Chloe asked softly.

"That’s right. I just wanted you to know that for my son, I can give a lot, can take on many unforeseen risks, and this time is the proof." The Countess’s voice was soft, her eyes looking at her earnestly, and she spoke with a slightly hoarse tone, "I just hope he won’t hate me so much. Even if I was a bad woman in the past, I still love him."

Chloe was silent. Seeing her having just had more than a dozen stitches, her face pale, she must have never been through such hardship before, and yet she did it, traveling a long distance to save her, willing to even get hurt to mend her relationship with Constantine Stewart.

This kind of courage and determination to break the cauldrons and sink the boats commands respect.

"Madam, once there are cracks in human feelings, they are the most difficult to mend. Even if mended, it won’t be as good as new. Constantine Stewart is already a mature man with his own judgments. No matter how much you do, maybe he just won’t hate you anymore," Chloe said casually.

"That would be enough."

Chloe looked at the Countess’s slightly red eyes, stood up after a long while, and said, "I will help you, not because I owe you a life, but because I’ve never felt motherly love, and he shouldn’t be as lonely as I am."

When Chloe came out of the ward, Constantine Stewart was still waiting outside. The man had never gone inside from the beginning, sitting on the bench in the corridor, listening to the assistant’s report on the side.

Seeing her come out, Constantine Stewart stood up, walked over, took her hand, and said softly, "Home?"

Chloe nodded, looking at his gentle and handsome face, reaching out to hold his hand.

The man’s palm was dry and warm, becoming slightly stiff the moment it was held, and then the corners of his lips slightly lifted.

Chloe asked the production team for a two-day leave. The team was quite frightened, and only when they saw her return safely, they breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly approved her leave, letting her rest before continuing filming.

For the next two days, Chloe went to the hospital every day to see the Countess, bringing some nourishing soup. Constantine Stewart had nothing to say about this, but due to the shadow left by the kidnapping incident, wherever Chloe went, he personally came to pick her up and drop her off.

Two days later, Amber River was sued for kidnapping and injury, causing a huge uproar online, corresponding with the news of Chloe’s previous kidnapping. Because Amber River had stabbed even the Countess, who had previously supported her, and coupled with past scandals, kidnapping, and injuries, netizens demanded she be kicked out of the entertainment sector to reform and start anew.

Chloe’s studio also issued a statement, clarifying that Chloe was fine and affirming that all the rumors about Chloe circulated online were made up by Amber River.

The studio also released a second statement, declaring that Chloe and actor Charles Taylor had amicably split months ago and become friends. The breakup was big news at any time, but with Amber River’s case happening, this piece of news passed quietly.

Netizens had long speculated that the two had broken up, after all, they never showed public affection and rarely appeared together, so they calmly accepted the fact of their breakup, but couldn’t accept that their first love goddess had become a venomous woman overnight.

On the day of Amber River’s trial, netizens surrounded the courtroom tightly, especially Amber River’s former fans, who brought eggs and vegetables to vent their anger, saying they were blind to have supported such an artist.

Amber River was sentenced to two years in prison, and other people involved in the case also received respective punishments.

This matter stirred for more than half a month before it gradually calmed down.

Half a month later, the Countess’s injuries had recovered considerably, with the stitches removed, leaving a scar on her back, and her body was recovering. She intended to invite Chloe and Constantine Stewart to dinner together.

"Going out for dinner?" Chloe returned from the production set, went to shower and change into a small dress, then saw the man standing outside the bathroom, frowning and saying, "You didn’t mention it before."

"Then I must have forgotten." Chloe picked a pink little dress from the wardrobe, and then dared not meet his eyes. If Constantine Stewart knew the dinner was with his mother, he probably wouldn’t leave the house.

After all, during this time, when Chloe went to the hospital, Constantine Stewart always acted as the driver, never entering the ward once.

Chloe was also somewhat helpless about this. She was not trying to interfere in the Stewart Family’s mother-son affairs, just hoping there could be a chance for the two to coexist peacefully, rather than meet like enemies.

Constantine Stewart saw what she had taken was a small dress, indicating the dinner was quite formal.

During this half month, besides filming, Chloe was either at home or pursuing quite a dull life; she wasn’t fond of lively events, and typically would decline ordinary parties, rarely attending.

Constantine Stewart immediately guessed some of the details, approached, his tall body enveloping the girl’s slender figure, and said in a deep voice, "Do you want me to go?"

Chloe, startled by his sudden approach, skipped a heartbeat, unconsciously stepped back a bit, and nodded, saying, "Mm."

Constantine Stewart looked deeply into her eyes, using his height to lean over and kiss her cheek, then said, "Okay."

Chloe was momentarily stunned by his natural affectionate gesture. Although the two had been in and out together these days, the man hadn’t made any further moves until suddenly kissing her. She couldn’t get angry, otherwise, if they didn’t go to the dinner, how would they explain to the Countess?

Thinking it through, Chloe found herself at a disadvantage.

"I’ll go change first." Constantine Stewart saw a hint of anger in her eyes, which made her face much more lively and suddenly missed the happy times before. Back then, he truly didn’t know how blessed he was. Now, even wanting to kiss or hug her required the right timing.

The dinner was at a vineyard, and Constantine Stewart didn’t wear anything too formal, just a casual shirt and trousers. His good build and handsome looks meant he exuded charisma even in casual wear.

When Constantine Stewart took Chloe there, they saw Mr. Gu, the vineyard’s owner, a big name in the wine business, come out to greet them.

There were no unnecessary people, just the host’s family and the Countess Amber River, who had already been discharged from the hospital.

Chloe dared not look at Constantine Stewart’s expression, entering the manor, and went to speak with the Countess, asking about her back’s recovery.

Constantine Stewart lowered his eyes, looking at Mr. Gu enthusiastically hosting on the side, and his biological mother, with a blank expression. Being a peacemaker had a high and dire cost.