Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean)

Sean turned around with a cigarette burning slowly in his hand. On top of the trash can next to him, there were a few cigarette buds that had already been put out. When he heard the principal’s question, a number of complicated emotions flurried across his eyes. He stayed quiet for a long while, then took a puff of smoke before he spat, “We’ve been divorced for a while now.”

The principal was taken aback. He blurted, “Why?” He only realized he was too hasty after the question came out of his mouth. Noticing that Sean did not look too good, he chuckled awkwardly and said, “I’m just a curious person. I didn’t mean to sound rude. I just remember the days when Myra pursued you. When I saw the two of you get married later on, I was happy for both of you. I didn’t think…” …they would get divorced. Was there some truth in the articles that were published in the entertainment news at the time?

As the principal looked at the man before him who had a successful career and was slowly becoming more mature, he had a helpless look in his eyes but did not find it too surprising either. Children from rich family backgrounds had pre-arranged marriages and could not do as they pleased. He just felt sorry for Myra.

“Back then…” When he thought of the things Myra did for Sean while they were still in school, the principal’s eyes simply turned remorseful. “Did you just agree to the divorce without any intention of preserving the marriage?”

Not too long ago, the principal happened to run into Myra at a dinner. She was the Young Lady of the Stark Family, but she chose to be a small-time designer at Chase Group. Additionally, she gave her all in scrambling for a project for the company. How could I not have known her intentions? Not to mention, in the beginning… At the thought of that, the principal shot a glance at Sean and noticed his grim expression along with the wave of emotions in his eyes. If he had been the one who asked for a divorce because he did not like her anymore, then he would not have this melancholic gaze. Was there still a chance? He couldn’t help but ask, “Sean, do you still remember the incident at the bar?”

Sean took another puff of smoke. His vision became hazy. At one point, he did not take that incident seriously. Lately, however, he kept remembering every little detail about Myra, including this incident from years ago that had already been covered in dust.

When the principal saw that he did not brush him off, he quickly added, “Back then, you took responsibility for everything because you didn’t want Miss Fisher to get punished. But your father was stern. Myra was afraid that you would have a hard time at home, so she put all the blame on herself instead. I punished her by assigning her to clean the basketball court for a year. Yet, she was still happy. After that, whenever I passed by the basketball court, I would see her there. She was using that opportunity to see you.”

but she always chose the same general elective classes as you. The assignments in her design major were onerous—it wasn’t as relaxed as your management classes—but she still pushed forward. To be honest, I did advise her to give up because you had a girlfriend

and looked at the principal. The principal smiled meaningfully. “She told me she was happy just by looking at you from afar and did not have any intention of getting between you and Miss Fisher. Over the years I spent teaching until I became a principal, I’ve never

to sense that a girl had popped up around him, but all his focus was on Lyla. Moreover, Myra never did anything to

comes to certain people, don’t wait until they’re gone to feel regret. Myra deserves as much as you can give her. If another turning point comes around, you should

of advice. After their conversation, he remembered some follow-up work he still had to deal with in the auditorium. As soon as he turned around, he saw another man standing sluggishly behind him. He jumped up in surprise then

sharp face, making it hard for anyone to see his expression. With one hand in

thought, and flattered, “I haven’t congratulated you yet, Director Hart. When you have

his cigarette and

built us a brand new modern library. On behalf of the whole university, I am very

heard that last remark, he brushed a displeased gaze over the man beside the principal and saw that Sean’s expression had shifted. Not to mention, his eyes looked extremely dreary. Narrowing his eyes, Tony took another puff of smoke before putting out the cigarette carelessly beside him. “You know

but his face quickly stiffened. He thought he did not hear clearly. “Who… did you say, Director

shoe. After that, he started walking toward his car that was parked not too