A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 720

Orson was silent.

A silence that seemed like evasion, but in a way, was a form of tacit agreement.

Godfrey let out a sigh, "Bringing Mark into the picture was Chloe's idea. She thought Matilda shouldn't be held back by Yvan anymore. It was time for her to move on and start living her life. And since my brother is currently single, we thought maybe setting them up could be a good move."

It was as if he was explaining himself to Orson.

After hearing Godfrey's explanation, Orson didn't say much. After a long pause, he finally said, "That sounds good."

It was the right thing to do; Matilda shouldn't be stuck because of Yvan any longer.

Now that Yvan was back, everything should return to its proper course.

Chloe wanted the best for Matilda, fearing her path ahead might be too lonely. Hence, the rush to find Matilda a boyfriend. Plus, with Matilda being single, even as her brother, Orson had no reason to object.

Thinking this, Orson snorted in self-mockery, then moved to sit beside Godfrey. He buried his face in his hands, "You knew?"

Godfrey's voice was low, "Yeah... I could tell. Maybe Chloe and Matilda don't see it because they're not looking closely, but you and I, we've always been the silent protectors. So, I could see it right away... your feelings for Matilda."

Feelings that crossed the line of sibling love, was it a blessing or a curse?

Orson remembered the first time he met Matilda; she had stared at him in shock, calling him "brother." Back then, he was indifferent, feeling to her, he was just a stand-in for a brother, nothing more. They were merely friends, nothing else could possibly develop.

He had fallen in love with someone - his sister, Matilda.

Orson was never good at expressing his emotions or flaunting his inner feelings. So, his love for Matilda was deep and quiet like the ocean, protective, and in his own way, ever-watchful.

The day Matilda was driven to the office by Mark, Orson watched from the floor-to-ceiling window until they were out of sight.

Later, he rarely posted on Facebook, but that day he made an exception, posting a few cryptic words.

"If there's no sorrow in our gaze, I'd never believe in a world with lifelong companions."