A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 770

Cyprian nodded, then added, "Haven't seen you in a while, Matilda. How come you've slimmed down?"

Yvan's brow twitched. What was Mr. Layton playing at? Why was he getting all chatty with Matilda?!

Was there a story between them?!

Matilda, ever so graceful, replied, "Been a bit caught up with work, probably lost a few pounds. But I'm taking it easy now. I'll get back to my usual self soon enough."

Cyprian glanced at Matilda and chuckled, "You know, a bit more on you would be even cuter."

Yvan felt like his head was about to explode. What was going on here? What was their relationship?! Their banter was way too flirty!

The devoted husband looked up at Matilda, and there she was, chatting away with Cyprian as if nothing was amiss, completely oblivious to Yvan's growing anxiety.

After a while, Matilda turned to Yvan, softly saying, "Oh, and Yvan, I owe you thanks for today too."

Yvan was taken aback, then averted his gaze.

Matilda found it odd. "Yvan?"

Hearing his name from her lips sounded unexpectedly pleasant.

Yvan felt a softening in his heart but resisted engaging further, maintaining his aloof demeanor, although his eyes couldn't help but steal glances her way.

Noticing Yvan's reaction, Matilda's eyes curved into a smile. "I mean it, thank you. It's not just small talk."

She took a few steps towards Yvan, and in his astonishment, extended her hand, her face as beautiful as he remembered, but with a trace of serene detachment, as if mocking their past yet also showing a sense of letting go. To leave without hurting, to not care was the real pain.

Then, Matilda let go of his hand.

Logan watched this scene between his parents, frowning, the little boy contemplating something serious, ending with just a sigh.

"Do you think there's a chance for your mom and Yvan?" Keaton didn't interrupt them, instead walking over to squat by Logan.

Logan shook his head. "If Mom kept pushing Yvan away, it would mean she still has feelings for him, can't let go. But seeing her so calm around Yvan now, she's probably truly moved on." Moving on, also meant giving up. A kind of surrender, to let others go and to let oneself go.

So Logan thought it would be hard for Matilda to return to how things were with Yvan.

"But no matter what choice Mom makes, I'll support her," Logan said firmly. "Her choice is my choice."