Many male students would probably lose sleep that night. The white wine that was available for sale at the cafeteria would also probably fly off the shelves at an alarming rate. Everyone had their own speculations, wondering which man could have captured Phoebe's heart and her affections.
Jack and the other students in the studio were also staring at Phoebe with wide eyes. They were dumbfounded by the sudden discovery that Phoebe already had a man that she loved. However, what was even more surprising was how she had been willing to share what she had hidden in her heart with the public.
The atmosphere in the initially quiet studio turned chaotic in an instant. Everyone wanted to ask Phoebe about the identity of her crush. They assumed that he had to be an outstanding individual who was a perfect match for her.
A complicated expression flickered across Jack's face as bitterness welled in his heart. He should have known that Phoebe already had her heart set on someone else. He wondered who the lucky man was, to be able to become an unforgettable existence that was deeply ingrained in her heart.
But no matter who the man could be—whether he was an all-rounder or skilled in a particular field—Jack was convinced that it wouldn't be him.
Phoebe had never shown any special affection toward him. Furthermore, they had barely interacted during the two years she spent abroad after she decided to further her studies overseas. They would only occasionally chat on Haven Connect.
If she was in love with him, why would she be willing to be put so much distance between them? Why would she be willing to endure such a long stretch of silence?
Jack's heart felt hollow as he thought about the huge and unbridgeable gap that existed between Phoebe and himself. Although he already had Feena, who was a wonderful woman in her own right, Phoebe's words continued to reverberate in his ears.
She had said that she would regret her decision for the rest of her life if she couldn't summon the courage to act on her feelings. She would regret letting what could have been slowly turn into an impossibility.
Her words resonated deeply with Jack because it was exactly what Jack was going through.
"Jack, what are you thinking about?"
Phoebe's gentle voice snapped Jack out of his thoughts.
He turned his head to see that she was staring at him with wide eyes. Her gaze was calm and natural.
Of course, Jack couldn't possibly let her know what he was thinking in his heart.

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