Chapter 456 - 463: Beat You to Death, You Big Pervert
John Brown had no idea that just two random pedestrians nearby would make Gina Lopez think he was still involved in some secret doings. Even less did he expect Gina’s current indifference toward him wasn’t due to a lack of feelings, or treating him as a stranger, but rather a form of care.
Gina Lopez’s attitude led John to believe she had completely given up on him, signaling the inevitable collapse of their marriage.
John gave a self-mocking smile and lightly shook his head. He hadn’t expected this marriage to end so quickly. He truly felt a pang of reluctance regarding Gina, but since she had already made up her mind, he wasn’t going to force her. After all, a forced relationship never ends sweetly, and given all his current entanglements, this marriage was indeed difficult for Gina to endure.
Exhaling deeply, John felt a wave of relief. Without the constraints of marriage, he wouldn’t need to overthink things anymore.
John unlocked his phone, and immediately, a slew of notifications poured in—over a hundred, mostly missed call reminders. The majority were from Emily Berns, though there were also a few from Emma Campbell. Emma hadn’t called many times, only a handful. Despite missing John, this girl was cautious, afraid to disturb his life. The few calls she’d made recently were likely out of worry, realizing she hadn’t managed to reach him.
Also among the missed calls were those from Gina Lopez and Emily Lopez. But these were from right after he’d left YODC City; afterward, there were none, further confirming John’s assumption—Gina had completely given up on him, so much so that she wouldn’t even call.
To his surprise, Melody Yoody hadn’t called either, though John wasn’t shocked. Ever since this woman became pregnant with his child, her pride had only grown. If John didn’t seek her out, she was resolute enough not to contact him either.
John brought up Emma Campbell’s number and dialed. The phone rang twice before Emma answered, "Big Brother Brown, why... why have you kept your phone off these past few days?"
Hearing Emma’s deeply concerned voice, John felt a surge of warmth and guilt as he responded, "I’ve been out these past days, it wasn’t convenient to keep my phone on. Sorry for worrying you."
"Ah, that’s good, that’s good."
John could picture Emma lightly patting her chest, relieved. His heart warmed further—regardless of others’ attitudes or his past actions, Emma always treated him unconditionally well.