Leia smiled lightly. �It�s not that I�m straightforward, but the substitute is more than charming��

�Substitute?�

Renee appeared curious. �Tell me. How charming is the substitute you found?�

�Have you heard of a saying? The only two things that one needs to forget about a person are time and a new lover��

Leia�s gaze became distant as she said slowly, �I traveled around the world during this period to meet different people and gain new experiences. I want them to heal me.

�At first, it was ineffective. But God made me bump into Xavier on Quartz Island. He isn�t my new lover, but he�s indeed like a lifeguard. He pulled me out of the deep sea so I could crawl out of the hurt William caused me. But now it seems like� I�ve fallen into a deeper abyss.�

When Renee saw her downcast look, she felt very sorry for Leia. �You should try to seek his heart if you truly like him. I think he must be troubled by some rancor, so he�s so hesitant and awkward. He isn�t bold enough to get closer to you. He may be in some kind of abyss too, and he needs you to pull him out.�

�His rancor��

Leia looked at Renee and smiled with a profound meaning. �Maybe it�s you?�

�Leia, don�t say that. What I have with him is pure friendship. It�s very awkward that you and my brother are trying to bring us together. Stop setting couples up arbitrarily.�

�Who is it if not you?�

Leia heaved a long sigh. �I can�t think of anyone else other than you. Which woman in the world can become his rancor?�

�I recalled a pure and naive woman called Shirley now that you mentioned this. Xavier seems to value her very much. Is she the rancor troubling him?�

During these years, everyone who paid attention to the entertainment circle would know how much Xavier adored Shirley.

�I recalled it now that you brought it up. I saw him having a conflict with Shirley on Quartz Island. That woman begged his forgiveness desperately. Is it where the real problem is?�

�It must be!�

Renee snapped her fingers. �Stay here and rest well. I�ll meet that woman when I have time. I�ll see what Xavier experienced to make him change his perception and is afraid to fall in love again after a setback.�

�Ren, don�t trouble yourself for such a bit of trouble of mine. I didn�t want to have anything to do with him either. Going to Shirley rashly might not be wise.�

�It�s not all because of you if I�m going to Shirley to learn about this affair. Xavier once saved me, so I owe him a favor. If I can help him resolve his rancor, it�ll grant one of my wishes too.�

Hearing that, Leia found it hard to dissuade Renee from that anymore. Besides, she was full of curiosity. �Okay then!� JrNovels.com