Can We Please Not Break Up

She had already still had feelings for Julian Sterling, and this breakup had been forced on them. She had still been sad about it these past few days.

Actually, she couldn't bear to leave Julian Sterling either.

"Julian Sterling, don't be like this. I think we should still break up."

Claire Bennett hardened her heart and pushed him away.

Actually, Julian Sterling must be in a great deal of pain too, having to mediate between her and the two elders of the Sterling family. If she really cared about Julian Sterling, then she shouldn't make him so torn over her.

At present, Julian Sterling also had no way to break through this impasse. He could fight the Sterling family and his grandfather like he had before.

But Claire Bennett was now in New York, and he wanted to give Claire Bennett a stable future. He didn't want her drifting from place to place.

"Since you're already fine, I'm going back to work. Goodbye." After Claire Bennett said that, it was as if she suddenly remembered something. She stopped and said, "As for our divorce certificate, call me when you have time, and we'll make time to go take care of it."

After saying that, Claire Bennett walked away without the slightest hesitation.

Julian Sterling watched Claire Bennett's retreating figure, his face darkening, consumed by hatred for his own helplessness at being unable to keep the woman he loved.

The door to the room opened. Old Mr. Sterling and the others were all waiting outside. When they saw Claire Bennett come out, they hurriedly crowded around her. "How is it? Is Julian awake?"

Claire Bennett's expression was cool and indifferent as she said lightly, "Julian Sterling is fine now. You can go in and see him."

Hearing Claire Bennett's words, everyone rushed into the room. Only then did they see that Julian Sterling had already sat up. He really was awake!

Julian Sterling had just heard Claire Bennett bring up divorce, and for a moment he still hadn't reacted before Claire Bennett had already opened the door, and the relatives coming in blocked Claire Bennett from view.

She didn't want to be with him.

A sharp pain stabbed Julian Sterling's heart. If that was the case, then what was the point of all his efforts?

He had originally been working hard for Claire Bennett. These past few days, he hadn't stopped for a moment, all because he wanted to clear away the obstacles between him and Claire Bennett as soon as possible.

Claire Bennett gave Julian Sterling one last look, then turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

Ruby Sterling didn't go in. She vaguely sensed something. The situation didn't seem as optimistic as she had imagined. Right now, Claire Bennett looked more like she'd had a fight with Julian Sterling.

After hesitating for a moment, she gritted her teeth and followed Claire Bennett out. She wanted to ask Claire Bennett what exactly had happened.

In the garden, Ruby Sterling caught up with Claire Bennett. "Claire, wait a second. What did you say to my brother?"

Claire Bennett stopped. She looked at Ruby Sterling and smiled faintly. "Ruby, don't do this kind of thing again in the future. Julian Sterling and I have already talked it through. We should just separate properly and stop staying tangled up with each other."

"..." Ruby Sterling's jaw nearly hit the floor.

How had things suddenly turned out like this?

She had thought that this time, with Julian Sterling calling Claire Bennett over, their situation might ease up a little. She never expected it would push them even farther apart.

"I'm going back first, Ruby. Go keep your brother company."

Ruby Sterling stared at Claire Bennett's departing figure, completely stunned.

Why had her brother and Claire's relationship suddenly broken down even worse when everything had seemed fine? It couldn't be because of that lousy idea she'd come up with, could it? Wouldn't that make her a sinner for all time?!

...

In the room, after everyone had expressed their concern for Julian Sterling, all the irrelevant people gradually left.

Old Mr. Sterling's face was dark. He seemed to be slowly realizing something. How could Julian Sterling possibly have woken up the moment Claire Bennett arrived? Most likely, he had been tricked by this grandson of his!

"Julian, you never fainted at all. You teamed up with the family doctor to lie to me, didn't you?" Old Mr. Sterling said with a dark expression.

"Mm." Julian Sterling answered in a low voice, not hiding it.

Old Mrs. Sterling froze for a moment when she heard Julian Sterling's words.

She hadn't expected Julian Sterling to do something like this for Claire Bennett. She truly didn't know what to say.

But this also proved that Julian Sterling really did like Claire Bennett. Otherwise, he couldn't possibly have done this.

When Old Mr. Sterling heard Julian Sterling admit it, his expression turned even uglier. He had originally wanted to angrily berate Julian Sterling, but for a moment he didn't know what to say either.

He glanced at Old Mrs. Sterling and said, "Go out first. There are some things I want to say to Julian."

"Don't make things hard for Julian either. He just can't bear to be apart from Claire."

Old Mr. Sterling's face remained dark, and he said nothing more. Seeing that, Old Mrs. Sterling also said no more and left the grandfather and grandson alone to talk.

Very soon, only Julian Sterling and Old Mr. Sterling were left in the room, and the atmosphere turned stiff.

"Julian Sterling, you really will stop at nothing for that woman!" Old Mr. Sterling stared sharply at Julian Sterling.