Chapter 1521

Phoebe's cheeks flushed faintly, her expression caught between embarrassment and uncertainty. Jack's heart winced. He remembered the entry in Phoebe's diary when she had harbored feelings for Rory. No wonder she had kept his photo. Suddenly, Jack said, "Sorry, Rory. I'm afraid you're too late. Phoebe likes someone else now, and the feeling's mutual." Phoebe's shoulders trembled slightly. She glanced up at Jack, a fleeting glint in her eyes, before she looked away. Rory's expression hardened as he turned to Phoebe, asking, "Is that true?" Phoebe bit her lip and gave a small, reluctant nod. Rory frowned, and the cigar in his hand crumbled under his grip. "Do you mind telling me who it is?" Phoebe shook her head. "It's… still early. Nothing's set in stone." "I see…" He exhaled, lighting another cigar. "I still have a chance, then. Who is it? Someone from high school? Alexander? I heard Ernie said he was good at music and his studies back then. Did you use to like him? Phoebe, he m