Chapter 568

Harlan's words weren't just idle chatter. Sure enough, I didn't see him again until the third day. He said that Brandon would be coming to the tournament, and I had no reason to doubt him. But whether Brandon came or not, I no longer had any expectations. It seemed that even the most passionate love couldn't withstand disappointment. Chris and Brandon were both examples of this. Harlan returned early on the third day. I was sitting on the balcony in a rocking chair, watching the sunrise. He waved at me from downstairs. I saw him wearing a light beige suit with white casual pants, holding a bouquet of white roses. At over 6 feet tall, with his physique, he looked like a world-class model. "Missy, come down," Harlan called out to me. I went downstairs. When he handed me the flowers, he also pulled me into his arms. "Good morning, my princess." I had to admit that foreign men were indeed romantic. Although Brandon had given me plenty of affection, his love was more subdued. He wou