Chapter 461

In a sophisticated restaurant, a couple sat across from one another. The warm candlelight wavered slightly between them, masking Tyler's handsome features in the shadow. "Tyler, how have you been in the past years?" asked Gloria. Tyler nodded. "Good. How about you?" Gloria took a sip of her wine. "I thought leaving and starting a new page would help, but in truth..." She smiled bitterly. "I've just been running from reality. I've pretended like everything was alright, but I know that I'm not doing alright." The look in Tyler's eyes darkened. Under the dim light, Gloria's face lost its usual edges and seemed gentler. She was a beautiful woman, but contrary to Vicky's vibrant beauty, she had a more sophisticated and timeless beauty. She looked into his eyes and said, "That's why I came back. I wanted to relieve myself of this burden, and I...also want to see how you're doing." Tyler did not respond, and Gloria simply swirled the wine in her glass, the crimson color of the wine c