After Death, Love Unveiled (Elara and Lysander)

Chapter 74

In the photo, it was clear that the two people were in love. In contrast, the pictures of Elara and Lysander looked like they hardly knew each other.

They hadn't even confirmed their relationship yet. Moreover, Lysander had always kept a respectful distance in her presence. Sometimes when Elara adjusted her skirt, he would avoid her, steering clear of any hint of impropriety. Staring at the photo, Elara felt genuinely shocked. "How could this happen?"

"Why couldn't it?" Daphne replied, her voice laced with vulnerability as she looked at Elara. "I know he's great, and you want to marry into the Hawthorne family. But Elara, he likes me, not you. So please, stop trying to mess with my boyfriend out of jealousy, okay?" Daphne's words made Jacqueline glance at Elara. "So, you've got nothing to say now, huh?"

Elara picked up her phone and called Lysander, but found that i was turned off. Just moments ago, Daphne had managed to get through. That could only mean one thing. The person who had just spoken to Daphne wasn't Lysander.

Elara couldn't figure out what had gone wrong. Quarry observed Elara's shocked expression and tried to defend her. Jacqueline, Elara probably didn't even know that Lysander was really dating Daphne.

"But this does confirm that she knows him. Since we're all friends here, let's not make things harder for her, okay

Jacqueline replied, "I don't have an issue with her. I barely know her. But Daphne, what do you think? If you're unhappy. I can just kick her out right now

Jacqueline was clearly siding with Daphne.

Daphne looked at Elara's reaction and said to Jacqueline. It's fine, She just likes Lysander. The reason he didn't tell Elara about it is probably to avoid hurting her feelings.

"I didn't expect this misunderstanding to happen. Jacqueline, let's not hold this against her. After all, she seems pretty upset.

"You're

so nice," Jacqueline said. "No wonder Lysander likes you.

The Lance family had sent a driver to pick up Quarry, and she was worried, so she offered to take Elara home as well.

During the drive, Quarry noticed that Elara was silent and continued to comfort her. "Elara, don't be too sad. It's perfectly normal to like Lysander

"But you have to understand, for people like us, getting someone like Lysander to like us back is a tough challenge."

Elara glanced at Quarry after hearing her words and managed awry smile. Trs okay."

Her silence didn't stem from sadness. Elara was simply preoccupied with thoughts about Daphne's photos.

When the car stopped in front of her house, Elara said goodbye to Quarry and turned to enter. Just as she reached the door, she almost collided with Asher.

Asher's mother had visited him during the day, and it was unexpected to see him at her house that evening.

One had to admit that Barrett was efficient. Barrett had initially wanted Asher to get in touch with his mother, but Asher had refused. Asher even told Barrett not to engage with her anymore and to keep his whereabouts secret It was clear that Asher had strong feelings about his mother. Barrett didn't press further for the specifics since he sensed it

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wasn't a topic Asher wanted to discuss. After Asher bid farewell to Barrett and was about to leave, he ran into Elara.

He had been working earlier but planned to attend school once the semester started.

Queensun University was enormous. Asher was studying computer science. Although they were at the same school, he hadn't run into Elara even once.

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He felt like there was no longer a place for him besides her. When he encountered her again tonight, Elara had just returned from a party. She looked stunning, like a princess, or perhaps she really was a princess. Asher gazed at the woman in front of him, feeling his heart sink a little. He suddenly thought to himself that he must have been blind before.

'Back when Elara liked me so much, how could I have been so oblivious to her presence?' he wondered.

Seeing him staring at her, wondering what he was thinking. Elara couldn't be bothered to greet him. She was about to walk away when Asher quickly spoke up. "How have things been with you and Lysander lately?" The moment Asher mentioned Lysander, Elara remembered Daphne's photos with him. She asked, "Why do you want to know that?"

Asher replied, "I'm just curious. I wanted to check in and see how you've been doing

He lowered his head at the end, looking somewhat remorseful. Ive been through a lot lately, and I've realized that I must have been blind to treat you so poorly before."

Since leaving the Kensington family, Asher discovered that no one seemed to regard him highly, least of all his own mother. Asher had once thought his mother was the best person in the world, but she didn't want him. She just wanted to use him. Asher had believed that excelling in his studies would guarantee a bright future, but once he entered Queensun University, he learned that it was filled with high-achieving individuals.

Almost everyone here seemed to have better grades than him. Even their backgrounds surpassed his. Asher had once beer the popular guy, but now he felt like just an ordinary person.

Hearing him speak like this, Elara chuckled, and it was more of a mocking laugh. She hadn't expected that Asher would finally recognize his mistakes, but she knew he didn't genuinely believe he was in the wrong

It was just that now, no one was there to support him or carry his burdens. With his life going downhill, it was only natural for him to remember the good times he had with Elara.

Elara teased. "Looks like you haven't been in touch with Daphne lately."

"I haven't talked to her in ages. After the graduation party, she blocked me." Asher said.

Elara shot back sarcastically. "Well, you're certainly not better off without her. She's with Lysander now, you know. Everyone. at Queensun University is aware of her as Lysander's girlfriend."

"She's Lysander's girlfriend?" Asher couldn't believe it. "How's that possible?" he wondered.

"What about you and Lysander... He looked at Elara, wondering if Lysander had dumped her for Daphine.

Elara didn't offer any explanation. She simply walked into her house. Asher watched her retreating figure and imagined the sadness on her face.

Asher had given Elara up for Daphne, and now it seemed that Lysander was doing the same. Elara must be heartbroken The next day. Asher made some inquiries around school and confirmed the rumor about Lysander's new girlfriend, 10:56 Thu, Nov 7

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especially after Jacqueline's birthday party the night before.

Although everyone insisted that such matters wouldn't spread, people naturally had a tendency to gossip. Each person shared it with their friends, and soon, all their close acquaintances were in the loop. Asher learned the news too.

In the afternoon, just as Daphne was finishing her class, two male classmates stopped her. "Hey, Daphne

Daphne looked at the two boys, both wearing glasses and dressed in what seemed to be expensive clothing. They appeared to come from well-off families.

Each of them was holding a bag, which they handed to her. "This is for you. When you have some time, would you be able to come over for dinner at my place?" Daphne replied, "Sorry, I have a boyfriend.

"That's not what we meant," said the taller boy. "We know you're Lysander's girlfriend. This is an invitation from my par