"You knew he would be at the banquet today, didn't you?" George River slowly released his hand, his eyes gradually regaining calmness.
Jimmy Simmons snickered, "The Yarn Family is hosting a banquet, and they remembered to send me an invitation. How could I forget my dear uncle?"
He looked over, his eyes filled with mockery.
"If you can't stand the sight of them together, you can leave now."
Jimmy's words were mostly indifferent, and he had a slight edge over George River when it came to dissembling.
Perhaps he had never in his life experienced the feeling of realizing that the one you had lost was the love of your life, as George River had.
In the end, George River didn't leave, but he did take his gaze off Hannah.
He used to love watching her smile.
Innocent, charming, her laughter could easily captivate souls.
But now, every time she smiled, it was like burning agony for him.
