Fate's Dark Side Chapter 890

"Don't hurt her, Li. You can't play with people's emotions like that. The way she looks at you, blushes, and giggles—it's all so apparent. I'm worried that when Sophia is found, Josephine might end up hurt," he confessed, expressing his genuine concern. While I hadn't viewed the situation from that angle, I realised that Oliver deserved to know the truth so that he wouldn't worry any longer.

I sighed, feeling nervous and frustrated. Running my fingers through my hair, I looked at Oliver, studying his face for a moment.

"If I tell you this, promise me you won't tell anyone, not even Elaine," I requested, and his curiosity peaked as his eyes widened.

"I won't, I promise," he assured me, and I knew he was being truthful.

"Josephine and I are fated, but she doesn't know it," I managed to say, and he was frozen for a minute before a stream of expletives escaped his mouth.

"Fuck! Fuck! fuck What the Fuck!" he exclaimed, and I felt a bit embarrassed by his reaction.

"Shit! What about Sophia?" he asked, showing concern for our friend, and I had no answer.

"I haven't confessed anything to Sophia or asked her out," I replied, and he moved to sit beside me.

"This is messed up, Li. What are you planning to do?" he asked, sounding worried.

"I want to get to know Joe and see how it goes," I said, and he sighed.

"So, you're no longer pursuing anything with Sophia," he clarified, and I shook my head.

"I don't think I can, not when all I can think about is Joe," I admitted, and he sighed, realising the complexity of the situation.

"Why were you able to feel it so soon? Isn't she supposed to be of age before you find out?" he asked, and I nodded in agreement.

"That's what I thought too, but it seems fate had other plans this time," I replied, feeling a tinge of sorrow.

"It sucks to be you right now. Do you plan to tell her?" he inquired, looking concerned. I shook my head, contemplating the best course of action.

"If I tell her, she might think I'm only getting close to her because of the bond, and any progress we've made will lose its significance. I want her to discover it on her own. I'll pretend I'm also just realising it, so that the bond doesn't overshadow the connection we build before she finds out," I explained, though I could sense he didn't fully agree with my decision. However, I feared Josephine's reaction if I were to tell her we were fated. She might think everything I've done and said was solely driven by the bond, and our relationship wouldn't feel genuine to her anymore.

"Well, figure it out quickly, Li, and get on track. You two do look good together, and it would be a perfect combination, reuniting the two families properly," he said, focusing on the political aspect of the potential match. However, at that moment, my mind couldn't fully grasp the implications of such a union.

As we finished our tasks, dinner time approached, and I found myself eagerly anticipating the meal. It was a chance to sit beside Josephine and savour her company. The upcoming journey to Grizlo promised to be a grand adventure, especially when it came to matters of the heart.