Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 1851

"But you didn't say why you picked me. Did we know each other before? I don't think we've met," Debra said, squinting at him. "You're dodging the question with all that talk."

"I just wanted you to know I missed her once, but fate gave me another shot, even if it's just a dream. It means everything. I'm trying to change, but maybe I still don't know how to really love someone," Juan said.

All he could do was protect Debra as her fiancé, shielding her from harm. Maybe his approach was wrong, but it was the best he could come up with.

"You're wrong," she said. "Even if you love someone, you shouldn't change who you are. Losing yourself for someone else is sad. Everyone loves differently. If she couldn't handle it, maybe you weren't right for each other. But someone out there will get your kind of love."

He looked at her, seeing the real Debra shine through.

Dream or reality, her soul was the same. She was radiant and unyielding.

"How's the food?" he asked.

"Not bad, but the steak's a bit tough," she said, eating and sipping her wine.

She should have been a pampered rich lady, but in this dream, she was still an orphan under Ralph's roof.

Deep down, Juan wanted to rewind time to save this version of her. She could lean on him and didn't have to face hardship again.

After dinner, they stepped outside.

"Thanks for the meal. After hearing you out, I'm starting to think this engagement isn't half bad."

"If I'm not going home, where am I going?"

"My place."

"No way. Cohabitation before marriage is not cool. Besides, I'm underage."

Her mind raced, imagining Juan sweet-talking her to cover some creepy fetish, like luring a teenager to his place for shady stuff.

"What are you thinking?"

"Just no."