No Way Back

Chapter 428
Jack and Anna Fowler looked at Layne Croft in surprise. “What’s going on, Layne? Didn’t you always like Maddin? We watched
the two of you grow up together since you were young We understand your sentiment You think that Maddie is disfigured and not
as good looking as before Therefore, you
“No, that’s not true. Uncle Jack and Aunt Anna, please try to understand Maddie has rejected me all along Ultimately, I Just gave
up and looked upon her as my younger sister. I don’t want to be obsessed with a woman I cannot get. Please forgive my
selfishness I simply want to have my own life.”
Layne lied with quilt.
He did not want to admit that he had fallen out of love with Madelyn because of her disfigurement.
More importantly, Layne’s feelings for Jane Fowler were even stronger than before!
He was a selfish and fickle man. Oh my, it was unthinkable for a man to be attracted to two women.
“Layne, you... Anna said before she was interrupted by Jack.
“Okay, please say no more, Anna.”
Anna had wanted to say something.
But Jack stopped her.
He shook his head at her.
Anna and Jack looked at each other and instantly understood the other’s intentions.
They sighed heavily.
Another missed opportunity.
“I understand, Layne. I won’t mention the matter again,” said Jack.
“I’m sorry, Uncle Jack and Aunt Anna. Thank you so much for your understanding.”

“No. You should forgive us instead,” replied Jack.
Layne watched as they left.
He could finally take a breather and ease up a little.
Layne was glad he finally spoke out about Madelyn and him.
No matter what Jack and the others might think going forward.
Layne could no longer accept Madelyn as his lover.
He had to speak his mind, no matter what. It was better to just get the pain over with, rather than prolong the agony.
Night fell.
At the Nightshade Bar.
Jane Fowler and Lila Sutton arrived after a long hiatus.
Jane ordered the bar’s latest drink, called Mona Lisa. She put her arm around Lila’s shoulder and said resentfully, “Lila, you little
**********! You’re the super famous one now, and I must wait in line to ask you out. You’re something else!”
“Oh, Janie, don’t misunderstand. I finally figured out the modified program you gave me recently. I then designed a game and
released it online. It has caused quite a sensation!”
“I’ve been staying up all night recently working like a mad woman to release versions 2.0 and 3.0. Woohoo! I’ll wait until I gain
popularity before starting my own game company. Then I’ll form an eSports team to compete in tournaments when I’m rich. I am
getting closer and closer to realizing my dream for sure!
Lila became more and more excited as she spoke. She quickly took out the mobile game version 4.0 she had designed to show
Jane. “Come on, Janie, help me to see if there’s anything else to improve. I also asked Connor Luther to take a look; he gave me
some useful pointers! This standalone mobile game is close to becoming a finished product!”
Jane pretended to be angry and shouted, “Well, I was wondering why you suddenly agreed to drink with me at Nightshade Bar
tonight. You’re taking me for a product tester!”

Lika said cheekily, “Why did you say such things, Janie? I was hoping you could invest in my gaming company in the future. We
will be the major shareholders at the founder’s level. We will work together and make a fortune. I won’t forget you if there’s an
opportunity to make money”
“Tak, you are not only a freeloader of the fruit of my labor but also a freeloader of my money. Wow, Lila Sutton, you’ve changed!
You’re becoming more and more like a **********capitalist.”
“Boohoo! Janie, you *********! How can you trash me that way? I’m going to cry now, boohoo!”
Jane and Lila continued to joke with each other. Then Jane clicked on the latter’s mobile game, version 4.0, and started to play.
She raised her eyebrows after playing for a while.
“Not bad at all, Lila. Although it’s a low-budget game, the impact and level design are quite interesting. There is also some. new
gameplay that hasn’t appeared in the market yet. The Crusoe-themed background doesn’t feel out of place, either. In fact, it
makes the game more interesting,” Jane commented.
“The current version gets four out of five stars on my evaluation scale. You’ll have to wait a little longer for me to play the game to
decide if it deserves the fifth star. In any case, it’s already an interesting and well-developed product. When did you become a
flash of genius, Lila?”
Lila was offended; she pouted. “Janie, I may be ***********compared to you, but I am just as smart as the next person. After all, I
was the top scorer of the Scholastic Aptitude Test in Stormton City back then!”
“Okay, okay. You’re right! My Lila is the best. A round of applause please!” Jane said jokingly.
“Janie, who have you been mixing around with lately? When did you become such a *********to mock me? Hmph! Anyway,
Connor is a great help. He even suggested some of the designs.”
Lila blushed subtly when she mentioned Connor.
It did not escape Jane’s keen eyes. She kept it to herself.
“Lila, you seem to be very close to Connor recently. How did that happen?” Jane asked curiously.
“Oh, now that you mention it. I don’t know, either. I guess our relationship has improved naturally.”
Lila did not fake it. She was genuinely confused.

“When did my relationship with Connor become so good?” she wondered.
Lila had thought about it before but could not figure out why.
Jane’s question prompted Lila to think about it again. However, she still could not figure it out.
Jane did not expect Connor to lure Lila away unwittingly.
“Do you like Connor?”
Jane’s unexpected straight ball sent Lila seeing stars. The latter was dumbfounded.
Lila’s face turned scarlet when she met Jane’s serious stare. She quickly shook her head. “Janie, what are you talking about?!
Please don’t joke about such a thing! Connor and I... huh, how is that even possible? We’re just good friends!”
“But your expression says otherwise.”
Jane held her forehead and said. Lila might be about to brush it off in the past, but Jane was in the know now. She had found her
significant other and understood that Lila’s behavior was that of a woman who had fallen in love. However, Lila would not face
the truth and pretended not to know.
Although Jane was reluctant to let her go, falling in love was good for Lila. It was the most primitive emotion of human nature. A
good partner would give Lila sufficient motivation to achieve ambitious goals. As long as she did not lose her mind in love to the
point of giving up on her dreams or meeting a scumbag who took her for a ride, Jane was okay with it.