Brendon felt a bit surprised.
But it was best if Shannon could come to terms with it. He pursed his lips and said, “Shannon, I want to apologize to you. Back then, when you saved me and said you wanted to marry me, I agreed without thinking.”
“At that time, I thought I wouldn’t be moved, wouldn’t love any woman.”
“But Ranita is different.”
Shannon’s heart felt like it had been stabbed by a porcupine, both angry and pained. How could he like Ranita? He clearly belonged to her.
Shannon clenched her fists tightly, her fingertips almost digging into her flesh.
“Brendon, please don’t say any more… Although I want to fulfill your wishes, my heart is still hurting.” Shannon’s eyes turned red, her voice filled with nasal sounds as if she was about to cry.
Brendon didn’t say anything more, quietly looking at her.
Shannon continued, “Brendon, the reason I came to find you this time… is to discuss something with you. My health isn’t very good, and my parents want me to stay at home and rest. I held a press conference today, you should have seen it…”
Brendon still didn’t speak.
Shannon felt sick to her stomach. Did Brendon not care about her retirement from the entertainment industry?
Shannon bit her lip, trying to make herself appear more pitiful.
“I’m retiring, but you know that my fans and the reporters all know that I’m engaged… Can you give me some more time for the sake of our past relationship? Let me announce the cancellation of the engagement?”
The man furrowed his brows, not fully agreeing with this matter.
“Shannon, this matter…”
“No, no, no, Brendon, please don’t misunderstand. I’m not saying I won’t cancel the engagement anymore, I promise! After all, I’m a public figure. Although I’m retiring, I should still have some popularity in the short term. Can you give me the last bit of dignity?”
“When the time is right, I hope I can be the one to propose the cancellation of the engagement. Of course, this will be for public consumption.”
Brendon understood Shannon’s meaning. They would cancel the engagement privately, but she would be the one to announce it publicly, to appease the fans and maintain her face.
“Brendon… I’m begging you… I know I did something wrong, but my love for you is also genuine. Can you promise me?”
“I will find a suitable opportunity to announce this matter as soon as possible.”
Shannon choked up, tears streaming down her face.
But she didn’t cry out loud, just shaking her shoulders desperately, showing her tolerance and pain.
Brendon had known Shannon for many years.
Although he didn’t have romantic feelings for her, there was still some friendship between them. Plus, Shannon had depression, and Brendon didn’t want to push her too hard.
“How long do you need?”
Seeing him relent, Shannon felt a glimmer of joy in her heart. “Would two months be okay? I will gradually release the news through Cindy, and my work is also coming to an end. Once everything is settled, I will officially retire.”
Shannon held a press conference to announce her retirement, but it meant that she wouldn’t take on any new projects. The previous business contracts would be gradually handled in the near future.
Fortunately, Shannon had the image of a wealthy princess, and her family was well-off, so she rarely took on long-term commercial endorsements.
“Brendon… Is that okay?” Shannon pleaded as she looked at him. “If two months is not possible, then one month.”
Brendon initially wanted to refuse, but Shannon shortened the time frame herself, so he couldn’t say much.
“One month.” Brendon nodded. “Is there anything else you want to say?”
Shannon bit her pale lip and said, “Thank you for coming all this way. Can you send me home later? I want to explain things to my parents…”