Viona Hall laughed a little, “I’m not afraid that you’ll roll away? I can trust the children taught by Sweetwise. Be good and wear it. If you don’t take it, it means you don’t like our Lewis Brown kid.”
“Of course not.” Andrea Jones explained, looking to Lewis Brown for help again.
Lewis Brown patted her hand soothingly and put the jade bracelet back on her hand safely and securely.
“Wear it, or my mother will not feel at ease, for fear that you will run away temporarily.”
“Andrea is a sensible and reasonable child, she won’t do what your brother-in-law did and withdraw from the marriage.” Viona Hall felt her chest clogged up and her face changed a bit when she spoke.
Andrea Jones hangs her head and bites her lower lip. The jade bracelet is not too heavy, but, at the moment, it feels inexplicably heavy on her own hand.
“Won’t your sister come out to dinner?” Not wanting to think deeply about the reason, she changed the subject as if she had no intention.
“She’s still asleep, I’ll have someone bring her in later.” Lewis Brown replied.
Andrea Jones was about to say something else when Aunt Wu walked over and said, “Madam, the second youngest is here.”
Second youngest?
She was stunned.
The hand holding the chopsticks could not help but tighten.
Lewis Brown looked down at her and said nothing, just stood up after his mother.
“Neal, why didn’t you call ahead before coming over? Have you eaten yet?” In his heart, he complained, but on the surface, Viona Hall still gave Neal Williams face.
“Just had it.” Neal Williams replied with a faint nod.
Sinking into the room, he lowered his eyes, swept his eyes from Lewis Brown’s face, and at once saw Andrea Jones sitting unmoving at the table.
The expression changed slightly and the eyes were complicated.
The deep pupils of the dark mane flicker, calling people guessing.
“Andrea, say hello to the second youngest.” Viona Hall spoke up.
If you don’t move, you are rude.
Sink.
It took a moment for Andrea Jones to put down her chopsticks and slowly stand up.
She lifted her head to meet Neal Williams’ gaze, but before she could speak, she heard him say, “No, I want to go see Penny.”
The tone was flat and without a trace of emotion.
“It’s good that Penny is probably awake by now too. If she knows you’re here, she’ll probably have an appetite for dinner.” Viona Hall turned her head and told Aunt Wu to serve Penny Brown’s food, then turned back to Lewis Brown and Andrea Jones, “You guys eat first, and I’ll walk Neal up to see your sister.”
At this moment, where is there any appetite?
“I’m going up to see my sister, too.” She said. Although, being alone with Neal Williams under a space made her feel inexplicably rushed.
“Well, go up together.” Lewis Brown echoed Andrea Jones’ words.
So …
Neal Williams and Viona Hall were at the front of the group, whispering about something.
Andrea Jones and Lewis Brown were walking side by side, their eyes falling on each other’s backs, and they couldn’t help but stare at each other; Lewis Brown quietly took her hand and said nothing.
The warmth came over her, making her suddenly much calmer, and she averted her eyes and forced a smile at Lewis Brown.
…
When I entered Penny Brown’s room, she had really just woken up.
After a few days of not seeing her, the whole person lying on the bed looked like she had shed her skin. When she used to be impeccably beautiful at times, how could I have imagined that she would also have such a haggard day.
On the bed, covered with flowers, all sent from people on the workplace, filling the whole room with fragrance.
The moment she saw Neal Williams, Penny Brown had a momentary glow, but before the smile could widen, she had already seen Andrea Jones following behind her.
The face, slightly stiff.
Except for Viona Hall , who was not aware of anything, everyone else had clearly perceived.
Lewis Brown’s eyes darkened slightly.
Stepping forward and gently taking Andrea Jones in her arms, she suddenly said, “Sister, Mom said … in two months, Andrea and I will get married.”
It is obviously good news, but, in the tone, it is unspeakably dark.
His eyes, always fall on the face of Penny Brown, also do not know what is waiting for.
“Two months? Really?” Penny Brown was pleasantly surprised.
And on the other side …
Neal Williams has a stiff back.
“Of course it’s true, your father and I are actively watching the day. The old Wang family next door is already holding grandchildren, and doesn’t Mom want to hold them too?” Viona Hall replied for Lewis Brown, then looked at her daughter and Neal Williams with pain, and said politely, “Look how well behaved Lewis Brown and Andrea are, unlike you, you really make me worry.”
“If you get married in two months, then there are a lot of things to do now. You guys hurry up and get your wedding photos taken. Andrea, I’ll take care of this for you. I’ll find you the best photographer! By the way, where do you want to go? Europe? America? Africa? Penny Brown is suddenly in high spirits.
But …
It seems that the other three were out of shape and clearly each had their own thoughts.
Neal Williams silently placed the flowers he brought over on the bed, not saying a word the entire time.
“You don’t look too bad.” It was a long moment before he looked at Penny Brown and spoke. There was a pause, and then the eyes fell back to Lewis Brown, “You guys talk first, I have things to do, so I won’t bother you.”
They, totally, look like a family …
“Neal, don’t rush off!” Penny Brown reached out and took his hand in hers, his face now much better because of the good mood he had just had.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, so sit with me.” Penny Brown half sat up and her arms had circled his waistband. The small face was then gently pressed against the small of his toned belly.
That intimate posture made Andrea Jones and Lewis Brown look away at the same time, with a depressed look in their eyes.
Viona Hall was also a little embarrassed, but couldn’t stop smiling, “Once Neal came, Penny came to life. Come on, let’s eat first, you had a few bites of soup at lunch.”
The meal was brought over from Aunt Wu’s hand to be handed to her.
Instead of taking it, she just looked up at Neal Williams, “Neal, you feed me, okay?”
Not good!
Two words almost came out of his mouth, and Neal Williams’ brow had furrowed.
Seeming to see through his reluctance, Viona Hall couldn’t bear to see him break her daughter’s heart again, and had already beaten him to it, “Neal, I’ll leave you to it. Lately Penny has lost her appetite and wants to eat on a rare occasion.”
The bowl, already resting in his hand.
Neal Williams did not move, but his eyes faintly glanced over towards Andrea Jones.
The sight, at first glance, her heartstrings trembled, and her heart vainly averted her eyes. The sourness, however, is surging out.
“Eh, Andrea, the one you’re wearing looks familiar.” Penny Brown suddenly spoke up.
“Ah … yes.” Returning to his senses and noticing the sight of Neal Williams also looking over, Andrea Jones subconsciously tried to hide it with her sleeve. But …
No place to hide …
“Mom, do you like Andrea that much? You’re not even married yet and you’re wearing a family heirloom?” As if to tease, Penny Brown’s eyes are not moving between Andrea Jones and Neal Williams. When he saw the different degrees of depression on their faces, the corners of his lips lifted slightly.
Neal Williams moved a chair and sat down, scooped up a mouthful of rice and brought it to Penny Brown’s lips, “You’re so weak, don’t talk so much, eat more.”
His movements, as rigid as machinery.
Looking into her eyes, there was not even a little warmth.
But …
The rice chewed into his mouth, Penny Brown still involuntarily sore nose.
Staring deeply at him, she whispered, “It’s delicious …”
“Then eat more, you’ve lost a lot of weight.” Neal Williams continued to feed.
“Well …,” Penny Brown nodded.
“Don’t be so stupid in the future.” He ‘taught’ her.
“Never again.”
…
Two people, you come and go, that picture in the outsiders look really feel warm.
Viona Hall breathed a sigh of relief and looked on with a sense of relief. Nudged Lewis Brown and Andrea Jones and whispered, “All right, let’s get out and not disturb the two of them.”
I don’t know if it was an illusion, but Andrea Jones felt that at that moment, not only herself, but also Lewis Brown, stiffened.
The two were about to turn around and head out when Lewis Brown’s cell phone rang abruptly.
He picked it up, whispered in his ear, and hung up the phone before saying, “Andrea, I’m afraid I can’t take you home tonight.”
“Is there something going on at the office?”
“Well, a client came by temporarily and I had to go over there immediately.”
“Okay, you go ahead, work is important. andrea leave it to me.” Viona Hall rests her son’s mind.
Lewis Brown nodded and glanced back at Penny Brown again. But her eyes, however, did not move away at all, only coalesced on Neal Williams.
Yes …
As long as he appears, her entire world is no longer filled with other people.
…
After Lewis Brown leaves, Andrea Jones can’t help but look at someone again, drops her eyes, and prepares to go out.
Viona Hall took a step out, remembered something, and turned back, “Neal.”
“Hmm?” Neal Williams stopped moving and turned to look at Viona Hall.
“Just remembered that the driver old Zhang went back to the countryside today. You and Andrea’s home happen to be on the same road, how about you take Andrea for a ride later?”
“Mom.” Without waiting for Andrea Jones to refuse, Penny Brown had already taken the lead in opening her mouth.
Viona Hall looked over, “What?”
Looking at Neal Williams, Penny Brown’s face eased a little, “I’d like to keep Neal for a while longer.”
That’s what Viona Hall wanted, but in the end, she didn’t see anything between the three of them and just said, “That’s okay, I’d like to keep Andrea for a while so I can talk to her about getting married.”
Looking at Penny Brown’s obvious scorn, Andrea Jones didn’t push it, so she politely declined Viona Hall’s kind offer, “Don’t bother, Auntie, I …”
“I’m sorry, she and I don’t really go together too well.” Not waiting for her words to finish, Neal Williams opened his mouth as well.
His tone was light, and he set the bowl and spoon down in Penny Brown’s hand before continuing, “I’ll be back at the military compound later to spend time with the old man and woman.”
Andrea Jones pursed her lips and said nothing.
Viona Hall was frozen for a moment, and for a while only looked at Neal Williams and then at Andrea Jones suspiciously.
It’s not that she doesn’t know how Neal Williams is, he definitely has the grace to do that. Even if it’s not on the way, it’s not impossible to send it off.
His rejection pleased Penny Brown.
As if returning Viona Hall’s words, but the line of sight is looking at Andrea Jones, “Neal since it is going back to the military area, it is completely out of the way. It looks like you’ll have to take a taxi back by yourself tonight, Andrea.”
The eyes are smiling, but, clearly sharp as spikes.
Andrea Jones put on a generous face and smiled back at her, “It’s okay, it’s best not to bother Mr. Williams.”
Neal Williams did not say another word after he refused her, and Andrea Jones did not stay long, saying goodbye and walking out of Nguyen’s house alone.
…
Evening breeze.
In a little while, it will be summer, but, surprisingly, the nights are still chilly.
Standing in front of the stop sign, Andrea Jones looked down at her wrist in awe. The emerald glint flashed in her eyes.
Sighing, he looked down and took the jade bracelet off.
Unexpectedly, the body was at the moment by the crowded bus people violently pushed down from behind, the hand of the jade bracelet a loose, ‘ding dang’ a heavy fall on the ground.
“Snap”, the good jade immediately split in pieces.
The remnants of the debris that flew out a long way.
Stunned by the pile of debris, without much thought, she bent down to pick up, even the debris in the middle of the road also did not let go.