With both hands on his crutches, he continued: “The reason why Neal will not marry you is not that we, the Williams family, dislike the rich and the poor, but that we, the Williams family, and your mother had some small misunderstandings. These should not have had anything to do with your late generation, but marriage is not a matter for the two of you, but for two families. As Zhigui said, if it could be stopped, I think your mother would not agree to you being together. Since both families are in agreement that they don’t want you to be together, there is really no need for you to risk the world and make both families unhappy. Miss Jones, what do you think?”
The old man said something, the reason all accounted for.
Not only Andrea Jones, but also Neal Williams and Beck Williams were choked by the rhetorical question at that moment.
What kind of a person is the old man? In the military and political circles for so many years, everyone respects, will not even a little girl can not handle?
Looking back, Neal Williams had pushed back his chair and stood up.
Reaching over to Andrea Jones, he drew open his money clip while asking the waiter to pay the bill. Pinch a stack of money on the table, not even looking at the others, only said: “It seems there is no need to eat this meal!”
The old man’s face is hard to see, his grandson has always been his and the old lady’s heart, never disobey them. But now he won’t even listen to him for this girl.
Seeing that he was leaving, angry, the old man slapped his palm on the table, “Neal Williams, what kind of attitude is that?”
Neal Williams could visibly feel the slight trembling of her fingers in her palm.
Turning around, he resolutely met the old man’s harsh gaze, “Grandpa, my grandson doesn’t want to disappoint you or disobey you, but Andrea is my girlfriend – the reason I brought her here today is to respect your opinions, not to have everyone humiliate her or attack her as a group. She’s good, she’s wonderful, and I ask you and Grandma to trust your son and your grandson’s vision! The most important thing is-”
He paused slightly and turned his head to look at Andrea Jones with apologies and deep emotions in his eyes.
Turning back again and looking at the old man, his tone was firm, “I love her. And … even if I risk the world, I must marry her!”
Neal Williams’ words shocked everyone in the room. Beck Williams looked on in awe, as if he had seen himself back then. At that time, he was also so young and vigorous, saying the same words and making the same determination.
But …
The result?
Love cannot resist reality after all.
There are some situations that just catch you off guard like that.
…
When the two walked out of the restaurant, the sky turned surprisingly gloomy. Dark clouds filled the sky, like a haze sunk on the heart, so that people can not breathe.
Andrea Jones followed Neal Williams, her hand still held by his large palm, yet her palm felt cold.
“I’m going to get the car, will you wait here, or will you walk me down?” Neal Williams asked Andrea Jones.
Andrea Jones shook her head, “I want to take a walk.”
Neal Williams looked at her lost in thought, a little distressed, and nodded, “Okay, I’ll walk with you.”
Facing the wind, the two men walked down the street.
Neal Williams reached out and took the leaves out of her hair, and looked down at her, “Don’t think about it.”
Andrea Jones paused in her steps and looked up at him, “Neal Williams, is it true that we … can’t be together?”
He frowned with a depressed look on his face.
“Do you have no confidence in me or in yourself?”
Andrea Jones’ mind was a mess, her fingers clutching his hand as if the man himself would lose his grip if he loosened his grip just a little.
“If we can really be together, why does God have to put so many obstacles between us?” She spoke heartbreakingly, “From Sammy Jones, to my mom, to your family … except for Uncle Jiang, no one seems to be able to accept the fact that we are together. …”
The thought that some things may be fated, she did not have the courage to red eyes. Another murmured, “I’m really scared …”
Afraid to separate from him, afraid that in the future some things are completely out of their control …
The reddened eyes made his heart ache and opened his arms to hold her tightly in his arms.
As if to convey all his strength to her, he held her head down on his chest and let her feel his temperature and his heartbeat, his heart.
“Don’t be afraid, Andrea, I’m still here! Even if the whole world is against it, I will never let go as long as you want!” Neal Williams murmured. Even if he was sorry for his mother, sorry for his grandparents, but, this woman, he was destined not to give up.
Some people are like born in their own blood, day by day roots sprouted, planted deeper and deeper.
To be stripped raw would only cause him pain.
He can’t do it and never wants to!
Love is love, to let go, is no longer possible!
It was already night time when I parted from Andrea Jones, and Neal Williams drove around the city. The city is a place where you can see street lights flashing in front of your eyes, and when you think of Andrea Jones buried in your arms and feeling insecure, you feel a pain in your chest.
In this life, he owes her too much. Now, he just wants to take her in his arms and protect her under his wings so that she will not be hurt again.
The car, turned a corner, and instead of going back to his apartment, he turned and drove to another place.
…
Andrea Jones was feeling very tired.
I took out the key and opened the door, remembering that Sammy Jones was still angry with himself, I felt even more powerless. Why is it that other people’s love is always so sweet and they can accept everyone’s blessing in peace, but she … is just living a long life with the person she loves, why is it so difficult?
“Back?” Charleen Davis opened her mouth as soon as she walked in the door. At the moment, she was sitting on the couch, looking down at something. sammy Jones was sitting next to her, and when she turned around and saw Andrea Jones, she didn’t say anything, just stood up and said, “Mom, I’m going in first.”
Andrea Jones blushed slightly and looked over at Sammy Jones.
Charleen Davis pulled her back, “It’s early, isn’t it? Don’t rush in, sit with mom for a while.”
“Mom, can’t I sit with you tomorrow? I still have a lot of information to check today. I’ve tried this case several times before, and if I don’t get it right this time, I really don’t need to be in this business anymore.” Sammy Jones coaxed Charleen Davis, as if nothing had happened, “You can let me go today, I’ll be with you tomorrow when I’m done.”
Charleen Davis had to let go of the words that had already been said. Turned her head to look at Andrea Jones, only to see her in the haze of light, the face of the more depressed look.
She didn’t leave Sammy Jones alone, but said, “Go ahead, Andrea, come sit down.”
Sammy Jones turned around and prepared to go into the bedroom.
And then he brushed past Andrea Jones, who was walking towards him. Looking at the side of her tense face, Andrea Jones wanted to say something, moved his lips, but finally wanted to stop talking.
It turns out that affection can be so painful one day.
But it’s just a few days, once such a close person, but now can become such a stranger.
…
“Mom.” Sitting down, as soon as she opened her mouth, Andrea Jones’ voice choked up.
Charleen Davis looked at her, “Is everything okay?”
“It’s okay.” Unable to stand the look in her mother’s eyes, all the knots in her heart seemed to grow tentacles in this moment, rubbing her heart one by one. She wrapped her arms around Charleen Davis like she did when she was a little girl and rested her head on her shoulder, “I’m a little sleepy.”
“Did you get tired from the wedding today?” Charleen Davis looked down at her and touched her cheek, “You’ve lost weight, too.”
But no?
Andrea Jones straightened slightly, her hazel eyes looking at Charleen Davis, and touched her cheek, just as she had done. The once glowing skin was now devoid of luster. Even the cheekbones, which were particularly prominent, could be felt.
Andrea Jones’ eyes welled up with uncontrollable tears at the thought of an eternal goodbye that could never change, “Mom, don’t worry about me, I’m fine.”
Charleen Davis is heartbroken.
The two daughters are the flesh that fell from her belly, good or bad, she is more than clear.
“That’s good, Mom just wants you all to be well. Here, come and look at this …” The atmosphere is too depressing, can’t bear Andrea Jones further upset, Charleen Davis changed the subject. Pretending to be relaxed and happy, she shoved a stack of photos into her daughter’s hand, “Look at these, Mom and your sister picked them out carefully.”
Photo.
One by one, men of all shapes and sizes.
“Mom, what’s this for?” Andrea Jones looked at her suspiciously.
“What else can I do? To choose a boyfriend for you and your sister, of course.” Charleen Davis paused for a moment, “How can Mom feel comfortable if you don’t find a good family? There are more than 100 boys here, so take your pick.”
Andrea Jones, of course, knows that her mother has good intentions.
Before leaving, how could she feel at ease if she didn’t see them find someone to rely on?
Andrea Jones couldn’t say no to Charleen Davis’ earnest and serious look. She reached for the stack of photos, but Charleen Davis took them away.
“The reason for Sammy Jones is really messy – the construction profession is not good, saying that the circle of socializing, will not be allowed to mess around, you can not cure. The older ones are not good enough for you. The young ones can not, you will take care of you. Not a good-looking one, afraid of people bullying you. The lawyer also can not, said is too busy, a quasi no time to accompany you. andrea …”
Jin Lan paused for a moment and looked at her before saying solemnly again, “No matter what your sister is still your sister. In addition to being stronger, the heart that cares for you hasn’t changed.”
Andrea Jones’ heart fluttered and moved a little.
Turning his head to look at the closed door, he remembered that he had just felt that Sammy Jones had become a stranger, and felt damned again.
So many years of sisterhood, her pride, how could one forget?
“Mom, I know.” She laughed lightly, and her heart felt a little more relieved at once.
“It’s good to know. You see, this kid looks good to me.” Charleen Davis picked out a photo, “I asked your sister for her opinion, and she said she could consider it. If you think it looks good, Mom will get you an appointment with Aunt Zhang and the other party tomorrow.”
“Mom … I don’t know each other.” She subconsciously refused.
“Don’t worry, these are the old neighbors next door to send, you can’t be fooled. The other day your sister went on a blind date, also asked by Aunt Zhang, is not also quite good? The other party is really a righteous person.”
Andrea Jones was slightly surprised, “You said … Sammy Jones went on a blind date?”
“Hmm. She’s so good.” Charleen Davis was relieved. “The two seem to be doing quite well. Mom didn’t ask any more questions. You young people have to decide for yourselves what to do.”
Listening to her mother’s words, Andrea Jones’ heart was indescribably heavy.