“…”
Derek felt that what Hayden said made sense.
“In the beginning, both of them might have been able to endure this kind of torture through their deep love for each other. But how long has it been?”
Derek raised his head and looked at Hayden.
“Ms. Serina can’t spend several festivals with you. The resentment accumulated, and she began to lose her temper with you. In the beginning, you may understand. But you have made a lot of trouble. You will think that Ms. Serina doesn’t understand you. Over time, the love will be worn out. I believe Mr. Derek will know what is left, right?”
“I understand.”
“In a good environment, love can accumulate, and each party loves more and more. And in a discordant environment, it can only be slowly consumed.”
Derek leaned his head against the back of the sofa, his eyes staring at the ceiling.
“You can go out. I will be alone for a while.”
Hayden did not leave immediately.
“Mr. Derek, since I’ve said so much, I want to say a few more words.”
“Say it.”
“Living a life with a woman you don’t love is pathetic. You won’t get true happiness. I believe that all parents in this world hope for their children to be happy. Mr. Derek, why don’t you have a good talk with Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Maynard? I believe they will understand.”
“You may leave.”
“Yes, Mr. Derek.” Hayden left the small reception room.
Derek sighed.
Isn’t it easier said than done to talk?
Many things were intertwined, causing Derek to headache.
Serina, did she not want to be with him?
Tea House
Lauren was still dressed like a noble lady. Her figure was especially graceful with the ivory suit. It was rare for her to maintain such good skin and figure at this age.
Because of the strong sunlight, she was wearing an English gauze sun hat. It made her even more extravagant.
Zoe had already arrived. When she saw Lauren coming over, she immediately stood up, “Auntie Lauren, you are here.”
“Why are you in such a good mood today? Are you treating me to tea?” It could be seen that Lauren was also in a good mood.
“Auntie Lauren, I have something for you to see. Let’s drink and talk.” Zoe reached out and gestured for Lauren to sit opposite her.
Lauren sat down and took off her hat. A waiter came over and prepared tea for them.
“Alright, don’t keep me guessing. Hurry up and tell me.” Lauren looked at Zoe’s expression and also felt that she had something to do.
Zoe calmly took out her phone and turned it to the recording device, playing the previous recording.
“Second, I hope you don’t ask about everything that I’ve done outside. When you marry into the Maynard family, you need to be broad-minded. I think my mother has told you about it before.”
Derek’s voice.
There were many more behind.
Lauren’s face became ugly, “what does he mean by this?”
“The most important thing is that I did not have the time to record it. His first condition is that he will marry me, but he will not touch me. He hopes I can accept artificial insemination!”
“Ridiculous!” Lauren slammed the table, and the teacup on the table clattered.
Seeing that Lauren was so angry, Zoe was more or less confident.
“I think Derek must have a woman he loves deeply outside. He wants to live with the woman outside. Unfortunately, I met her that day.”
Lauren frowned and looked at Zoe, “you saw it?”
“That’s right. I bumped into her. I heard Derek call her Serina.”
“Serina, damn it. They are still together!” Lauren gritted her teeth.
“Auntie Lauren, you know?” Zoe looked at Lauren incredulously.
Lauren sighed and didn’t answer.
“Auntie Lauren, you said before that a man like Derek has to attend social activities outside. I can tolerate him staying outside occasionally, but I can’t accept this kind of long-term way of keeping a woman outside. I believe that if the media exposes it, it will affect the Maynard family and the Saint Group, right?”
There were a lot of rich and powerful men in the rich enjoying themselves outside. It was normal to have two women at a time – a wife at home and another lover outside.
However, if he kept a woman outside for a long time, it would not be the same. It would be even worse if the lover outside had a child.
Previously, a young master of a certain group raised two mistresses outside and gave birth to three illegitimate children who were exposed by the media. It caused the stock of the group to fall to the limit. Even if he repeatedly apologized, there was no way to recover.
Lauren was aware of this, and she would never allow such a thing to happen.
Lauren glanced at Zoe. In the end, the woman in front of her was just the future Young Madam of the Maynard family, but Derek was her son.
She raised her chin slightly, “delete the recording in front of me. I don’t want this kind of recording to be leaked.”
“Why are you so impatient?” Zoe smiled faintly.
“Delete this recording, turn on the recording and record my words again.”
Zoe saw that Lauren’s expression was very serious and thought that she should be careful and not anger her future mother-in-law.
“It’s done.” She deleted the recording in front of Lauren.
“Alright, you don’t have to worry about this matter. I will deal with it immediately. You don’t have to be anxious. Since I have already chosen you, I will make you our Maynard Family’s Young Madam.”
Zoe did not expect Lauren to give her such a promise.
“What if Derek is not willing?”
“Other than being willing, he has no other choice. I will never allow him to keep another woman outside. If he insists on doing this, don’t blame me for being ruthless. Anyway, it is not the first time.”
“Alright, then I’ll thank Auntie Lauren.”
Lauren snorted and stood up to leave.
Zoe let out a long breath. Since Lauren was going to come out and settle it, then she would just wait and watch the show.
When they returned home, Lauren was furious. All the servants were frightened, not even daring to breathe!
“Derek is going to anger me to death! On the one hand, he catered to me and dated Zoe. On the other hand, he wanted to keep a woman outside! Artificial pregnancy? How could he think of it?”
Lauren was about to go crazy from anger by Derek!
“Madam, calm down. Don’t ruin your health.” The butler immediately came forward and served a cup of tea.
“Angry? I think he wants to anger me to death! This bastard! He has never dared to disobey me like this!”
“Young Master is willing to marry Zoe. I think he wants to follow Madam’s wishes and not anger Madam.”
“Humph! I think he is obsessed with that woman! His head must be blank! Go! Go and investigate all the information about Serina for me!”
“Yes, Madam. I will do it right away.”