Krista’s POV
I waited at the door for nearly half an hour, looked back through the glass on the door, saw Cheney still holding hands with Flora, and turned and left first.
Out of the hospital, I took a cab back to Fischer’s mansion. Only then did I understand why Cheney was so kind to Uncle Jacob. Why Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Jacob knew Flora existed. It turns out that Flora is Uncle Jacob’s daughter.
From Cheney’s attitude towards Uncle Jacob, I can see how much Cheney loves Flora. But… Why didn’t Cheney allow me to divorce him? He obviously loves Flora, doesn’t he? What is the reason for loving Flora but spending your whole life with me?
I closed my eyes and hugged my arms. I really couldn’t understand. People like me, to Cheney, should not be of any use-value. He really doesn’t need to be so. Now, I really have the feeling of being a third party in the love between two people.
Back at the Jade Court, I sat alone in the living room in a daze. After a while, Grandma came with Afra. I got up and greeted them. “Grandma, it’s raining outside. How did you come over? What’s the matter? You know that you can call me, and I will go right away.”
Grandma smiled kindly and said, “Isn’t it Afra who has to clamor to come and play with you? I thought I had nothing to do, so I came with her. Where’s Cheney? He hasn’t come back yet?”
I nodded and smiled. “He went to the hospital. Flora is a little uncomfortable today.”
Grandma looked at me and was somewhat surprised. “Cheney told you?”
I nodded.
“What did he say?”
I smiled. “Grandma, I know everything, and I understand your side.”
Grandma patted my hand. “Krista, I wronged you. This morning, Cheney and I had already agreed that when Flora recovered, I would bless their relationship. But he refuses this kind of thing because he chooses you. You can rest assured that Cheney is a responsible child. He said that you are his woman and he will be responsible for you. You don’t have to think too much, okay?”
It suddenly dawned on me that Cheney didn’t divorce me because of responsibility.
I smiled and nodded. “Grandma, I didn’t think much.”
“About Cheney’s side… he may focus on Flora during this time. I hope you don’t get angry with him. Cheney and Flora are both children I watched grow up. Flora’s accident has an inseparable relationship with the Fischer family. We can’t ignore Flora because of emotion and reason. If Cheney gives you a cold shoulder and you feel uncomfortable, come and tell me, you can rest assured that I came from your age.”
She added. “Although times are different, feelings are eternal in any era. If there is one more person in the feelings of two people, it will always seem crowded, and there will always be one person who is wronged. I can’t help anything, but I can comfort you. To be honest, as my grandson’s wife, I really feel happy that you stayed with my grandson. I hope that you and Cheney can grow old together. Do you know what I mean?”
I sipped my lips. “Well, Grandma, you can rest assured that I understand some reasons. I don’t want Cheney to escape the responsibility of the Fischer family. As his wife, I will bear it with him.”
“That’s good! You are a very understanding person.”
“Grandma, let Afra stay with me. It’s raining hard outside. I’ll send you back and go to bed early.”
“That’s no good. Afra slept here last night. Let her go back to me tonight.”
Afra spoiled. “Well, no, grandma, I still want to be with my uncle and aunt. I like to see my uncle and aunt when I open my eyes. It feels good.”
“Your uncle and aunt have to live their own small life. You are always stirring in the middle. How can they give you brothers and sisters?”
Grandma said this, and I blushed with embarrassment.
Afra pouted. “I won’t delay them, they will give birth to theirs.”
“You sleep in the middle, and your aunt can’t conceive a baby.”
I think, if I listen to it again, my face will be red and bleeding. I rushed forward and smiled and said, “Grandma, let Afra be here. Cheney may come back late tonight. It’s good to have someone here with me. Besides, I can give Afra a tutorial, isn’t it good?”
Afra folded her hands. “Grandma, please.”
Grandma sighed helplessly and poked Afra’s little head. “You are such a spoiled little child.” She laughed.
I came forward to help her. “Afra, you should open your books and do your homework first. Auntie will send Grandma back and come back to accompany you later.”
“Okay, thank you, Auntie. See you later!” She told me with a wide smile.
Grandma patted my hand. “Krista, you don’t have to go there. Just let your servant send me there. You can accompany Afra.”
Seeing Grandma’s insistence, I didn’t force it. I sent Grandma to the door, watched the servant holding a big umbrella and holding Grandma away, and then I went back to my room.
Cheney’s POV
When I came back, it was already after ten o’clock. I went back to my room and saw Afra again. I couldn’t help frowning. “Why is this little girl here again?”
Krista glanced at me and spoke. “Grandma sent her here to me.”
I shook my head and went to take a bath. When I came out of the bathroom and lay in bed, my stomach rang.
Krista turned to look at me. “You didn’t eat at night?”
“No.”
She frowned. “Aren’t you hungry?”
“My stomach is screaming like this as if you are not hungry?”
She gave me a white look and put down her book, and lay down. When I was about to turn off the lights, I only heard Krista say, “Do you want noodles?”
“Sure.” I don’t want to look at her.
She pulled up the quilt, got out of bed, and left the room. I hooked my lips, tucked Afra in, and went downstairs with her.
Krista is cutting vegetables in the kitchen. I felt embarrassed because I got home a little late and didn’t want to disturb the servants. I didn’t think about it, but I didn’t want to plant willow and ate noodles made by her own hands.
Sitting at the table, I ate the simplest tomato and egg noodles with relish. She suddenly opened her mouth, “You and Flora have known each other since childhood.”
I glanced at her and didn’t say anything.