“Over the years, Grandma has been angry with you, I have been really mad at you. I thought that with you around, even if your grandfather and I left in the future, Cheney and Afra would not be alone, but you suddenly left without saying a word. At that time, I felt that you failed to live up to the expectations of your grandfather and me. Now I know that we have misunderstood you for so many years, and I am so sorry for that.”
I took back one hand and wiped the tears that almost gushed out. “Grandma, it was my fault that I left without saying goodbye. At that time, I planned not to come back in the future. I thought… saying my goodbye would only make me want to stay and that makes me sad. It would be better to leave unknowingly. I didn’t expect that I would come back in six years. Seeing you two Grandma and Grandpa again, now, I really feel a little relief. Cheney is right, because I came here and left without saying goodbye, which caused too much agony to you, Grandpa and Afra. I feel very sorry for you. In my heart, I understand your disappointment and grandpa’s anger. ”
“Child, don’t always think too much of others. You are a woman. Sometimes a woman should learn to talk to her man about her grievances. Otherwise, what’s the use of that man? You have Cheney… I can’t say how good he is, and definitely he is a child to rely on.”
I hesitated and asked, “Grandma, don’t you know… that Cheney and I divorced?”
“I heard it from Cheney,” Grandma said. “When are you planning to remarry, now that came back?”
“Remarriage?” I wonder, “He and Flora…”
“They are nothing. Cheney has never said that he wants to marry Flora. Over the years, Cheney has always missed you. Although he doesn’t say it, Grandma can see that you should not lose confidence over Flora.”
I’m really confused. I left, why Cheney hasn’t married Flora yet. But for whatever reason they didn’t get married, and I’m not going to get involved in their feelings any more.
“Grandma, you may have misunderstood something. Cheney didn’t belong to me. The past marriage has passed. I don’t plan to remarry with him.”
At the door, Jacob came in with two aunts from the outside. When I saw Jacob, I looked surprised, and my expression was slightly unnatural.
Jacob rushed forward with some surprises. “Mrs. Fischer, are you really back?”
I stood up and nodded to Jacob. “Uncle Jacob, I haven’t seen you for years. How are you?”
Jacob looked guilty and said, “Mrs. Fischer, everything is fine with me. It’s really nice to see you again.”
I smiled.
Grandma got up and said, “Jacob, go in and see if dinner is ready.”
“Yes, pardon me, Madame.”
Jacob said to me, “Mrs. Fischer, can I buy you a cup of tea later?”
I nodded and replied “OK.”
Jacob went back into the house.
Grandma smiled and said, “You see, people of all ages in this family have great feelings for you.”
I was silent and sipped my lips. Seeing Jacob again, I still feel a little guilty. Fortunately, Cheney and I are no longer husband and wife. I have no intention of arguing with Flora, which is quite good.
Jacob soon came out and invited Grandma and me in for dinner. Back in the villa, at the dining table, only Cheney stood there. I looked in the direction of the study.
Grandma asked Cheney, “Won’t your grandfather come out?”
“Auntie got him to eat inside the house.”
I helped Grandma to the table and sat down. “I’ll invite Grandpa here to dinner.”
Grandma grabbed me. “No, just sit down and eat.”
“But…”
“Don’t think about it, I know your grandfather’s temper. Even if he is not angry with you, he might today. Let him go. I will tell him later.”
I didn’t move. Cheney walked over and pressed me into my seat. “Listen to Grandma. In this family, Grandma’s words are authority.”
Cheney sat down beside me, and I didn’t get up again.
Grandma said, “I am in a good mood today. If I weren’t old, I would like to have a drink. Cheney, you can have a few drinks with Krista instead of Grandma.”
I waved my hand, “No, no, grandma, I quit drinking.”
Cheney said, “Forget drinking. I’ll drive her back later.”
“Go back?” Grandma asked hastily, “Krista doesn’t live around here? Where are you going back?”
Cheney said calmly, “Her former home. If you can persuade her to stay here, I will pick out wine now.”
Grandma looked at me and said, “Krista, don’t you want to live with us?”
“Grandma, you might misunderstand. I am not unwilling to live here, but it is really inappropriate to live here in my current position.”
“If you don’t want to stay here for Cheney, then you can stay for me. There are many people in the Fischer’s mansion, in that way you will not be sad just living alone.”
I was somehow embarrassed and said, “Grandma, in fact, I prefer to live by myself and be quiet. If you need me in the future, you can call me and I will come to see you. As for the proposal of living here, forget it, OK?”
Grandma said helplessly, “When you say this, it seems that I am forced.”
“That’s not what I meant,” I smiled. “I like being at home.”
“Well then I won’t force you, but you’ll keep your word. You must come when I invite you, won’t you?”
“Hmm.” I nodded and said nothing.
Halfway through the meal, at the door, my aunt led a teenage girl into the room.
I only looked at her and recognized her as Afra. After more than six years, Afra has become more beautiful. Afra looked at me as she changed her shoes at the door. She glanced at me, and after a while, Afra looks away.
She went to the table and politely said to Grandma and Cheney, “Grandma, uncle, I’m back.”
Grandma nodded to her, “Well, be good, how is the class going?”
“It’s quite good.”
“Have you eaten yet?”
“Yes, the teacher’s grandmother cooked a lot of delicious food.”
“Good,” Grandma said, pointing to me. “Do you know who this is?”
Afra looked at me again.
I smiled softly at her. “Afra, long time no see.”
Afra quickly dropped her eyes. “I know her, she is the ex-wife of my second uncle.”
Hearing Afra’s unfamiliar tone, I felt a little uncomfortable.
I got up, walked up to Afra, and half bent over. “Afra, you have grown up and are getting better and better.”
Afra didn’t look at me, but said faintly, “Thank you aunt.”