Freya spoke her mind, “I don’t want to give up on what I’ve learned.”
She loved her work. And she believed that no matter who she ended up with, she shouldn’t lose herself or give up on her career. She shouldn’t live relying on a man. Instead, she should stand on equal footing with him. Even if she couldn’t stand side by side with him, at least she should have her own career.
Elijah pondered for two seconds, “If, I don’t like you working, would you give it up?”
“I…”
Freya sensed that Elijah wasn’t happy. She hadn’t figured out how to persuade him yet, and at that moment, he spoke again, “I can give you anything you want.”
As if saying, I can support you, fulfill all your desires.
Freya lowered her gaze, “I chose this profession against my father’s wishes because I truly love it.”
Elijah wiped his face with a towel, casually tossing it by the sink, “Think about it.”
With that, he walked out. Freya followed him, knowing that she didn’t have much time left to consider the director’s position. She had to make a decision.
“Elijah…”
“I have a lot of things to take care of today.” Elijah was truly busy now. He didn’t have the time to keep discussing this matter with Freya. He leaned over and lightly kissed her forehead, “I’m leaving.”
And then he left. His busyness was one reason, but he also didn’t want to argue with Freya over this matter. He wanted her to give it up on her own.
Freya watched Elijah leave, sighing helplessly. She sat on the couch. Elowen saw her disappointment and walked over, asking, “Are you upset because the wedding couldn’t proceed as planned?”
Freya looked up at her mother. Thinking about her mother’s experiences, her father’s betrayal, she made a decision in her heart. No matter when, a woman should never give up on her career.
“No,” she looked at her mother earnestly, “Mom, if I go out to work, can you help take care of the children?”
“I can!” Elowen didn’t even hesitate to answer. She knew how much hardship Freya went through to become a doctor, “You can work with peace of mind, I will take good care of the children for you!”
“Mom, thank you.” She hugged Elowen tightly, playfully.
“Alright, you’re already a mother of two, and you’re still acting like a child. When will you grow up?”
Freya smiled, “In front of you, I’ll always be a child.”
Elowen patted her back lovingly, speaking with deep meaning, “No matter when, never give up on yourself.”
Elowen had suffered from this herself. After marrying Leo Stone, she gave up everything, relying on him completely. And when her husband betrayed her, she had nothing to fall back on, constantly controlled by him. Not only did she suffer, but she also dragged down her daughter. Freya had gone through enough hardship in the past, which was why Elowen couldn’t stop Freya from having her own career. Elijah was too outstanding, and there were plenty of women who would throw themselves at him. Right now, Elijah loved Freya. But what about in the long run?
With Elowen’s support, Freya went upstairs and picked up her phone to call the dean, agreeing to take on the job. The dean was delighted and asked her to come to the research center today to familiarize herself with the various tasks. Freya agreed. After breakfast, she tidied up and headed out.
First, she had to start her new job, so she discussed the necessary procedures with the dean. Taking over this position required going through some processes. After parting ways with the dean, it was already afternoon. As she was about to head back, she received a call from Adam.
“Do you remember when I told you about my relative being sick?” Adam asked.
Freya hadn’t forgotten, and she had also promised, “Do you want me to see your relative now?”
“Yes.”
“In which hospital?” she asked.
Adam gave her the address. Freya asked her driver to take her there. When she arrived, Adam was already waiting for her.
“I’m close with the dean of this hospital, so it will be convenient for you,” Adam said.
Freya nodded and asked, “Where is your relative?”
“Waiting for you in the ward.”
Freya found his words strange, “Waiting for me?”
“Yes.”
They quickly arrived at a secluded room, far away from the main area. Adam pushed open the door. Freya walked in and saw the person sitting on the sofa, feeling that something was not right.
How could it be him?!