At the end of the long footpath and green trees in the back garden of Green Jade Garden, a figure dressed in a purple gown was sitting on a stone bench, with her arms around her knees in a daze.
Jenna was slowly walking along the long pathway, and she was shocked to see that figure.
“Sabrina, why are you sitting here? Don’t you need to work today?” she said with a face full of surprise, taking a step forward.
Sabrina was still sitting there in a daze. It was only after Jenna had called out to her a second time that she came back to her senses. Seeing that it was Jenna, she stood up in a hurry and asked while inspecting her, “Jenna, I came here to see you, but after seeing that you’re still sleeping, I chose not to disturb you. How about it? Nothing bad happened yesterday, right? Were you injured?”
As Sabrina asked, she took Jenna’s hand and inspected her.
Jenna smiled. “Sabrina, don’t worry. I’m fine. Sergio was the one who’s hurt.”
Upon mentioning Sergio, Jenna thought of a serious question. Hadn’t he gone to Sabrina’s home for a marriage proposal? Then, could the fact that Sabrina was sitting there in a daze have something to do with the rumors between Sergio and her? Thinking about that, she held Sabrina’s hand and sat down on the stone bench together.
“Sabrina, is there something on your mind?” Jenna asked softly after sitting down.
Sabrina raised her eyebrows, and a trace of worry flashed across her eyes. She shook her head.
“Sabrina, if you regard me as your good friend, then you must tell me if there’s something on your mind.” After sitting down, Jenna spoke in a sincere and earnest tone.
Even a positive and vivacious woman like Sabrina would have a moment where she was sad. That was why Jenna thought that Sabrina’s worry was most likely related to her love life.
“I will.” Sabrina smiled and promised. “Thank you, Jenna.”
“Sabrina, I sincerely hope that you can find happiness. You have been in the Richards Group for such a long time. You should have a general understanding of Sergio, right?” Jenna said softly.
Sabrina understood what her intention was and shook her head immediately.
“Jenna, to tell you the truth, Sergio isn’t my ideal man. It’s just that his father proposed marriage to my father, but I know it’s impossible between me and him,” she said very convincingly. When Jenna recalled how Sergio couldn’t hold himself back that night, her face turned a little red. She sighed in her heart. Obviously, the two of them didn’t think of each other that way. If they get married because of their elder’s orders, Jenna was afraid that Sabrina’s whole life would be ruined.
At the thought of that, her mood became a little heavy.
“Then, how are you going to tell your father that you wish to turn down the proposal?”
“That’s why I was in a daze. My father is adamant. So, I’m afraid that he won’t agree to it so easily.” She lowered her head and her face turned red.
For a moment, Jenna pitied Sabrina.
“Sabrina, marriage is a matter of destiny. If you two are really fated to be together, then you two will definitely be able to end up together. Don’t worry, take your time.” She could only explain it like that. In fact, she herself was also caught up in a relationship dilemma.
“Jenna, to be honest, now that I’ve seen your marriage with Hansen, I’ve lost interest in it. Even though you two have gone through a lot of hardships, your relationship was disrupted by Liya just like that. This made me feel very disappointed, especially with men,” she said with a heavy heart. The disappointment on her face was self-evident.
“Silly girl, not everyone is like this. Everyone’s situation is different. How can you only look at me and Hansen? There are so many people in the world. It is the same when it comes to love as well. A romance like Hansen’s and mine is actually very rare. No matter what setbacks you encounter, you must have confidence in life and live a cheerful life. You shouldn’t be discouraged so easily.” Although Jenna was still sad right then, she still tried her best to comfort Sabrina.
Sabrina nodded. She really admired Jenna’s attitude.
“Jenna, since you’re fine and all, then I’ll go to work. Otherwise, Hansen will be unhappy,” she said with a smile, and stood up.
Jenna also nodded with a smile.
“Sabrina, may I ask you a question?” When Sabrina was about to leave, Jenna stood up and asked with a clear voice.
“What do you want to talk about? Feel free to ask me.” Sabrina turned around and smiled. After she steadied herself, she looked at her.
Jenna thought for a while and then asked very seriously, “If Norton had really turned over a new leaf, and was able to have a successful career to prove his sincerity to you, will you then accept him?”
Jenna stared intently at Sabrina. The Norton right then had indeed turned over a new leaf, but he still hadn’t cemented a successful career yet. Obviously, Sabrina still couldn’t accept Norton like that, let alone General Delia. However, if he was really able to have a successful career, would Sabrina accept him? That was the key.
It could be seen that Sabrina had had a crush on Norton in the past, as he was her first love, but after those events, she couldn’t understand Sabrina’s mind anymore. She was even more afraid of destroying her purity. Hence, she asked her to test her.
The smile on Sabrina’s face disappeared instantly, and her face tensed up.
“Jenna, did Norton tell you to ask me this?” she asked with great suspicion.
“No.” Jenna shook her head firmly. “This is my own intention.”
“Oh.” Sabrina breathed a sigh of relief, but her eyes looked a little lonely. “Jenna, I might as well tell you that I have completely given up on him. Also, I know my father will never accept him. There is no chance for us anymore. He had hurt me deeply as well.”
Sabrina answered while holding onto the hem of her dress with her hand, which obviously meant that she felt a little uneasy.
Jenna’s heart instantly sank upon hearing that.
Sabrina was right. Norton had hurt her too much. The Norton in the past was truly a jerk.
“But, Sabrina. What I want to say is that there is no perfect person for you in the world. There are only people who suit you. Some people may make mistakes at the start, but it doesn’t mean that they can’t be forgiven, as long as he still treats you sincerely. The main key is to see how he treats you. Of course, marriage is still something that depends on fate.” Jenna walked forwards and pulled Sabrina outside. “Sabrina, I now understand your mind. You shouldn’t be in such a hurry. Since you’re such an active and kind person, you’ll definitely be able to find happiness.”
“Jenna, thanks for your advice.” Sabrina smiled. “Jenna, since there is someone who’s trying to harm you, I think you’d better not go out. Call me if you need anything. I’ll definitely help you.”
“Okay, thank you, Sabrina. Thank you so much for not abandoning Richards Manor. I’ll definitely remember your kindness,” Jenna said in a gentle and soft voice. As they spoke, they had already arrived at the electric vehicle station.
Sabrina got on the electric vehicle and left. Jenna simply stood there and watched as she left.
Shouldn’t such a good girl be able to find happiness?
However, as far as she was concerned, she really couldn’t see if she was happy!
General Delia’s family had always valued men more than women. For Sabrina, as long as her partner was well-matched and was someone that was quite esteemed, General Delia would marry her to anyone and ignore her feelings.
“Alas.” Jenna shook her head.
The moment she turned around, she saw a slender figure under an old tree not far away. The slender figure was standing under the shade of the tree and staring blankly at Sabrina’s back from there.
Jenna was stunned for a moment.
It was Norton.
She let out a soft cry.
Obviously, Norton was lost in his thoughts, and he did not see Jenna walking towards him.
In the past few days, as long as Sabrina showed up in Richards Manor, he would secretly follow her from a distance, as he did not dare to approach her.
“Norton.” Jenna approached him. She couldn’t see his gaze, as it was blocked by his glasses, but his whole body was tense, and he looked very nervous.
It was only when Jenna called out to him again that Norton came back to his senses.
What were those two thinking? They were both standing there, lost in thought. What was that about?
Jenna shook her head helplessly.
“Jenna.” Norton’s face instantly blushed when he saw Jenna standing next to him and sizing him up. He felt like it was as if someone had peeped into his mind. After that, he turned around and tried to leave.
“Norton, running away won’t solve things. I was just thinking about having a chat with you.” Seeing that he was escaping in a panic, she stopped him in time.
“Jenna.” Upon the realization that Jenna had seen through his thoughts, Norton had no choice but to stop.
“Norton, you’re not a child anymore. Something happened to your father in Africa, and you’re his only child. It’s time for you to get married and settle down!” Jenna said earnestly.
Norton’s eyes darkened and he looked downcast.
He lowered his head and clenched his fingers tightly.
“I want to save my Dad, but I don’t know what to do,” he muttered.
“Didn’t Trevor tell you? Just listen to his words.” Jenna comforted him. “You should also think of your own personal affairs now. This may be what your father is most anxious about.”
Norton’s eyebrows twitched, but he did not say anything.
“Let me ask you, are you currently still in love with Sabrina?” Jenna went straight to the point.
Norton raised his eyes at the right moment and unexpectedly met Jenna’s concerned gaze. Then, his heart suddenly thumped, and he earnestly said, “Jenna, it’s useless even if I still like her. She looks down on me and despises me.”
Upon hearing that, Jenna was shocked and blurted out, “How would you know if she looks down on you?”
“She said it herself.” Norton’s eyes looked dull and listless as he spoke.
“You’re just going to believe her like that?” Jenna raised her eyebrows and asked, “If you like her, show her that you’re a real man. No woman doesn’t like a man who’s successful career-wise and is considerate towards her. As long as you have this determination to do so, one day she will realize how good you are and change her mind.”
There was a glint in Norton’s eyes as he asked in disbelief, “Jenna, is what you said true? Do you think that there’s still a possibility for us to repair our relationship? And that she might accept me again if I really turn over a new leaf?”
He asked desperately. His questions all came in one breath.
As Jenna lifted her beautiful brows. She saw the passionate light in his eyes, as well as hope, which made her heart throb.