A glint of light shone in Allyce’s eyes: “Is that so? If you have time, we can talk together, and if Miss Sada doesn’t mind, you can always look me up at Moon Culture Media”.
said Allyce, nonchalantly pulling her business card out of her purse, “Or call me too”.
Seeing Leira take the business card, Allyce’s eyes flickered slightly as she took large steps towards the outside.
He had said this to test Leira.
Leira’s personality was that of a very strong woman.
She had climbed into Eric’s bed to avenge her sister’s death and bore him a son.
That came at a price.
Two years have passed and she is not sure whether Leira still wants revenge.
As far as Allyce knew, Leira had had two good years.
Because Leira had given Eric a son, Eric had been good to her, Lavina had been good to her, and even Senona had changed her mind.
Allyce has to admit that Leira really has it right.
And she needed Leira right now.
As long as Leira still wanted revenge, he would contact her.
Because both are the ones who want to take revenge on the Delahoz family.
…
Allyce drifted away from the Delahoz family and wandered aimlessly through the streets.
Finally, he couldn’t help but drive west out of the city.
The car stopped in front of an old villa.
The outside walls of the villa were covered with green vine plants and the walls were mottled with chipped white paint.
The whole village looked both dilapidated and old.
The area of the village had not changed much over the years, after several moves and changes.
“Allyce?”
Suddenly, the voice of a middle-aged man sounded behind her.
Allyce looked back and saw a familiar figure.
Allyce spoke with some uncertainty: “Uncle Ortis?
Kemen Ortis looked at Allyce carefully and said: “It’s really Allyce, I haven’t seen you for many years.
As Allyce listened to these words, she felt a little embarrassed.
She had finally plucked up the courage to return to the old village where she and her father had lived, and she had never expected to meet Gabrio’s father.
As a child, Gabrio’s parents had been very kind to her.
Then something happened with her father and Gabrio’s parents were busy and seeing her back in the Delahoz family, they saw less of each other and the relationship faded.
“Come, come, come, come, let me touch you today, come, come, come with me to dinner at home, Aunt Ortis will be happy if she sees you”.
Kemen Ortis smiled warmly and pulled her towards the chalet next door.
That was the house of Kemen Ortis.
As she walked along, Allyce chatted with Kemen Ortis: “Have you lived here all these years?
“I moved to the centre a couple of years before, and now I’ve given the job in hand to Gabrio, so I’m moving back in with my wife”.
Kemen Ortis’ words may sound a little sad, but his tone is cheerful.
Kemen Ortis drives Allyce back and, as soon as he enters the house, calls inside: “Wife, look who’s here!
Madame Ortis was in the kitchen cooking with the maids when she heard the noise and hurried out.
When she saw Allyce, her mouth dropped open in surprise, and then she rushed over, putting her hands on Allyce’s shoulders, her tone slightly excited, “Allyce is here? She’s even more beautiful than she looks on TV, I hardly recognised her …”
Mrs Ortis shook her head and laughed excitedly, as if she had a lot to say but didn’t know how to say it.
Allyce had a slight smile on her face.
“Come and sit down, it turns out that Gabrio is also back for dinner today …”
…
Indeed, Gabrio returned not long after.
She was also a little surprised to see Allyce sitting in the living room talking to her mother.
“Allyce?”
Allyce turned her head and smiled at him: “Gabrio”.
Gabrio froze for a moment before approaching him.
Mrs. Ortis had recently been working on a new dish, and it was at that moment that the kitchen maid called Mrs. Ortis to see the freshly prepared dish.
“I’ll go in first and you two can talk”. Madame Ortis said, and entered with a smile on her face.
Gabrio sat across from her, “You … have seen your family again?”
“Well, I hadn’t seen this part of town for years, so I suddenly wanted to come back today. Allyce smiled and set the glass of water in her hand on the coffee table.
Gabrio nodded.
Allyce looked up and said: “I hadn’t even come in to see him when I ran into your father and he stopped me.
“So I’ll come with you now to see?”
“Hmm.
…
Although Gabrio said he would accompany Allyce to see him, he and Allyce walked to the door and stopped.
“You go in, I’ll wait here”.
At Gabrio’s kindness, Allyce merely returned a smile of thanks.
It had really been many years since I had been back to this old village.
He used to think he would go back to his father.
But she had to go back alone because her father was not coming back.
The chalet was on the outskirts of town, but dad had said they had chosen it because mum liked it, even though it took an hour to get to work in Delahoz.
The courtyard was in disrepair, and the locks on the gates were embroidered.
Allyce took an old key out of her purse and inserted it into the keyhole, and with a lot of effort she managed to open the door.
The smell of dust and mould was overwhelming.
Allyce stood in the doorway for a moment, then turned and walked out.
Gabrio was still waiting for her at the door, and when he saw her come out, he greeted her: “Are you out? The maid of the house has just come to call us to dinner.
“Well, let’s go.
While Allyce was talking to Gabrio, she pulled out her phone and sent a message to Severo.
I had to talk to Severo so I wouldn’t come back for dinner and have to come back later.
…
On the other hand, Severo was in Kimdis’ office listening to Xabat briefing him on the last few days.
At that moment, the phone rang.
He reached out his free left hand to pick up the phone.
He had the phone in his hand, and before he could slide the lock screen, it suddenly landed on his desk.
“The thud sent a shiver down Xabat’s spine.
Was there something I had said wrong again?
Severo looked at his left hand and then switched hands to check if there was a new text message on his phone.
When he saw Allyce’s text, he was a little upset, but responded with a “yes”, which meant he understood.
He then put the phone back and spoke as if nothing had happened: “Carry on”.
Xabat, for his part, glanced sensitively at Severo’s slightly stiff left hand, perhaps he was thinking too much …