Chapter 161
At noon. Ellie arrived at the restaurant based on the address Diana had given her. As soon as she stepped through the door, Diana grabbed her and quickly pulled her into a corner.
Following Diana’s gaze, Ellie finally noticed that Aaron was there ton, More specifically, he was meeting with his blind date
Ellie looked at Diana, and seeing her uncertain expression, Diana rugged and said, “I happened to pass by and saw them. I thought I’d in to join me for a bit of fun Let’s go listen to what they’re saying
I invite you
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the countryside. We’re renting a place. I don’t have a car or any savings.” Aaron said honestly, “My
Thave a decent job, but we just moved here from it mom is from a rural family and doesn’t have a pension.
“Therefore, right now, I’m not ready for marriage”
The woman sitting across from Aaron had long hair and was very young and beautiful, exuding an intellectual aura. She seemed like quite a catch, but suting across from Aaron, wuh his tall, handsome appearance and confident demeanor, she paled in comparison.
weimani wasn’t angry at all when she heard Aaron’s words. “It’s fine. Since you’re open about it, it shows you’re a good person. Honestly. I’m minire concerned about character than all the visible and material things.
“If you don’t mind, how about we add each other on WhatsApp? Whether or not we get married is not something to think about right now, can be friends frac?
With the conversation going that far, Aaron couldn’t really refuse. They exchanged WhatsApp contacts.
I still have work this afternoon, so I’ll be leaving now,” Aaron said as he called over the waiter to settle the bill, then stood up and lett
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At the restaurant’s revolving door, Aaron caught Diana and Ellie right in the act. With one hand on each of their shirt collars, he dragged them over to the flowerbed before letting go. “What are you doing here? Aaron asked.
Just passing by Diana and Ellie replied in unison.
Aaron’s gaze flickered between Diana and Ellie before he asked, “Have you had lunch?”
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Ellie said
Aaron looked at Diana’s frustrated face and said, “Let’s go. Il take you both to eat,
“I told you already had lunch Diana rolled his eyes at Aaron, walking away in her high heels. Aaron didn’t chase her but stood there, frowning in deep thought
Over ten minutes later. Aaron and Ellie arrived at a pasta shop and ordered two bowls of pasta.
“Hey, do you know why M. Grant is so mad Ellie asked, staring at Aaron while holding her fork
Aaron poured a glass of water for Ellie. “Hurry up and eat, or the pasta will get soggy
the mood
to eat. Diana had said she wanted to pursue Aaron in front of her and Lacey, and Ellie had been struggling with whether to
Lately, Diana had been coming over to their house often. Every time she visited, the either brought wine or food and whenever it was mealtime, ilar’d always buy fish for Joanna to cook
İnana hard said she liked the tuna Joanna made. However, Ellie remembered that when they ate together, Lacey had mentioned that Diana never ate fish. Me also noticed that Diana rarely tried the tuna Joanna made.
Ellie realized it and thought. She must have bought it to get Mom to cook it for Aaron because he loves tuna!
Slur said, “Can’t you see, Aaron Ms. Grant actually…
Ellie’s words were cut off by Aa
Aaron’s firm interruption. His tone was resolute, and his expression was serious, “No I
matter what she’s thinking, it’s not
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possible! People from different backgrounds, being together, will only bring conflict, not happines
Aaron added, “Besides, she’s Mr. Grant’s beloved daughter, and I won’t make him worry!
Elbe had already anticipated this, so she wasn’t surprised. She said. The girl you met earlier seemed pretty good.”
hard and making
Aaron responded, “She looks good, but that’s all it is. Men like me can’t give anyone happiness. It’s better to focus on working h money”
People who lived a steady life
e had inner prace. As long as th
they sa
sair progress every day, no matter how small, it drove them forward.
To secure that steady life, Joanna had given all of her husband’s leath compensation to the Warren family, bringing Ellie out of there. Ellie also forced herself to let go of the past, to release the bitterness and resentment and left the Warren family
Time passed quickly, and March arrived. The weather warmed, and everything began to thrive. Ellie walked along the path, watching the trees on both sides of the road sproin fresh green leaves. However, one of them stood still, showing no signs of life.
Thinking of Harold Ellie cried again. Life was so fragile and as short as a cicada’s life. People saw cicadas every summer, but for each cicada, one summer was their entire life.
She knew this fact, but she had never truly understood the tragedy of a cicada’s life. Now, she could empathize with the cicada’s mournful cry, but she would never again see Harold standing at the village entrance, waving goodbye to her.
“Dr. Stewart“” At the entrance of the community, Ellie was surprised to see Leonard holding a bouquet of roses.
On the sidewalk in front of the apartment, Leonard handed the roses to Ellie.
Leonard I’ve made myself clear. We’re better off as friends, Ellie hesitated but didn’t accept the flowers.
Once upon a time, she thought she was only worthy of fake flowers. Now, someone was giving her such bright red roses,
Sering Ellie’s reaction, Leonard wasn’t discouraged. Standing in front of her with the bouquet in hand, he spoke with a sincerity she had never heard from him before, “When you said you couldn’t have children, I was shocked.
“After going home, I thought about it for a long time, and I still can’t give up.”
Ellie looked at him and said, “Leonard, no man will accept a woman who can’t have children. Even if you could accept it, I can’t! I don’t want to take
rick on a relatitytiship that might end soon.”
“How would you know if it ends soon if you don’t try?” Leonard’s voice softened but remained determined. “If I can’t accept everything about you, how dare I stand in front of you and say I love you?”
Ellie shook her head. ‘Leonard, you’ve always been such a mature person. Love might be personal stuff, but marriage is far more than that. Even if you can accept it, what about your family!”
Leonard insisted, “Ellie, I’ve already made my stance clear with my family. We’re choosing to be child–free, and I won’t let anyone know about your situation. Since I chose you, I will protect you no matter what?
“I don’t know how long you liked that person or how deep that love went, Leonard said, his voice choking with emotion, “but I’ve loved you for
