Chapter 74 Another Angle
When discussing with Edwin, Edwin naturally chose the latter, he was not indecisive and worried too much, so he persuaded Sophie to tell Esmae the truth directly, after all, the friendship between the three of them is not so fragile, and it is not right to hide it from Esmae.
Sophie was persuaded to help Esmae settle down first and then slowly tell her about the two of them being together later, but she didn’t expect that Esmae’s flight arrived early in New York and also bumped into herself and Edwin embracing each other outside the airport.
That day was the most heartbreaking moment in Sophie’s life. Esmae looked at her as if she was a thief, a robber who had stolen her love and taken away her youth, and she was too choked up to speak in the face of Esmae, but Edwin stood in front of her and told her that they were already together.
Perhaps Edwin overestimated Esmae’s generosity, Esmae did not listen to any of Edwin’s explanations, nor did she give Sophie a chance to explain further, and broke up with them on the spot, vowing never to see each other again.
After that, Sophie often went to Esmae’s school to look for her, she thought that time would slowly change Esmae’s attitude, but Esmae always avoided her, at first she could still meet her, although she would immediately run away, but after a long time, her classmates all knew that Esmae rejected her, no one was willing to reveal her whereabouts to themselves. In this way, they went farther and farther apart and lost all contact after graduation.
“I once tried to find out her whereabouts, but all to no avail, I couldn’t even tell to explain half a sentence to her, blame also blame me for being too indecisive back then, always looking ahead, delaying again and again … never thought that this farewell, is more than thirty years.” Sophie’s voice is full of regret for her best friend.
To this day, Sophie still feels sorry for Esmae, and when she heard Lucia explain her family’s situation, she was even more ashamed that, as her best friend, she hadn’t even shared half of the burden with her.
After listening to Sophie’s narrative, Arthur is secretly relieved that if his parents really betrayed Esmae together only after they left the country, it would really be too difficult for Lucia to live with herself, while Lucia is caught up in Sophie’s memories and laments.
“Auntie Esmae is gentle and virtuous, but she is also very persistent, and it is very difficult to change what she has decided.” Lucia understands Sophie’s ambivalence and Esmae’s determination.
“I’m sorry, Lucia, I’ve been wondering what made you break up with Arthur, but I didn’t think it was because of me,” Sophie said apologetically to Lucia: “It’s been really hard for you.”
“Auntie Sophie, you don’t have to say that.” Sophie is also emotionally unstable now, and Lucia rushes to reassure her.
“Mom, since we now know Auntie Esmae’s identity, why don’t we just go and explain it clearly, and also clear up the regret you and Dad have had for years.” Arthur said.
“It’s not as simple as you think …,” Sophie said with a sigh.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.
“Yes, Auntie Esmae has held a betrayed hatred for so many years, I’m afraid it’s not just a matter of a few words.” Thinking about Esmae’s determined attitude in threatening to leave Arthur, Lucia found it difficult.
“Your father and I will discuss this matter to see if there is any way to solve it, Lucia, you must not go to help us explain, when the time will only be difficult for yourself.” Sophie also considered Lucia’s situation and specifically reminded her.
Lucia nodded silently.
“Then will you leave me!” Arthur gently squeezed Lucia’s wrist and asked.
Lucia is a bit shy, after all, Sophie is still present, she can not openly reveal her heart. Sophie can see Lucia’s concern, and anxious to explain the reason to her husband, so she directly left, leaving space for Lucia and Arthur.
“Lucia!” Arthur is anxious, pulling Lucia’s wrist and pulling it into his arms, only just pulling the person over a little bit when Lucia squeezed his arm and said sternly:
“Watch out for your injuries!”
After she finished speaking, she carefully bounced Arthur’s wounds, just now she also cried in his arms, I do not know if he was involved in the wound.
Arthur was Lucia a reprimand at the time stiffened there move also dare not move, he was afraid of Lucia worried about themselves, so obediently with her to check their wounds, but he suddenly found Lucia seems to have been buried in the head not to look at himself, so lowered his head sideways to see her expression, which saw a smile on Lucia’s face, very sweet very sweet smile.
“You’re doing it on purpose!” Finally realizing that Lucia was deliberately hanging on to her appetite, Arthur was instantly annoyed.
“What, you’re only allowed to tease me, but not me?” Lucia finally lifted her little face and faced Arthur with a smile.
“This is a critical moment, and you prefer to retaliate against me at this time?”
“Okay, okay, I’m telling you solemnly now, no matter what happens, I will never leave you again,” Lucia teased Arthur enough, then smiled and said, and then, gently leaned on his shoulder, deep love and lightly described the love:
“Thank you, for never giving up on me.”
When she was lost and found, she fell into Arthur’s armsagain, Lucia realized how much she missed him and how much she couldn’t leave him. If Arthur really gave up on her, she could imagine how many tears she would shed and how many sleepless nights she would encounter in the years to come.
The two of them finally exchanged their feelings, after this twist and turn, although they were both sad, but also more sure of their feelings for each other.
Sophie’s sadness and grief only unfolded in full when she left the hospital and did not face Arthur and Lucia.
Sitting in the car, Sophie thought for a long time before dialing her husband Edwin’s phone and telling him everything about Lucia’s disappearance on Christmas.
“I didn’t realize that … was us harming our children.” Edwin also felt right
My son and Lucia were sorry.
“Yeah, I never thought how Esmae would be Lucia’s benefactor. Edwin, if we don’t settle this, neither Arthur nor Lucia will live happily ever after.”
Sophie knows how important Esmae is to Lucia. If Esmae really wants to break off the relationship, it will drive Lucia crazy, she loves Arthur, but she is also very affectionate.
“Now that the misunderstanding between Arthur and Miss Webb has been cleared up, Sophie, come back and we’ll figure it out together.” Edwin said.