Alexanderâs face darkened suddenly.
Before he could get angry, the second young master hurried over and grabbed the hysterical Bella Foster.
âBella, go home. My brother is in a bad mood today, please listen to meâ¦â Gerald Graves dragged Bella Foster out of the room, fearing she might say something even more outrageous in her impulsiveness.
The people of the Graves family knew that Alexander Graves only appeared to be gentle and cultured, but in reality, he was ruthless and unfeeling.
Although Gerald didnât like Bella Foster either, after all, she was a childhood playmate, and he didnât want to see her confront Alexander and lose her life for nothing.
After Gerald arranged for someone to take Bella Foster away, he came back to see his elder brother sitting in the living room, smoking.
Gerald approached with a smile and asked, âBro, do you really like that Purple Summers? Sheâs so young.â
Alexander let out a puff of smoke and glanced at him, âHow young? The old masterâs latest fancy is only a few years older.â
Gerald was taken aback, then realized Alexander was serious about it; otherwise, he wouldnât be arguing about age.
âBro, are you serious?â The second young master put away his frivolous attitude and sat down seriously, âThink about it, Purple Summers isnât bad, but her status is too low. Youâll be the head of the Graves family in the future, and many people are eyeing the position of the lady of the house. We should look for someone who can provide us with support.â
Alexander smiled and said, âItâs too early to discuss this; donât worry about it.â
He then got up, went upstairs, and returned to his room.
The second young master was left alone in the living room, pondering the meaning of Alexanderâs wordsâ¦
After some thought, he slapped his forehead and sighed, âWhy do I care? With my brotherâs status and conditions, any woman would be his for the taking. Itâs not like he has to marry her; he can just keep her by his sideâ¦â
After the winter break, Purple Summers no longer had to attend school. She and Aria Jackson set a date for their trip to Peachwater Village and spent the rest of their time at home, preparing for the New Year with Atra Blanc.
This year, they were going to celebrate the New Year on an island, and Atra wanted to prepare the gifts in advance. Although every year, the gifts sent back to the Blanc family were rejected and thrown away.
Mother and daughter busied themselves in the small Western-style house, while the villa in the front was busier than usual.
Dylan Summers had specially invited a housekeeper at a high price for the New Yearâs banquet. He was finally free from trivial household chores and no longer worried about organizing the party.
With the housekeeper, the house was finally well-organized, and Dylan Summers felt much more at ease.
Alexander was also very relaxed lately, not going out much, and spending every day at home, playing with birds, walking snakes, and teasing his sister. He was enjoying himself.
âYouâre missing a swimsuit.â One day, Alexander rudely rummaged through his sisterâs wardrobe and picked out clothes for her island vacation.
Purple was sitting in a chair with her legs propped up, playing with a tablet computer and looking up the history of Peachwater Village.
âI donât swim, so I donât need a swimsuit,â she replied nonchalantly.
Ever since Laura pushed her into the lake last time, she had developed a fear of water. She even dared not to bury her head too deep when taking a bath.
Purple wondered if this was a conditioned reflex? Whenever she encountered a situation similar to her death, her soul would leave her body.
Alexander picked out a few skirts suitable for the hot seaside weather.
âGet up and stand straight,â he said, lightly patting Purpleâs bottom.
âWhat now?â Purple said unhappily as she stood up. âStop messing with me, or Iâll call mom.â
Alexander held the skirt against her body to estimate the size, thought for a moment, and asked, âPurple, did you grow taller?â
Purple was slightly startled. Had she grown taller? She hadnât noticed.
Alexanderâs thin lips curved up, pleased, âYouâve grown taller and older, and soon youâll be a grown lady.â
Upon hearing this, Purpleâs mouth twitched slightly. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Why did his words sound so awkward? Itâs not like he was the one who raised her!