After saying that, Rachel strode away.
Truth be told, she felt a bit disgusted with herself. She had been so upfront when she was talking about Biancaâs matter but when it came to her own affairs, she was not straightforward at all.
That was the human heart.
She did not want to walk the same path as Bianca, therefore she forced herself not to turn back.
As long as she did not look back, she would not have any reason to go back.
Rachel walked aimlessly alone on the road.
Her mind was filled with words that Bianca had said to her since she was a child.
âYou have to behave yourself.â
âYou have to be ladylike because youâre a young lady from a respectable family.â
âYou have to be virtuous and graceful!â
âIn the future, you have to be a good wife and mother.â
When she was a child, she did not understand, and she would ask in confusion.
âMom, if I behaved like a lady from a respectable family who was virtuous and graceful, would someone like me and treat me well?â
Bianca had replied, âOf course! No one likes disobedient girls.â
However, Bianca had failed to mention that even if someone liked her, their feelings would change anytime.
She sneered.
Suddenly, she heard a commotion, âHey, what are you doing? Come back!â
âDo you have a death wish? The traffic light was green!â
Rachel came to her senses and found that she had come to the middle of the road.
The traffic of the crossroads was extremely busy as it was peak hour.
Before Rachel could make out where she was, she was shocked by the deafening sound of cars. She had no idea whether to move forwards or backwards.
Squeak-
The sharp sound of wheels pierced her eardrums.
Rachel thought she would definitely die there. At that critical moment, someone suddenly pulled her from behind and into an embrace.
The car whizzed past her back.
The noise of passersby gradually subsided.
It was only then that Rachel realized that the person who had saved her was Eddison.
Enraged, he said, âYouâre crazy! You told me not to follow you, but you came looking for your own death? If you were so weak and chose to end your life because of a small matter, why did you argue so unreasonably just now? Fortunately, I followed you! Do you know that you scared me to death?â
Rachel felt a lump in her throat.
She had lost both her parents.
She had thought she had nothing left, but at that moment, Eddison appeared again.
Sensing that she was crying, Eddisonâs voice became a little softer.
âIâm sorry, I didnât mean to be so fierce to you. I was really scared just now! If youâre no longer here, then what should I do?â
Rachel looked at him blankly.
âWhy are you being so nice to me?â
Eddison was stunned, âWeâre friends!â
âBut I told you that I donât need you to be so kind to me!â
âThen, let me tell you! I treat all my friends well! Rachel, even if you donât have your parents, you still have me! In the future, no matter what, I will always stand by your side! I will take you back to the Granger family. You can do whatever you wantâ¦â
Before his voice died away, Rachel jumped into Eddisonâs arms.
Truth be told, humans were quite strong. No matter how hard the situation was and how much pressure they faced, they could still grit their teeth and endure things!
However, sometimes, humans could also be incredibly fragile.
As long as they were given a warm hug and kind words, they would let themselves lose and sink into their emotions.
Rachel burst into tears in Eddisonâs arms.
âDonât you know that you have put yourself in trouble now? I may keep pestering you in the future!â
âIâm not afraid of that!â Eddison smiled and said, âJust keep pestering me!â
âThen, you canât be with the person you like!â
Eddison fell silent.
Rachel gradually loosened her hold on his arm. Her heart, which had warmed up a little, gradually fell to the pits.
That was right. She had overthought things.
Who did she think she was?
She was just an unexpected guest who had forced herself into Eddisonâs life. To be honest, Eddison was putting up with her well enough.
When she had met with trouble, he had decided to go back to the country with her. No matter what she did, he always stood by her side. If she was bullied, he would help her.
He had even blocked the vase for her just then, and he was the one who saved her from colliding into a car.
If she were to shamelessly pester him, it would be too much.
She must have lost her head at that moment.
Rachelâs hand slowly slipped downwards, but they were once again pulled back by Eddison.
âThen, donât let go!â
Rachel was stunned. As she was astonished, her voice became hoarse.
âWhat did you say?â
âI said, since you donât want to let go, then just keep holding on. Iâm Eddison Granger, so whatâs there to be afraid of?â
âBut youâ¦â Rachel paused. âDonât you have someone you like?â
Eddison was stunned, but then he began to mock himself.
âI did not expect you to see through me! Yes, I do like someone, but she doesnât like me! So, Iâve decided to give you a chance! Just tell me whether you want me to do so or not.â
âI do!â
Rachelâs tone had no hesitation.
Of course, she wanted it!
Why wouldnât she?
He was the person she liked, and he was a good person!
âThatâs good! Listen to me, go back with me first. When weâre done, weâll go back to school!â
Rachel no longer said anything. It was time for her familyâs affairs to come to an end.
â¦
In Greene City.
Aaron felt that Culverâs mood was much worse than before.
It seemed that since he had come back from the date, the stylist who had helped him get ready had been fired.
After that, Culver had offended a few partners and clients because of some small matters.
Everyone in the company was on their toes and even Aaron felt like he was walking on the edge every day.
The day before, after Culver came back, the expression on his face became even more terrible.
That was why Aaron was hesitating if he should enter Culverâs office to report about work matters.
As he was in contemplation, the telephone rang from the outside. The receptionist cried, âAssistant Clarke, help us out!â
They were all begging for his help.
Aaron immediately refused.
âNo way!â
âIâm begging you! Next time, Iâll buy back some specialties from my hometown for you, okay? Iâll also introduce my best friend to you!â
âWhatâs the matter?â
The receptionist breathed a sigh of relief. âItâs not a big deal! Thereâs a young lady outside who wants to meet Mr. Olsen!â
âWho is it?â
âShe said her name is Naomi!â
Oh my goodness!
Aaron was so shocked that his phone almost fell to the floor!
âMr. Olsen doesnât want to see her! Send her away quickly!â
If he remembered correctly, it was because Culver saw her that his mood turned bad, right?
The receptionist was embarrassed, âShe said itâs for business, though! How about I let you talk to her?â
Aaron looked at the tightly-shut office door behind him. After hesitating for a long time, he agreed.
âTell her to wait for me downstairs. Keep our meeting low-profile and donât let anyone see her!â
âOkay!â
After hanging up on the call, Aaron breathed a sigh of relief, and the door behind him suddenly opened.
âAsk her to come up!â
Aaron was taken aback as he said, âWhat?â
âIâm talking about Naomi! Ask her to come up!â
Aaron was surprised.
He did not expect Culver to actually overhear his conversation.
Fortunately, he had not said anything bad!
However, just as he felt relieved, Culver suddenly said, âYouâve agreed to bribes, therefore you wonât be getting any bonuses next month!â
Aaron was flabbergasted, âI havenât accepted them yet!â
The door was slammed shut again!