She paused a moment and continued, âThink about Mr. George and yourself. If, I mean, if one day, Clarrie goes back to the Bennet family, it might not be so easy for you two to have your child then since you two are probably not young anymore. And it might be risky for you to bear a child if you gain more years. Why not have a child now? Clarrie is a little child, yet she will not object, I suppose.â
I pondered upon her words. Yeah, I should think about Dennis, if not for myself.
He was already in his mid-thirties and was at a proper age to be a father. But when Clarrie grew up, the odds of his having a child would be greatly reduced.
Yara patted my hand and consoled, âDonât feel pushed. I was just giving a suggestion. You, like anybody else, must have your misgivings. But remember, having a plan B is unlikely a bad choice.â
We walked into the yard and sat down.
Then I asked her, âWill you and Leo apply for the marriage certificate?â
The household register and birth certificate would be a problem without that very paper.
Leo was rich and money could undo those barriers. But it was unfair to Yara if he didnât marry her.
She was surprised by my straightforward question and summoned a smile, with disappointment in her eyes, âIt is already an honor for me to be given the chance of bearing his child. But marriage? I am not entitled.â
I frowned, âWhat nonsense are you talking about? Why are you self-abasing so much? You love him and you are conceiving his child and you are entitled to be his lawful wife. Think for your child if not for yourself.â
She smiled slightly, âClara, we are different. If I were also an orphan and had an innocent background like you, I wouldnât think myself as base as such.â
I was confused.
She explained, âI was born and raised in Southeast Asia and my mother grew poppy for a living. The children there live in a poisonous environment and I used to consider drugs and killings normal. Only when I met Leo that I came to realize that I was wrong.â
I couldnât visualize that so I remained silent.
She touched her belly gently and smiled, âBut my child can grow up in a better environment. I cannot wish more than that.â
I replied, âPerhaps Link wouldnât mind your origin?â
After all, that was not her choice.
She held my hand, âThank you for your kind words. But even if they accept me, I wouldnât let myself be accepted into the Kennedy family. Leo deserves better.â
Well, I guess I couldnât say more because that was their affair, not mine.
I said nothing in reply and just sighed.
We were outside for quite a while and I advised, âLetâs go back. Itâs about time.â
She nodded. As she was pregnant, she felt tired easily.
We came back along the way we came.
A womanâs voice came into my ears.
âMr. Kennedy, thanks a lot anyway.â
It was not familiar to me.
I looked around and saw Leo, beside him stood the assistant that Luis brought here.
Her face rang a bell in my head but I couldnât figure out who she was.
I was about to come to them when I saw that girl fell deliberately into his arms.
She cried softly, âOh, dear.â
Leo stretched his arms to hold her.
I frowned at this scene.
I couldnât help but cast a glance at Yara.
She had a deadpan expression and it seemed she was accustomed to that.
I was indignant, and said to her, âWait a moment.â
I came to them and Leo pulled that girl away from his arms when he saw me.
He said, âItâs cold outside. Just go back indoors.â
I nodded, âWell, my sister-in-law is there. Why donât you accompany her?â
He was unhappy with my address to Yara. But he couldnât negate me.
And he just nodded.
The girl stood straight and assumed an innocent expression.
I looked at her and wouldnât like to talk.
I walked away when she cried, âDonât you remember me?â
Surprised, I turned back.
Looking at her sophisticated make-up, I couldnât make out who she was.
Luis was a workaholic and was generous towards his employees. The girl was wearing various expensive brands.
âI knew you before?â I didnât remember but I didnât like her frivolousness and affectation.
She smiled, âWe met four years ago in City P. You and Mr. Kennedy saved me in a bar owned by Miss. Lewis.â
I still couldnât recall. Four years was a long time. âWhatâs your name?â I asked.
âJessica.â She replied, âI was still a college student then and Mr. Kennedy introduced me to Mr. Collinsâ company.â
Right. Leo and I saved a bullied girl in Follyâs bar four years ago.
And thatâs also how I got acquainted with Folly. Afterward, the girl went into Luisâ company through Leoâs recommendation as a part-time worker. Now she seemed quite good in her career.
I nodded and smiled, âNow I remember.â
And she caught with me, talking about trivial things.
When we returned to the restaurant, Leo and Yara were already there.
Please Love Me, Mr. George ï¤Chapter 365 After I met you (9)
Dennis glanced at Jessica but said nothing. And he stood up, holding my hands, âI ordered soup for you to resume some warmth.â
Yeah, it was quite cold outside and my hands were cold too.
Dennis rubbed my hands gently.
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