Chapter 227
Love Is Fair
Chapter 227 Dad, I Was Wrong!
Thunder was rumbling outside.
Matthew was stunned, in so many years, Matthew had seen many women and none of them had ever asked him to elope She was an innocent and fearless girl, Were kids so bold now? Matthew looked at Hailey with pleading eyes, âWhy donât you respond at all? Stop her.â (Sheâs going to elope with meâl Hailey gave Catherine a cool look and said, âSorry. If you like him, take him away.â
Matthew was stunned. What the hell was going on?
Turning his head to look at Catherine, he saw her big bright eyes. His heart trembled. Did this silly girl like him? The rain stopped, and Hailey and the others left the racecourse. Matthew, a big coward, got into his car and drove away quickly Catherine looked at his car and said angrily. âHe just ran away? Well, I wonât eat him.â
Hailey snorted, âHeâs afraid your dad would.â Of course, Matthew was afraid. Ryan, the head of Fenneth, was a master of medicine and poison, a reclusive legendary âmasterâ. He was a saint in the eyes of the general public. But for the young master of the Holland family, Ryan was a terrifying figure who could kill people with silver needles when Matthew heard of him as a child. Even Old Mr. Holland was polite to Ryan. After he accidentally âprovokedâ his beloved daughter, he certainly should run away quickly. He didnât want to be cut into pieces.
Hailey originally planned to go to the company. But since Ryan came, she had to change her plan and go back to the Garden of Rose first Catherine was quiet all the way. She was probably frustrated after being rejected by Matthew, or she was flustered when she was about to face her father after running away from home, Hailey understood her temperament. After all, she had experienced it herself.
Catherine was brought up by her, almost a younger version of herself. Hailey sighed softly and said, âDo you like him that much?â Catherine raised her head abruptly and met Haileyâs gaze. She froze for a moment, and then nodded heavily. âYes!â She looked happier, âAuntie, do you know what love at first sight is? I think I know!â Hailey narrowed her eyes. How could she not know? She had fallen in love with Owen at first sight back then. But it was easy to fall in love, but difficult to stay in love. But Hailey didnât mock her or scold her. She just said to her in a light tone, âKatie, you have the right to like someone, but you have to know that falling in love with someone doesnât mean you love each other.
You have to give.â Catherine looked at her in confusion, âGive what?â âSome give their bodies, some give their money, some give their time, and some⦠give their hearts.â Haileyâs voice was calm, âWhile you give you have to be prepared for him not to recognize your efforts. In other words, even if you give everything for him, he will not necessarily give you anything in return, and may even hurt you instead.â
Catherine still didnât understand, âBut I love him and Iâm willing, Isnât that enough?â âNo.â Hailey shook her head and her eyes were slightly cold, âHumans are emotional animals, and everyone wants something in return. No matter how much you love him or how willing you are, you will be tired one day When youâre too tired to love anymore, your heart will die.â Catherine Crowned, âCanât you love because youâre afraid of getting hurt?â âNo, loving someone is your own business, and it has nothing to do with others.â Hailey said lightly. If youâre mentally prepared, no matter what happens in the future, you will not regret it. You can love and live with all your heart, and retreat when you lose. This is the most important thing Catherin suddenly understood, âI know what you mean, auntie. What you want to tell me is that I can boldly love someone and give everything for him, but I also have to be able to protect myself. If I love him, I shouldnât regret il No matter what the outcome is, I will bear it mysell.
Hailey patted her on the head and said, âThatâs right.â
âItâs easy.â Catherine got excited and she said, âAnyway, my heart is made of diamonds, and the person who can hurt me has not yet been born. I think I should get him first!â
Hailey was speechless. Why did it sound so familiar?
Well, it seemed that when her mother persuaded her not to fall in love with someone easily, she had told her mother the same thing Hailey smiled wryly. Indeed, life experiences could truly be understood only after one experienced them himself.
No matter how much other people said, it was useless.
When they got to the Garden of Rose, Catherine shuddered. After they got out of the car, she grabbed Haileyâs hand and said timidly. âAuntie, if Ryan hits me, you must stop him and talk to him.â Hailey glanced at her, âNow youâre afraid? Itâs too late.. She took Catherine in..
As soon they entered the door, Hailey saw Ryan sitting on the sofa in the living room, drinking tea and chatting with Lily. They were talking and laughing, and the atmosphere seemed particularly harmonious. Ryan was approaching the age of forty, but his face showed no signs of age at all. He was well maintained. He was dressed in a white long gown. He was thin and handsome. âRyan.â Hailey whispered and walked toward him, âYouâve been in retreat for three months, and youâre showing up now. Itâs outrageous.â Ryan replied lightly, âYou disappeared for three years as soon as you got married. What did I say?â Ryan was still the sharp-tongued doctor! Hailey rolled her eyes, pointed at Catherine, and changed the subject, âIâve brought her back. You can discipline her yourself.â Ryan was still sitting on the sofa. He raised his eyes slightly to look at Catherine casually, and said in a light tone, âI forgot to bring my tools when I left home. Do you have any rulers or rattans here? I could use them.â Hearing this, Catherine immediately hid behind Hailey like a frightened bird, asking for help. âAuntie, please.â
Hailey gave her a wink and told her to hurry up and admit her mistake. Donât irritate him. Catherine glanced at her father, knowing that there was no escape today. She gritted her teeth, and walked over to Ryan, âDad, I was wrong.â Ryan looked at her lightly, knowing that there must be more. As expected, the next moment, Catherine rolled her eyes and said, âBut I wonât change.â