Chapter 189
Han Penelope saw Nelissa’s text message. She stayed at the Hales family house last night and got up early in the morning to accompany Mikaelson in his morning trip. The morning air was very fresh. Mikaelson was walking with his dragon head cane. She yawned and followed him, holding her mobile phone in her hand.
Mikaelson smiled and said, “Little girl, go back to sleep if you are sleepy. Don’t follow us.”
Han Penelope refused and said, “I don’t want it. Go back and look at Norah. I can’t sleep well.”
Mikaelson smiled and said nothing. Norah was disgraceful when he entered the house. Unfortunately, he was old and had no energy to deal with the affairs of the family. After all, she was the woman his son married. It was not appropriate for him to laugh at Norah with the younger generation.
He strolled leisurely.
Mikaelson saw that Han Penelope had been fiddling with her mobile phone and could not help but say unhappily, “Young people like you can’t keep your eyes away from your mobile phones. If you take a walk in the morning, you have to press the button on your mobile phone. What’s wrong? Have you had a date with a boy?”
Han Penelope put away her phone and muttered, “There’s no boy. He’s just a female friend.”
Mikaelson frowned and said, “You are also 23 years old. It’s time for you to have a boyfriend. I will ask your father to find a good boyfriend for you. You can get engaged first and then slowly cultivate your relationship.”
Penelope quickly shook her head. This engagement was like a duck driven to the shore. She couldn’t run away. She still wanted to be unrestrained for a few more years. She said nervously, “No, uncle is not married yet. Why am I in a hurry? Anyway, it’s his turn to get married.”
Mikaelson laughed and looked at Penelope, saying, “Okay, I’ll let him get married first, and then you can come. I’ll tell him when I get back that we can’t delay the marriage of the Bailey family. I’m still waiting for your wedding.”
Han Penelope was depressed. She was trying her best to get her into this trap.
When she thought of her uncle, Edward, who had been married to her, it was her turn, Han Penelope felt very helpless. In fact, she had known long ago that the man who married her had good conduct and good education and family background, but she didn’t love him at all. She couldn’t marry the man she loved all her life. People would miss love when they had money. But in the Hales family, interests and marriage were connected, and she couldn’t bear to be willful.
The world was at peace with both sides. She lived a carefree life and had to contribute to her family.
Han Penelope looked at the text in her hand, and the little resistance in her heart became faint again. Her uncle and Nelissa were together. He was resisting and was not willing to sacrifice his love for the interests of his family.
Was he in love with Nelissa?
Han Penelope remembered that last night, when Edward had mentioned Nelissa’s name, her eyes had been beautiful and gentle. She felt that her little uncle was sincere. She was afraid that his marriage with Sophie would not be successful. This was also good. If her little uncle did not get married, her marriage would be delayed.
But Nelissa…
Han Penelope didn’t know how much she was in the mood to face her. Should she congratulate her and her little uncle? Maybe Nelissa would become her little aunt in the future. She really couldn’t get over it.
She was the same age as Nelissa, and she used to be a good high school classmate. Nelissa and she were deskmates. Jordan, who often lowered his head and blushed, pulled her hair from the back. She would take it back and say that she would always cover Nelissa. She also warned Zayden in private not to change his mind about Nelissa.
It was the first time that Zayden had truly smiled at her. The handsome young man might have seen that she was truly good to Nelissa. He promised that he would only love Nelissa in this life.
She seemed to hear her heartbroken voice, but she smiled gracefully.
She never intended to compete with Nelissa. She thought that Nelissa and Zayden were a match made in heaven, and no one could take away the destined good marriage. Many girls had such an illusion in their minds. There was a handsome man who was loyal to protect her and accompanied her through many years. He was still loyal and devoted to her.
Such love was one in a million.
Han Penelope had never expected that when she grew up, Nelissa and Zayden would change. She felt very sorry and doubted her love. She didn’t know what had happened in those years, but Nelissa suddenly disappeared. Zayden soon had a high-profile relationship with Susan and became the executive president of Quest Group.
It was true that no one could predict whether they would be with the first person in the end.
After taking a stroll, Han Penelope and Mikaelson strolled back. Not far away, she saw a luxury car coming to the villa of the Hales family. She recognized that it was from Sophie. She must have come to talk to Mikaelson. Since the uncle had proposed to break up with Sophie, it was difficult for him to change his mind. Sophie could only start from Mikaelson. The old man always supported the joint marriage.
Han Penelope leaned to one side and blocked Mikaelson’s line of sight. She said, “Great-grandfather, I’ll go with you to have some tea. I know that the dessert in a restaurant is delicious. You must like it. Let’s go. Anyway, there’s only Norah at home. Let’s leave her alone.”
Mikaelson taught her a symbolic lesson. “She’s not old or young. She’s your elder after all.” He then said, “Let’s go and have some tea.”
“Okay!” Han Penelope stopped a taxi, helped Mikaelson get in the car, and stepped away from Sophie.
She suddenly didn’t want her uncle to get married so early. She wanted to see if her uncle could really resist the relationship between his family and Nelissa.
The restaurant, which was used to drinking breakfast, had a classical environment. It cost a lot, and there were also people who sang more and more. Han Penelope had two cups of tea, including green spring with pork ribs, fruit buns, and so on. They were all Mikaelson’s favorite dishes. They were very delicate, and there were only three small steamed buns in a basket. The old man would not be able to accumulate food even if he ate more.
Penelope took a picture of him and sent it to her social circle. Then, she sent a private message to Edward, asking for credit. She completely forgot that last night, he said that he had taken a fancy to her good friend and was disrespectful to her. He was a brother-in-law.Content rights belong to NôvelDrama.Org.
Edward replied with two words: “I’m busy.” He replied with a few more words: “Take good care of the old family, take good care of them. You’ll be rewarded when you come back.”
Penelope: Okay! You can count on me!
Edward didn’t reply. Han Penelope became more and more curious about her uncle’s hitting on Nelissa. He didn’t know how to please a little girl. Logically speaking, the type of man that Nelissa liked should be similar to hers. Why did she fall in love with her little uncle?
After listening to the play for an hour, Han Penelope and Mikaelson went back home. It was almost noon when they returned to the villa. After Sophie left, Norah could not greet her at home. It was awkward for her to wait here alone. The servant said that she left a valuable gift for Mikaelson.
Han Penelope didn’t ask the maid to take out the gift. She helped Mikaelson go upstairs to take care of him for a nap. Then she went downstairs to take Sophie’s gift. It was a long brocade box with exquisite embroidery. It was probably made of jade. She didn’t open it and put it in the collection room casually, so that the maid didn’t have to mention anything about Sophie’s visit.
If she didn’t say it, it was even more impossible for Norah to say it.
At noon.
After seeing the client, Nelissa drank two cups of wine. When Edward called her to pick her up, she trotted over. She was so angry that she was sweating a little. Through the afternoon sun, she saw Edward standing by his luxury car and waiting for her. Her tall and burly figure was wearing a suit that she had given him this morning. She wore a black coat and a black shirt. She was carefully wearing a tie, which made her look like a pervert.
However, his facial features were exquisite and handsome. The sun shone on his male face, which was extremely charming. Although he did nothing, he simply smoked, which was quite outstanding. From time to time, passers-by would look at him.
Nelissa carried her bag and walked over quickly. Edward put his hand that was holding the cigarette butt aside. The wind blew away the smell of the cigarette and did not smell it. He looked down at her face and reached out to hold a tight kiss. His high nose bridge smelled her hair and skin. He asked her, “Your face is so red. Did you drink?”
Nelissa felt a little guilty. She touched her cheek with her fingertips. It was a little hot. She didn’t know if it was because of the sun or the strong alcohol. She whispered, “Can you see that? I just drank two small cups of wine. It’s not a big deal.”
Nelissa’s upper body was leaning against Edward’er. She wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist like a spoiled child. She probably knew that he didn’t like her. After all, today was their first day of marriage. It was really not good for her to see him after drinking with a client.
Edward looked at her lazily and put out the cigarette between her fingers.
Nelissa showed her kindness first and then explained, “I didn’t want to drink either. The customer was very fond of alcohol and was going to drink in the morning. I went to talk business with him, and he ordered a few bottles of wine. Most of them were with his subordinates. Later, I saw that the talk was going well, so I drank two cups.” She looked at Edward, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the chin. “Are you angry?”
Edward looked at Nelissa with joy. “What’s the client’s name?”
Nelissa told him and handed him the man’s business card to show him how obedient he was.
Edward took a look, opened the car door, and said to Nelissa, “Get in the car first.”
The two of them got into the car. Nelissa fastened her seat belt and asked Edward, “Where are we going for dinner?”
Edward drove the car and said, “I’ll take you to our new home first to see if there’s anything you need. I plan to decorate two rooms for Noelle for Nathan.”
Nelissa smiled and said, “They are still young, so they don’t have to sleep in separate rooms for the time being.” A four-year-old child would be afraid if he slept alone. It would be much easier to have a companion.
Edward nodded and insisted, “We have to sleep separately after elementary school. Noelle is a girl and can’t sleep with my brother.”
Nelissa turned her head and looked at Edward seriously. “Tell me honestly, do you like a daughter or a son?”
Edward turned the steering wheel and said, “Daughter.” He parked the car at the front and waited for the red light. He leaned slightly to the side and said to Nelissa, “I don’t mean to spoil anyone. It’s natural for a man to like a daughter. In today’s society, very few parents pursue their son. But their daughter will get married in the future so that their son can inherit the family business. Since their son has got the biggest fortune, it’s reasonable for me to spoil their daughter. I’ve seen the best for her, and then she won’t be abducted easily by other men.”