Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“You’re right. I grew up with love. I can love people and create my happiness. And you… Forgive my bluntness, but you’re selfish and cold. You don’t have love, and you don’t know how to love people. You won’t be happy after leaving me, and you’ll never be happy no matter who you’re with.”
Halston shuddered, his face icy. Soon, however, he laughed as he smiled dotingly. “Yeah, that’s who you are. You have a sharp tongue. But I agree with you. I might never be happy after leaving you.”
It was rare to see him this amiable, which softened Flossie’s heart. She wondered if she was being too harsh.
She pursed her lips. “Stop acting so miserable. Your unhappiness is all your own doing. You don’t deserve any pity.”
“I don’t blame you.” Halston caressed her face gently and passionately. “I feel that I’ll be happy too. When you’re happy, I’ll also feel very happy.”
They spoke as if they were going to stay apart forever. It sounded melancholic.
Flossie, however, found it amusing.
She turned around and kept going downstairs without pausing. As she almost walked out of the entrance of Guajardo Manor, she happened to bump into Timothy.
“Flossie?”
Timothy was exercising, clad in sports attire. He stretched his neck and rubbed his eyes, repeatedly trying to ensure he wasn’t mistaken.
“It’s morning. I’m sure this isn’t an illusion. What are you doing back home?”
“Grandpa…” Flossie had tried all means to avoid Timothy, but she still failed to do so. She simply walked over and greeted him generously. “I got drunk last night. It was Halston who took care of me and brought me home. I was about to say hello to you when you woke up.”
“So you were the woman last night. I knew it! Halston wouldn’t be so stupid and bring another woman home.”
When Timothy learned that Flossie was the woman Halston brought home last night, he wasn’t very surprised. Besides, he had guessed it last night. He merely pretended to be ignorant to avoid making the rebellious Halston feel awkward.
He woke up that early to exercise because it was his habit, and he wanted to prove his guess was right. Hence, he purposely tried to see who the woman was by waiting at the entrance.
“Yes, it was silly of me. I’m so sorry. I promise not to do such an awful thing again,” Flossie said awkwardly.
Once again, alcohol had proven to bring trouble. Now, it had made her look like a shameless, pathetic mistress. She was filled with remorse.
“It hasn’t been long, but you’ve already forgotten about me. Don’t be a stranger. Do you take me as a stranger too? Timothy said.
He seemed to be rebuking her.
“Didn’t I tell you? No matter how your romance with Halston ends, it won’t affect our relationship. You’re my granddaughter forever. You also promised to visit me often, but you never came after such a long time. I’m sad…” he continued earnestly.
Rather than being angry at their separation, Timothy was more concerned about Flossie’s estrangement from him afterward.
In the past, she would always chat with him and have a heart-to-heart talk with him. She would have tea or play chess with him. Yet, she gradually stopped getting in touch with him. It deepened his sadness.
That sadness turned into anger, and he vented it on Halston. He felt that if Halston cherished her and missed her, he wouldn’t have lost such a great granddaughter-in-law. Then, he would be able to enjoy family happiness with his descendants close to him.
“I’m sorry, Grandpa. Many things happened lately. I wanted to visit you, but I was busy…” Flossie sounded guilty. She was truly busy lately, but she had to admit that she inevitably stayed away from the Guajardos because of the change in her relationship with Halston.
She knew that the Guajardos were kind to her, and that she shouldn’t have fallen out with them because of the divorce. Despite that, her actions and thoughts were not on the same page.
After all, life wasn’t a TV drama. It was hard to idealize everything. Something had changed, and it would be very awkward to always try to make it look peaceful.
“Stop lying to me! I know you’ve drawn a line and regarded my family as outsiders, haven’t you?” Timothy said. Being a smart person, he could see the change in Flossie’s emotions. Although he was sad, he had to accept it. “I don’t blame you. Everyone is entitled to their choices. You chose to keep some distance between us because it might set you at ease. That’s very normal,” he said.
“Thank you, Grandpa. I’m glad that you can understand me.” Flossie stopped pretending. She admitted that her feelings toward the Guajardos had changed.
There was now a rift between them.
“You don’t have to worry about the kids’ upbringing. I won’t give them the wrong idea. I’ll tell them their father, grandparents, and great-grandfather are very good people. I’ll encourage them to come and visit you, too,” Flossie promised sincerely.
She wasn’t a petty woman, and would never manipulate the children to vent her dissatisfaction toward Halston. On the contrary, she always regarded the children as individuals instead of her property.
They had a father, grandparents, and others. They would form their judgment.
Flossie found it unnecessary to foster negative ideas in them and twist their psyche at a young age.
“You’ve relieved my worries.” A long sigh escaped Timothy. He looked at Flossie, reluctant to part with her. “Indeed, you’re my swom brother’s granddaughter. You’re as righteous as he was. Halston was blind to the fact, and lost you. He’ll regret it.”
Timothy knew it was impossible to remedy the relationship between Halston and Flossie. Thus, he held no hope for it. Even so, he would be filled with regret every time he recalled it.
“Life is made of different choices with their unique meanings. I believe there was a reason behind Halston’s choice. It doesn’t matter whether he’ll regret it or not, because…” After a pause, Flossie added sadly, “People are greedy. No matter what choices they make, they’ll regret it.”
She recalled the past choices she made, and realized she wasn’t that regretful about it. At that point, the choices she could make were the best ones.
People would only regret it because they would miss the second choice when they had made the first choice. In short, they were too greedy.
“Yes, you’re right. We’re too greedy…” Timothy said.
Timothy was enlightened. He didn’t expect Flossie to be so wise despite her age. In comparison to the disappointing Halston, Timothy found Flossie very smart.
“I heard from Halston yesterday that you’re currently getting in touch with Austin’s grandson, aren’t you?” Although Timothy was enlightened, he still paid attention to Flossie’s actions.
“Justin’s a very good friend of mine. I’m trying hard to…get a happy ending with him,” Flossie generously confessed about her romance.
Halston followed closely, and went downstairs.
He happened to overhear Flossie’s reply.
It made him frown.
He cared about that very much, but tried his best to suppress it and not show his feelings.
“Justin is pretty good…” Halston slowly walked to Flossie, looking nonchalant.
“At the very least, his background matches yours.
I think he suits you well as your lover.” Both Timothy and Flossie looked at Halston in unison, as if they were looking at a fool.
Timothy frowned and asked, “Do you know Justin well? What’s your relationship with him?” Halston pocketed his hands and replied bluntly, “No, I don’t know him.
I’m not close to him, either.” “If that’s the case, stop giving your opinions.
Flossie’s looking fora boyfriend.
It has nothing to do with you,” Timothy snapped.
He was full of disdain, finding Halston an eyesore.
In the past, he found Halston reserved, aloof, and noble.
Now, his opinion had changed.
It was all but an illusion.
After spending a few days with Halston, people would find him stubborn and childish.