Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Halston was such a cold man. He was so indifferent and did not care about her. How could he be so kind to pay respect to her parents, who had nothing to do with him? Besides, she and Halston had divorced for so many years. They had lost touch and were complete strangers. It was unlikely for him to pay his respects…
“Forget it. I don’t want to think about it!”
Flossie shook her head and stopped her nonsensical thoughts.
Flossie’s parents were good people, so Flossie simply assumed that her parents had a friend who always missed them and thought of them. That friend probably sent them flowers yearly to pay respects.
Flossie put the white daisies next to the bouquet. Her eyes turned red as she looked at her parents’ photo on the tombstones.
‘ Mom, Dad. Today is the anniversary of your death. Your daughter has traveled far, but she’s finally returned to see you.
“Four years and another four years passed. My world has changed a lot… Four years ago, I left the destructive marriage that hurt me. I also left the man who didn’t cherish me, but I don’t regret it. After all, my life now is much better… great, in fact!
’I’m proud to say that your daughter hasn’t disgraced you. I’ve done well in my career. I believe it’s only a matter of time before the Ellsworth family rises to the top again, back to its former glory. I’m also very fortunate and blessed with two angels: My babies, Adie and Abby. Our lives will be fulfilling and sweet…
“Be happy. You’re grandparents now. The next time I return to Beach City, I’ll bring the two little ones to meet you!”
As Flossie spoke, tears blurred her eyes. “Mom, Dad. Please bless Adie, Abby, and me with good health and good fortune. I hope everything will be alright!”
Somehow, her parents’ smiles on the tombstone seemed to grow deeper.
She wondered if her parents would be happy and proud of her if they were still alive.
After paying her respects, Flossie wiped her tears and put away her sadness. After easing her emotions, her cold, emotionless look returned, and she was prepared to leave.
That was when a figure suddenly emerged.
“Flossie, it really is you! I finally see you again.”
The man was none other than Flossie’s despicable uncle, Elon Barnes.
‘You again?”
Flossie snorted. “Leave me alone, you lowlife. Every time I come to visit my parents, you’re always here.”
“Sigh, you’re right, Flossie, I am a lowlife. But thank god, I come here to wait for you every year and now I finally get to see you again…”
Elon wiped away his tears and said, “You have no idea what I’ve been through all these years. I missed you so much!”
Flossie sneered, “Missed me? More like you missed my money.”
“Ugh…”
Elon rubbed his chin, feeling a bit awkward.
“What’s the matter? You’ve already finished the 7 million dollars Halston gave you four years ago?”
“Oh, those? They’re long gone!”
Elon waved his hand and said regretfully, “I thought I’d use that money to invest in the stock market and make even more money, but luck wasn’t on my side… I lost it all in the last two years. I’ve lost everything.”
“Is that so? Well, it’s none of my business.”
A mocking smile crept onto Flossie’s face. “You wouldn’t be so naive to think that I would actually help you out, right?”
She was not a saint.
She still vividly remembered what Elon did to the Ellsworth family. She was already showing him mercy not settling the scores with him afterwards.
“No, that’s not it. I’m a new man now. I’ve turned over a new leaf and I’m now making an honest living. The reason I come here to wait for you every year is because I care about our relationship as a family. I hope we can let bygones be bygones and become a loving family again.”
Elon’s words were quite sincere.
Four years could indeed change a lot of things.
At least the Elon now was no longer the despicable lowlife that he once was.
His changes impressed Flossie.
“Oh, how are you making an honest living now?”
“It’s all thanks to your husband’s help!”
Elon spoke of Halston with unbridled admiration. “Four years ago, I lost all my money, and I didn’t know where you were. I didn’t know what to do, so I shamelessly went to Mr. Guajardo for help. Not only did he give me more money, he also gave me a job. I’m now working as a workshop manager at a small processing factory under the H Group, earning tens of thousands of dollars a year!”
“Halston would do something like that?”
Flossie was surprised.
“Not only is he kind, he’s also caring!”
Elon continued, “For the past few years, he’s the first to come here to visit your parents’ grave on their death anniversary. Look at this row of flower bouquets. Aren’t they grand? They’re from him. He would come here personally every year, rain or shine!”
“So… it really is him!”
Flossie looked at the row of flowers with mixed feelings.
Although she no longer had any feelings forthat man, she felt touched knowing that he actually had such a “human” side to him.
That means he was also the one who dropped the amber pendant.
“Flossie, I’m so happy to see you again. Allow me to treat you and Mr. Guajardo to a meal to celebrate our reunion and to show my gratitude!”
Without waiting for Flossie’s reply, Elon took out his phone and called Halston.
‘You have Halston Guajardo’s number? That’s surprising.”
Flossie was indeed surprised.
The Halston she remembered was distant, indifferent, and unfriendly. He would not give others his phone number easily, nor would he arrange work for his friends and relatives.
She did not expect him to take special care of his ex-wife’s uncle!
While waiting for the call to be picked up, Elon said with some pride, “Well, we’re family, and I’m his elder after all. He would at the very least show me this much respect.”
Unfortunately, reality soon hit Elon in the face.
The phone rang for a long time without being picked up. He called again, but this time, it was instantly disconnected.
Flossie crossed her arms and couldn’t help but snort. “Yeah, I can definitely see how much respect he’s showing you.”
“Ahem!”
Elon awkwardly cleared his throat and explained, “My nephew-in-law is a CEO, so he’s a busy man. I’ll call him again in the afternoon. He usually answers. Even if he doesn’t show me respect, he’ll show you respect.”