Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“Okay, it’s getting late. You should turn in early,” Halston said.
He patted his mother’s shoulders, and tried to comfort her softly.
“I don’t blame you. I know you and Daddy have woes you can’t talk about. Outsiders could always be objective, but only those involved would know how difficult it is to make a choice. I’m being punished now, but I believe everything will improve from now on.”
“I’m sure of that.” Francine sighed. She admired Halston, but she also felt sorry for him. “You didn’t let me down. You could take whatever that came.”
“I need to, even if I can’t.” Halston cracked a bitter smile. “I’m not as strong as you think. But after pondering over it, I realize that we’ll be happier being separated. Why should I force her to be with me if we’re happier apart?”
“So, you could take whatever that came your way.” Francine looked toward the second floor. “If you’re willing to forget about your old love and look for a new one, it’s a sign that you’ve let go of the past. I’m curious as to what kind of woman can charm you. I guess she should be quite straightforward, since she got so drunk and vomited on you.”
“She…” Halston just wanted to avoid trouble, so he didn’t explain much. “Yes, she’s special. She can easily affect my mood.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, that’s not easy. You two should rest well tonight. I’ll cook early in the morning and welcome her nicely.”
Although Francine liked Flossie better, she chose to give the latter up because of the obstacles of reality.
If the drunk woman upstairs was a nice person, Francine would welcome her to be a part of the Guajardo family enthusiastically. She wouldn’t be as strict as before. She wouldn’t look down on the latter’s identity, status, looks, or academic qualifications.
Francine would just care about two things she wanted to see if that woman was kind, and loved Halston sincerely. If that woman could do that, Francine would accept her even if she was a beggar living on the street. All Francine wanted was her son’s happiness.
Suddenly, Francine had an idea. “Well, I’ll go take care of her now since I’m not sleepy.”
“That’s unnecessary!” Halston hurriedly said. “You’re the matriarch of the Guajardo family. It’s inappropriate for you to take care of a drunk young woman. When she’s awake tomorrow morning, I’ll bring her over to greet you all.” Although he had made such a promise, Halston had decided to take Flossie away the next day before dawn.
“It’s fine. Stop saying that. I just want my son to find true love. To her, I’m her future mother-in-law. It’s fine for me to take care of my future daughter-in-law.”
However, Francine’s curiosity kept disturbing her peace. She wanted to check that woman out immediately. instead of waiting until the next day. She could even take care of a drunk young woman by disregarding her station.
“Okay, stop. I’ll go take care of her now.” Then, Francine left quickly.
“Mom, don’t…” Halston wanted to stop Francine, but the latter moved agilely and bypassed him.
She quickly reached the bedroom on the second floor.
Francine opened the door to the bedroom, and immediately smelled the unpleasant stench of alcohol.
She quickly developed a very bad impression about the woman lying in bed, but she kept consoling herself inwardly.
“It’s okay.
As long as my son likes her, I can even accept a beggar.
It’s fine even if she drinks.
People who love to drink are healthy!” At the same time, Edith went upstairs with the cleaning tools.
“Madam Guajardo, please wait a moment.
I’ll clean it up for fear that it might be too smelly for you.” “Okay, you’re just in time.
Hurry up and clean it up!” Francine quickly urged Edith to go into the room to clean it up.
Meanwhilr, she stood aside and watched the woman lying in bed.
“Tsk, would a decent woman drink so much? And she vomited all over the bed…
It’s baffling that Master Guajardo didn’t get mad,” Edith complained while wearing a mask to clean up the room.
As an experienced housekeeper of Guajardo Manor, it had been many years for her to take care of the Guajardo family.
Hence, she had long regarded them as her family, especially Halston.
She had taken care of him from when he was still young.
However, she had no right to inquire into the kind of women Halston dated, let alone comment on it.
Still, she was greatly attached to Halston and inevitably complained a little.
While standing aside, Francine frowned and pinched her nose.
She praised the woman insincerely, “It’s fine.
Women who drink are straightforward.
I think she’s pretty good.” “Madam Guajardo, you’re acting weird…” Edith smoothly changed the bedding and mattress.
Then, she turned around and sized Francine up.
“You used to be picky.
Mrs.
Guajardo is a very nice woman, but you found many things wrong about her.
Why are you so tolerant now?” “Well…” Edith glanced at the woman who was sleeping soundly in bed.
She kept shaking her head.
“This woman can’t be compared to Mrs.
Guajardo.
I’m afraid she might be a player who frequents bars.
If she’s dating Master Guajardo, she’ll be a bad influence to him.”” That’sm prejudice” Francine watched the woman in bed, and said calmly, “Not all women who drink are indecent.
I did the same, and got quite drunk myself.
But I’m not a bad woman, am I?”
Edith cleared her throat and ignored Francine’s woeds
She continued with her chores.
In a bigger picture, Francine wasn’t a bad woman but a philanthropist.
However, opinions about her became less objective when a specific person was condemned
At the very least, Edith felt that
Francine wasn’t nice to the former e
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