Chapter 781 An Apology

Josie was taken aback, and she thought about their era’s context. “Was it a blind date?”

“Yes. In that era, arranged marriages were common. In the blink of an eye, several decades have passed.” He sighed nostalgically and continued, “Looking back, there was actually no love between us at the beginning. But it was quite enjoyable to live that way, with quarrels and fuss, negotiations and compromises.”

Josie burst into laughter upon hearing that.

“I remember the fiercest argument I ever had with her was when I wanted to resign and go teach voluntarily in another place. Our child was only three years old then. We argued so fiercely that it felt like the house was about to collapse.” He was reminiscing, and a hint of pride could be heard in his tone when he added, “Guess what! In the end, I won the argument.

The gentle elderly woman scoffed lightly. “What’s the point of winning an argument? You were only there for two days.”

He expressed his dissatisfaction by saying, “I missed the child.”

In his youth, the elderly man was full of kindness and ambition. He thought his willpower would allow him to stay in the mountains for a long time, but unexpectedly, he collapsed after just two days. When, people are alone, they don’t care about anything, and they’re willing to endure any hardship. However, once they

encounter warmth and get used to that warmth, they become incredibly vulnerable.

but say, “You must’ve missed

that, the elderly man and elderly woman exchanged glances. Even at

many hardships with me over the

she did the housework, took care of him, and made a living. She had been wholeheartedly devoted

on paper. Instead, that perseverance was all it took. It also required a

live a peaceful life with the ones they cared about. In the end, they would hold each other’s hand tightly

to come by

solemn expression. “Young lady, did

slightly dazed. “Yes.”

he not treat you well?”

to me, so good that I feel he is the second man in this world, after Pop, to treat me this well. Suddenly, Josie couldn’t control her trembling. She slowly bent over her knees, seeking a sense of belonging. It was as if a movie was playing in her

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the one who owes him an

later, under Laura’s persuasion, Josie went to the studio to distract herself with some work. However,

here. If Mr. Peeple is here, could

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