Chapter 340

In a way, it was a sigh of relief.

"Vera, as long as you understand that it's impossible with Mr. Reid, that's all I need to hear. I just don't want you to get stubborn again, where no one can talk sense into you."

"Mom, I won't be like that anymore."

"Look, Mr. Reid may be impressive. He buys you books and orchids, and there's no doubt he's making an effort. But your dad and I aren't naive.

"Even if he treats you well, what good is it if his family doesn't approve? If his parents look down on you, your life will be hard.

"And let's not forget, a man like him is always surrounded by many women who'd want him. Remember, a man's heart can change in the blink of an eye, and we can't afford to make the same mistake again."

"Okay." Vespera lowered her gaze and nodded. "I understand."

"You've only been divorced for a short time, so there's no rush to find someone."

"I'm not in a hurry."

Vespera smiled faintly, her eyes filled with unshed tears.

Wanda rinsed the fresh tomatoes she had just bought and handed one to her.

"Your dad and I can only give you advice, but the final decision is yours. I can buy you books, but orchids are too expensive. We'll return them once your dad takes care of them. It'll be fine."

"Okay," Vespera replied, picking up the tomato Wanda had washed.

She sat down at the table and took a bite.

tomato was

lovingly tended to his flowers. The

she said coldly. "Once I return them, there won't be

house, her stomach still full from the large

been any parking spaces available when she came on

vacant space in

forward, she heard

"Vespera!"

and turned

stepping out of the building, looking like he was on his way

Benjamin," she greeted him

her, she couldn't exactly walk

acknowledging him.

he was six years older than her. Back when he tutored her, he was already

Vespera address him

but feel a pang of disappointment. He chuckled. "From now

Vespera smiled politely.

quickly changed the subject. "Are you headed

small talk with acquaintances was something

his phone. "Let's add each other

for

knew exactly what he was

his mother, Helen Cunningham,

"Alright, sure."

handed him her

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