Christopher and I were standing outside her ward. Julia’s sob echoed across the room. She really doted on Monica. To be honest, I was so envious of how she was getting love from an elder. It seemed that I didn’t have that kind of luck. Most elders never really liked me.

 

After a while, Julia pushed the door open and walked out of the ward. Then, she said to Christopher, “Chris, Monica wants to see you. Go in and talk to her.”

 

at me. I nodded at him. “Just go. She

the ward with him but I quickly stopped him. This was the worst time for me to go in. I was the last person Monica wanted to

ahead. I’ll wait for you outside. Let’s go home together after this. Okay?” I smiled and gave him an encouraging

patted my head gently. Then, he turned around and walked into the ward. A heavy silence fell over the

my own daughter. Therefore, I don’t want

“I know!” I nodded.

 

breath and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief. “I hope you can stop meeting Chris

that moment, I really should have said yes. But Christopher was in the ward. We were only separated by a door. He could see us clearly through that door. I didn’t want

face, Julia’s expression turned grim. “I’ve always thought that you’re someone who is understanding. But I’m so disappointed with your behavior today. Ms. Tanner, even if you have Chris’ protection, do you think you could be part of the Lane family if I

 

at Christopher. “Mrs. Lane, the man in the ward is my husband. You want me to give up

clear that I won’t approve this marriage!” Julia paused for a few seconds. After that, she

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