You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 54

Edric was upset when he learned that Nathan was back.

He couldn't focus on work all day. "She must be with Nathan at this moment, right?"

"What are they doing now? Watching a movie, eating, or having sex like any ordinary couple?"

He couldn't stand those thoughts and grabbed his coat and rushed out of the company. He drove aimlessly and somehow got to Irene's old neighborhood. There was a car accident ahead, and the road was jammed. Edric sat in the car, waiting for the road to be cleared, irritated and impatient.

"I wouldn't take you here if I knew this. So many cars and people..."

Edric heard a familiar voice. He looked over and saw Irene. She was not alone. Nathan, all dashing and handsome, was standing beside her. Nathan was holding a child in his arms. Edric couldn't see the kid's face since he was facing him with his back. Irene kissed the boy on his cheek.

He knew very well how much she wanted a child. His heart suddenly tightened and he stared blankly in the direction of Irene and Nathan.

He came out of the daze when the car behind him honked angrily. The police had dealt with the accident, and the blocked road started to clear. Irene and Nathan passed by his car while holding the kid. He could see the happy smile on her face, yet she didn't notice him at all.

They were strangers now! Edric was troubled by an indescribable feeling. His chest felt congested.

Nathan and Irene had disappeared after Edric found a spot to park the car and turned around. He didn't know why he was so distressed to see Irene and Nathan here together. This place bears Irene's happy memory. She said that she would only share her happiness with Edric. But now she took Nathan here as well. What did that mean?

She wanted to share her happiness with Nathan. What a hateful woman! Edric would like to see how Irene could enjoy her time with another man when her ex-husband was around. Edric parked the car and looked for them around the alley Irene used to live in, but he didn't find them. Edric clearly saw them walking with a child. How could they disappear so quickly?

All of a sudden, Edric remembered that Irene liked to go to the brook behind the alley, so he hurried to the riverside.

Irene took Nathan and Eden to the river bank. Although San Fetillo had been developing rapidly, the neighborhood Irene lived in remained the same as it was more than a decade ago. Poverty protected the neighborhood from pollution. The brook was clear, and the grass was green. They could see tadpoles and fish swimming in the water when standing on the river bank.

"I used to catch fish here when I was a child." Irene gazed at the river, feeling emotional. "My family was very poor at that time and couldn't afford good food. So I came here to catch fish to have a square meal. Once, I was caught in the rain and swept away by the water. Fortunately, I caught the big tree over there and didn't get carried away. My uncle never allowed me to catch fish again ever since that."

from her recount. He gazed at Irene with a sad look, said, "You must have

bitter, but I was very happy!" Irene replied, "I often dreamed of catching fish since my

was standing aside, was very excited. "Mom,

Nathan looked at each

of embarrassment. The water was chill and the sand was soft. She finally experienced it again more than ten years later. Irene sighed, "This may be the last time for me to catch fish here!" Eden did not know what Irene was lamenting about. He also took off his shoes, rolled up his pants, and went into the water. Holding a plastic bottle, he asked Irene to help him catch the fish. Although Irene hadn't done this for years, she was still quite skillful. She caught a few small ones and put them in

raised the bottle and said to Nathan, "Uncle Nathan, come

idea how to catch fish. All he could do was poking around along with Eden when he saw the fish swimming over. Not only didn't they catch the

suddenly grabbed a piece of mud and smeared it on Nathan's face. Nathan was staring at the fish and didn't expect Irene to sneak up on him. Eden laughed loudly when he saw the mud on Nathan's face. Irene didn't spare Eden either. She smeared Eden's face with mud

Irene's face too. With Nathan's help, Irene

looked ridiculous. "Mom, are we having a face mask

a facial mask, a natural clay mask!" Irene and Nathan

was flustered at the sight of such a happy scene when he rushed to the river. He

Irene's hand. "Does he think I'm a dead man?" Anger rose in Edric's chest. He was eager to beat Nathan up until he was humiliated and begged

over and stood by the river. Looking at them in the water, he said, "Mr. White, you're in a good mood!" He stared at them maliciously even

his hostility. "Are you here for inspection,

come to the riverside for inspection? Edric certainly understood Nathan's sarcasm. "This river has beautiful scenery and is a good place to live, especially for retirement. I'm going to build a house on the bank. So I'm here to check the surroundings." While speaking, he stared at Irene with his blazing eyes. Irene used to

wouldn't recognize him. Why should she be afraid? A hint of derision flashed in her eyes. "I used to think of building a house by the river to live

she could move on from

words, "You've always been silly,

watching their duet. "I wonder what your grandma would think if

Mr. Myers, I heard that Madam Myers is eager to have some grandchildren and handpicked a fiancee for you. She has been accompanying her future daughter-in-law to prepare for your engagement.

would bring this up. He didn't want to get engaged to Lily, but it was not the time to explain right now. Nathan was obviously slapping him in the face with this. Edric sneered,

at complimenting others. However, my sharp tongue is nothing compared

understood that Nathan insulted him to take revenge for Irene. He snickered and said, "It's a pity that you used your compassion in the

been an honest man and am not afraid of being judged. On the other hand, there are some people who pretend to be sanctimonious while having

furious. Nathan was well-known for his eloquence and had