In an attempt to bid farewell to the man, I turned around and saw him placing his hands on his chest with a satisfied beam, indicating he would always hold me dear in his mind. I responded with a smile, indicating I was of a similar idea.
Once I wrapped up the conversation, I returned with Isabelle as she was there to take me home with her. It was pretty obvious it was an attempt of hers to keep me away from Christopher.
When we were on the way back, we passed by the subsidiary of the Tanner family. Isabelle had her flickering eyes glued to the building, but I couldn’t figure out the sort of things she had in mind. I asked when I recalled the conversation I had with Nathan, “Mom, can you do me a favor and let the Tanner family off the hook for once?”
Unable to fathom the things I had brought up, Isabelle asked with a frown, “What? Are you seriously asking me to forgive those from the Tanner family? Aren’t you aware I’m the rightful owner of the company? Are you telling me to hand over the ownership over it to someone else?”
Indeed, the Tanner family had acquired the initial capital to venture into the corporate world from the Anderson family. After much consideration, I asked, “Mom, you’re currently living a blissful life with Mr. Goldstein, aren’t you? Why don’t you let bygones be bygones and forget about it?”
Isabelle’s face puckered in irritation as if she was irked by the things I mentioned. Gritting her teeth, she announced, “That’s enough! You’re not supposed to poke your nose into my business!”
She seemed to be holding a strong grudge against the members of the Tanner family, especially Nathan—she would get increasingly worked up whenever I mentioned something about them up.
In order to persuade her, I enunciated, “Mom, I’m already twenty-five-year-old. I’m not sure of the things bothering you, but don’t you think it’s time to move on in life? Don’t you think we owe him at least this much for bringing me up even when he’s aware I’m not his daughter throughout the years? It’s the least I can do to return the favor.”
Isabelle remained silent and turned around, staring dead ahead of her. A few minutes later, she turned around and let out a long sigh. “I’ve never seen such a silly woman like you throughout my life. Why are you trying to do him a favor when you’re aware you’re not related to him at all? On top of that, you paid me a visit for something similar when you weren’t even aware of the truth. Aren’t you holding a grudge against him for mistreating you?”
I shook my head and remarked, “I once resented them for the miseries they brought upon me throughout the years, but I thought it was impossible for me to sever ties with him. When I was made aware of the truth, I knew I was in no position to pick on him since he wasn’t even obliged to raise me. Can you consider doing me a favor to salvage the only memories left?”
Sighing, she gasped out her answer, “Alright, we’ll meet them in person to discuss the next best course of action tomorrow. I want him to know I’m merely trying to do you a favor.”
I heaved a long sigh of relief since I had successfully resolved the issue. In spite of the urge to figure out the identity of my father, I knew it wouldn’t be wise to bring it up since she wasn’t in the mood to talk about it.
Isabelle asked me to spend the night with her. I thought she had many things to share with me, but she tucked herself in and slept like a log once she carried out her evening routine.
“Mom, I have so many things to tell you, but why does it seem as if you have no intention to talk to me? Can you tell me what I am supposed to do next?” I muttered to myself and continued tossing and turning in bed.
In the end, I brought myself out of the room and returned to my room next door since I couldn’t fall asleep. Standing next to the window, I lost myself in a train of thought while staring at the stunning cityscape.
As I tried to gather my thoughts, I caught a silhouette next to the window. A man sneaked his way into my room and took me by surprise.
I was glad I hadn’t shrieked since the mysterious figure was none other than Christopher. He greeted me with a smile, “Eve, I’m here to keep you company.”
