Chapter 682


    Chapter 682 Being Too Kind


    I looked at Gary, who smiled but didn''t say anything. I had heard from Ezekiel that Gary used to be his


    best right-hand man but had missed out on many opportunities for improvement since starting to work


    for me. While I felt guilty about it, he added that this might not be a bad situation for Gary either.


    Then, I concurred with Waylen, "Yes, Ezekiel had previously praised Gary."


    Gary looked surprised and asked, "What did Mr. Hastings praise me for?"


    Feeling discontented, Waylen asked, "Didn''t he ever praise me?"


    Is Waylen jealous?


    While having that thought, I smiled and replied, "Mr. Briar, you just asked me to speak the truth.


    Honestly, Ezekiel never praised you."


    Waylen''s face instantly fell.


    "What did Mr. Hastings praise me for?"


    Gary kept asking about this.


    "He praised you for being capable and considerate in handling matters."


    Upon hearing that, he smiled. "It''s all thanks to his teachings."


    "Huh? Is Ezekiel really good at handling matters? I heard he has a casual personality and thought he


    didn''t understand social norms. Of course, I''m talking about him from over a decade ago."


    Waylen replied, "He understands social norms but chooses not to confirm. More precisely, he''s toozy


    to conform to them. Mr. Hastings doesn''t bother with this world."


    Imented, "He is someone who stays true to his heart."


    Gary added, "The victim has been bullied for so long that he no longer wants to be bullied. So, he


    became a bully himself."


    I asked instinctively, "Does he still bully others now?"


    Waylen answered, "He does."


    "One of you is Mr. Xenos'' assistant while the other is my assistant, yet you both seem to know a lot


    about him."


    Both of them smiled and remained silent, ending the topic.


    Twenty minutester, Alicia came out of the airport. Perhaps she was used to her previous lifestyle, so


    she wore a silk dress, showcasing her well-maintained figure and excellent temperament.


    Although she was growing older, she took good care of herself.


    She looked like a typical noblewoman.


    I took the flowers from Gary and happily called out to her. When she heard my voice and looked up,


    she smiled at me.


    After she arrived before us, I handed her the flowers and helped her with her luggage. I said, "My


    parents are waiting for you at the restaurant. Though I said we could have a meal at home, they


    insisted on taking you out as a way to wee you."


    I had contacted my parents before I came.


    So they had already reserved a private room in a restaurant.


    Not only would my parents be there, but also ir and his wife.


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    Alicia smiled. "There''s no need for such formalities, but thank you."


    Then, Gary took the luggage from my hands, and I casually linked arms with Alicia. Smiling, I urged


    her, "Let''s go."


    Gary and Waylen followed behind us. When Alicia saw no one was around us, she apologized to me,


    "I... I''m sorry for how I treated you in the past."


    Alicia suddenly apologized to me.


    Surprised, I quickly assured her, "It''s fine. Back then, I had just started dating Shawn, and it''s normal


    for you to have your own expectations regarding your daughter-inw. Besides, it''s all in the past. You


    can make it up to me by liking me more."


    When Alicia heard that, she was taken aback and then smiled.


    She praised and advised me, "You are a tolerant child, and I can see that you also have a kind heart


    and are very understanding. But as Shawn''s wife, you must learn to control your kindness. I''m not


    trying to teach you anything but advising. Ree, the path Shawn has chosen will have a lifetime worth of


    dangers. There are countless people who want to plot against him and bring him down, and when they


    can''t find a way to get him, they will turn their attention to his weakness, which is you. So you must take


    him into ount whenever you''re doing anything and consider whether it will affect him. Don''t give


    others a chance to take advantage of you."


    While nodding, I assured her, "I understand. I will be more cautious and careful in the future. Mom, you


    have busied yourself with my father and Shawn''s matters all your life, so can I ask you for advice if I


    don''t understand something? You can ry all your experience to me."


    Alicia looked surprised andmented, "You''re an interesting child."


    I grinned and said, "I''m a good learner."


    "Okay. We''ll talk about itter."


    Afterward, I brought Alicia to thergest restaurant in Bryxton. When we entered the room, my parents,


    as well as ir and his wife, stood up. They came over to greet us, saying, "It must have been a long


    journey."


    Alicia politely replied, "Thank you, everyone."


    Since she wasn''t a talkative person, she basically only answered the questions she was asked during


    the meal while asionally asking me a few questions.


    Once dinner was over, Waylen escorted us back to the Xenos'' Residence.


    The vi was not far from the previous one but several timesrger. The front yard''swn was also


    several times bigger than the other, with lisianthus nted everywhere. The flowers were meticulously


    arranged in flower beds, forming various patterns. In addition to lisianthus, there were many other


    flowers.


    All of them were in full bloom.


    Among those flowers, I recognized white orchids and jasmine.


    In the center of thewn was an artificial pond.


    The water lilies in the pond were in full bloom.


    Meanwhile, the castle-like vi also looked beautiful, with more than one vi on thend. When


    Waylen saw me looking around, he exined, "There are a total of five vis on this property. There''s


    one for Old Mrs. Xenos, one for the Little Lady and Little Master, one for the servants, and one for


    Master Em. The remaining one is for you and Mr. Xenos. The dining room is located in your vi."


    Although there were five vis in this courtyard, the other four were rtively smaller. They were


    basically just a single detached house with several rooms and living rooms. Meanwhile, therge vi


    looked like a standard mansion.


    I was about to speak when Waylen exined to Alicia, "Old Mrs. Xenos, this separate vi is prepared


    to ensure you have your peace and quiet. The things you own in the Xenos Manor have been moved


    here, and Mr. Xenos specifically instructed that although the vis are temporarily divided, they are for


    the children to use when they grow up. For now, everyone will live together as much as possible. Mr.


    Xenos bought this vi with long-term ns in mind. This is his home in Bryxton, so he has carefully


    arranged for everything, including Skyler and River''s future, that''s all."


    Based on my understanding of Shawn, he wouldn''t let Waylen exin these things. At most, he would


    only instruct Waylen on what to do.


    Alicia Haiss nodded to show her understanding. "I don''t mind where I live, so you don''t have to exin


    anything. I understand Shawn''s personality, so I''ll live in the vi you arranged for me. I feel


    comfortable staying alone."


    "As you wish, Old Mrs. Xenos. You will surely like that vi because Mr. Xenos personally designed it."


    With the principle of respecting our elders, Waylen led us to Alicia''s vi, which was just a few meters


    beside ours. So, it didn''t matter whether Waylen exined anything.


    But he still did…


    It seemed like Waylen did have a knack for handling things.


    "Old Mrs. Xenos, do you recognize this door?"