Chapter 424 Heart-To-Heart Talk


    "Good morning, Mrs. Morris. Seeing Belle, Ruth greeted her politely with a smile."


    "Belle stopped and asked with a smile, ""Morning, Ruth. What brings you to Fragrance Garden?"""


    "Ruth stepped forward and informed her. ""Actually, it has to do with you. The Old Madam wants to see


    you."""


    "Oh, I see. Belle was stunned. So, the Old Madam knew that she hadn''t gone to work yet. She


    immediately asked, ""Ruth, do you know why she''s looking for me?"""


    "I''m not too sure about that. She just told me to call and ask if you were still around. When she heard


    you hadn''t left yet, she asked me toe over to invite you there."


    "Surely enough, it was so."


    "Belle chuckled. ""Okay, Ruth, let''s go then."""


    Ruth nodded with a smile. The two of them got onto an electric vehicle and headed for Ink Garden.


    Sophia was sitting on herzy chair as usual. The air conditioning was set to a nice temperature and it


    was veryfortable.


    "When Belle silently walked in, Sophia was still resting with her eyes closed."


    "Her head of silver hair wasbed neatly, and her wrinkled hands rested on her knees. Her face was


    riddled with age."


    "Belle watched her quietly. For the first time, she felt that this old woman in front of her had really aged.


    She was past her golden years."


    "She stood there silently, hesitating whether she should wake her up."


    Sophia suddenly opened her eyes and looked at her with her blurry eyes.


    Grandma. She hurriedly bowed and called in a soft voice.


    Sophia looked at her with her eyes wide open.


    "That year, Sophia''s eyesight and hearing had deteriorated quite a lot. It took her a long time to get her


    vision to focus and see things clearly. Her hearing wasn''t as sharp as it used to be either."


    Are you Belle? Sophia looked at her and asked in a trembling voice.


    "Grandma, it''s me. Belle came closer to her and raised her voice to her ear."


    Sophia heard her clearly and her eyes lit up. She turned to look at her.


    "Belle, my good granddaughter-inw. She looked excited and grabbed her hand. ""Come, sit down in


    front of me. Let''s have a good talk today."""


    Okay. Belle obediently sat down on the chair in front of Sophia.


    "Belle, I know that you are busy, and there are a lot of things to deal with at thepany. The house is


    so huge, and you still have to work and take care of your husband and son. It must be hard on you.


    Sophia held her hand and patted the back of her hand as she spoke lovingly."


    "It''s okay, Grandma. These are my responsibilities. I''m still young after all. Belle smiled rxedly, as if


    she was not afraid of anything."


    "Belle, do you know what I''m most proud of in this life? Sophia asked with a smile."


    Belle was dumbfounded and quickly shook her head with a smile.


    "Sophia chuckled and said loudly, ""I''m most proud of the fact that my grandson, Calvin, has married


    you. You are the pride of the Harvey family."""


    "As soon as she said that, Belle was a little shocked. After a pause, she quickly shook her head and


    denied it. ""Grandma, you are being too dramatic with your praise. I am just an ordinary woman. I don''t


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    deserve such praise."""


    "She knew that Sophia had a good impression of her, but Sophia had gone overboard with her words. It


    was impossible. Belle was sure that she was just saying it out of courtesy."


    "So, she just smiled and didn''t take it seriously."


    "Belle, don''t doubt me. I''ve lived to this age. So, I read people well. You''re an amazing granddaughter-


    inw. You''re definitely worthy of my praise. As if she had seen through Belle''s thoughts, Sophia once


    again held her hand tightly and praised her."


    "Sophia''s words were sincere. Upon hearing this, Belle felt warmth in her heart, and her eyes became


    a little moist."


    "Belle, I''m getting old. In the future, you will be in charge of this family. I hope that you can shoulder this


    important burden. Take good care of the Harvey family and make us proud. I am cing all my hopes


    on you. Please don''t let me down. This way, even if I end up in the afterlife, I will be happy. As Sophia


    spoke, her eyes turned moist and she even choked on her sobs."


    "Belle suddenly had a sad feeling, and her heart tightened. She took Sophia''s hand and said


    "When Sophia heard this, sheughed heartily."


    "Child, I know my own body well. It''s a miracle that I''ve even lived until now. I am content. Now, I have


    a great-grandson, a good grandson, and a good granddaughter-inw. For me, this is better than


    anything else. I am really satisfied with life. Sophia sighed and pointed at the cup of water on the table."


    Belle immediately understood and quickly picked up the porcin cup on the table. She supported


    Sophia''s head whilst she fed her a sip of water.


    "Grandma, have a good rest. Let''s talk more some other day. Belle was worried that she was tired and


    consoled her softly."


    "No, Belle. I want to talk to you while I can. I''m fine. Don''t worry about me. I have wanted to tell you


    these for a long time, Sophia said seriously, shaking her head."


    "Belle knew that Sophia rarely looked for her, except when she had something to say. Thus, she just


    told her very seriously, ""Grandma, go ahead and speak your mind. I''m listening."""


    "Good girl. Sophia held her hands tightly and said earnestly, ""Belle, an outstanding woman grows


    through the rain and storm, you must be able to withstand the test of time. To marry into a wealthy


    family, you must know how to face whates your way. Be courageous and more forgiving than any


    other ordinary woman. I''ve watched you grow up. So, I know you have all of these qualities. I still


    remember when I first saw you as a child. I immediately knew you were to be Calvin''s wife. I am never


    wrong."""


    "Sophia''s words were from her heart. Although it seemed like she was praising Belle, but in fact, she


    was preaching to her about the principles of life. There was a deep meaning behind her words."


    Belle listened carefully as she pondered over the meaning behind Sophia''s words and actions.


    "Child, it''s not easy to be a woman from a wealthy family. It is not as glorious as it looks on the surface.


    The hardships you will face are much more than that of ordinary women. So, I''m begging you, no


    matter what hardships you face, you must protect the Harvey family empire together with Calvin. Can


    you promise me that you''ll never give up?"


    "Sophia held Belle''s hands tightly, and her muddled eyes were suddenly so bright. She looked straight


    at her, and expectations were written all over her face."