When Violet saw Patrick’s expression, she suddenly had a feeling that Patrick already knew that she
used to like Freddie.
She suddenly panicked. “Patrick, did you hear something from someone?”
Patrick did not hide it from her and said calmly, “Russell told me that the reason. you were with him
back then was to use him as a shield to reject your senior! But that senior is the person you like. The
reason you rejected him was because he already has a fiancée. You don’t want to be a mistress or ruin
other’s rtionships!”
When Violet heard this, her face turned pale.
She looked at Patrick steadily. “Patrick, do you believe me?”
Patrick’s eyes flickered and said, “I believe you. After all, who hasn’t liked a few people when they were
young?”
Violet’s voice was tense, and her throat was dry. “And?”
Patrick looked at Violet’s pale face and could not help but reach out to rub her cheek. “Don’t be so
nervous. I believe you!”
Violet frowned. “But don’t you mind hearing others. say that?”
She realized that she was in a dilemma. She hoped that Patrick would mind, but she also hoped that
he would not mind.
She could not express herplicated feelings at all.
Patrick pondered for a moment and said, “Of course, I mind, but for some time, I don’t mind much
anymore. After all, that only represents your past!”
Violet looked at him. “But you’re starting to mind again, right?”
“Patrick did not n to hide anything from Violet. He said, “That was when I discovered that person
was my eldest brother. I did feel ufortable because I realized that he had a lot of influence on you.
Look… after what you said to him today, you were unhappy yourself, right?“”
Violet’s pupils constricted when she heard this.
She looked at Patrick steadily. “I’m indeed unhappy, but that’s for a reason. Are you
willing to listen to me talk about what happened between me and your brother?”
Patrick clenched his fists tightly, but his face was still tense. “Tell me, I’ll listen!”
Violet pursed her lips slightly. “I did like him before, but now, I’vepletely let go of him. Moreover,
we’ve never been together. Our previous rtionship might be more than friendship. We’re not lovers
yet!”
Patrick’s heart ached when he heard the words “more than friends” and “not yet lovers“.
To be honest, he might not even have such a big reaction if the person she once liked was someone
else.
But Freddie was his eldest brother. Not to mention his rtionship with Freddie, even in the future,
Violet would often see Freddie.
If one’s girlfriend had to meet often the person she once liked, what would the boyfriend or husband
think?
It wasn’t that he didn’t believe her. It was just an ufortable feeling. It was human nature!
Violet’s expression changed again and again when she saw Patrick’s expression. Her eyes shed,
and she smiled bitterly. “Patrick, I know you’re feeling ufortable!”
Patrick stared at Violet silently for a long time. Suddenly, he pulled her into hist arms and said in a
suppressed voice, “If something like today happens a few more times, I’m afraid my lifespan will be
shortened by several years!”
When Violet heard him say that, she could not help butugh. Her depressed emotions did not seem
that bad anymore.
Patrick could not help but kiss her ear. “You heartless little girl. I’m feeling so ufortable, yet you’re
stillughing!”
There was a smile in Violet’s eyes. She no longer looked as sad as before. She looked at Patrick and
said, “Because I’m happy just looking at you. Actually, you might not believe it, but even if I liked your
brother in the past, it was because of kinship more than love. I used to rely on his presence more than
falling in love with him!”
Patrick raised his eyebrows and looked at her, indicating her to continue.
Violet pursed her lips. “When I was in high school, I met Freddie. At that time, not
long after my mother passed away, my father’s attitude toward me suddenly changed. It was as if I was
living in the dark. There was once when I was blocked by
a group
of hooligans on the road. Your eldest brother saved me and taught me how to fight. He taught me how
not to be bullied. His care for me allowed me to see the light in the dark. As time passed, I inevitably
relied on him. Even if I let go of my love for him now, his care and protection for me over the years
made up for my missing kinship. I’m afraid I can’t let go of my gratitude for him in this lifetime. Do you
understand?”
Patrick looked at Violet silently. His eyes were as ck as ink, making people look into his dark eyes,
curious about what he was thinking.
After a long time, Patrick sighed slightly and gently rubbed Violet’s hair. “Baby, I suddenly feel so sorry
for you!”
Violet opened her eyes and stared nkly at Patrick.
Patrick continued, “Actually, I understand you. I also understand that you were protected and taken
care of by my brother when you were at your most helpless. From then on, you treated him as family.
I’m a little envious of my brother. I’m very d that he met you a few years ago a took care of you for
so long. Fortunately, he knew you at that time. Otherwise, my heart would only ache even more today.
However, my brother will still be your family in the future. After all, he’s my brother, and we’re husband
and wife, right?”
Violet was so touched that her eyes turned red. She pursed her lips and endured the tears in her eyes.
She reached out and hugged Patrick. Her voice was a little choked as she said, “Patrick… Why do you
treat me so well?”
Patrick chuckled. “Silly, if I don’t treat you well, how can you like me?”
Violet rubbed her eyes, and a silly grin bloomed on her face. “You’re right!”
Patrick reached out and gently rubbed the corners of her red eyes. He said gently, “Don’t think about
this in the future. If you have anything to say, tell me. Don’t keep it to yourself. I can’t bear to see you
unhappy, understand?”
Violet’s eyes were red as she nodded heavily.
It was Monday, and Patrick went to work.
Violet listened to him and agreed to continue recuperating at home for a day.
At ten o’clock in the morning, Violet had just ced a handful of cat food for her cat when she heard
someone knocking on the door.
Violet frowned and was a little surprised. Very few people knew about Hersey Court’s residence.
She didn’t know if the guest was looking for Patrick or her.
Violet frowned and walked toward the door.
As soon as she reached the entrance, she saw Wendy’s face on the inte.
Wendy had exquisite makeup on today and was wearing a white dress. However, if one took a closer
look, one would notice that her eyes seemed to be a little swollen.
Violet frowned and opened the door.
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As soon as Wendy entered the door, she walked toward the living room like she owned the house.
Violet frowned and followed her. Her tone was a little cold. “Miss Tyler, who are you looking for? What’s
the matter?”
When Wendy heard this, she turned around and nced at Violet. She ignored Violet and walked ove
to sit down.
Then, she slowly looked up at Violet. “Of course, I’m looking for you. Patrick is at work. I know, I called
Mrs. Stanton. You’re the only one at home today!”
Violet frowned. “Why are you looking for me, then?”
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