Dantel looked at Leslie and smiled, so Leslie knew it was someone he knew.


    Immediately, Daniel whispered something in his ear.


    “Got it.” Leslie nodded and stood up. “You keep an eye on things here. I’ll be back in a bit.


    “Alright, Mr. Synder,” Daniel said.


    An old Volkswagen slowly pulled into a vast estate. Two rows of trees wound their way up, and leaves


    curled up on the road, while antique shortmps served as


    non


    embellishments along the path.


    After the car stopped, the family’s driver stepped forward to open the door and took the keys from


    Leslie.


    “Just a quick wipe. I’ll be leavingter,” Leslie informed.


    “Yes, sir,” the driver said.


    With that, Leslie strolled into the house.


    The mansion was in the style of the Synder family’s forest garden, and through the waterside corridor


    was the reception room.


    Leslie turned into the adjacent room, where Linda sat in a grand armchair, brewing tea.


    She was not at all surprised to see him.


    “You rarelye home, yet you came today without needing an invitation. Have a seat.” The tea


    brewed emitted a refreshing aroma, and Linda poured a cup for Leslie.


    Taking a leisurely sip, Leslie nced out the French window at the bamboo forest.


    Linda nced at him and smiled. “You’re rarely so absent–minded. Is it the rumors about Aurelia


    online?”


    “No,” Leslie said ndly.


    Linda considered his word for a moment and immediately guessed what was on his mind. “You will


    eventually get in trouble when you keep looking for one. Lies can be a burden if said too often.


    Lies are the worst things to exist in a marriage.”


    “It’s not time yet,” Leslie said.


    Linda asked, “When will it be time then? When you’ve avenged your grievances? You’ve always had a


    goal, and every step has to be nned toward that goal


    “You can’t even be bothered to stop for a second. Life shouldn’t be like that. Life has its ups and


    downs, surprises, and many exciting things. You can’t ignore everything else just because of your


    goals.”


    Linda insisted on Leslie getting married precisely for this reason.


    Her son had turned into the robot he was studying at some point. He was devoid of expression,


    emotion, or life. She felt guilty that her stubbornness and failed marriage caused her young son to


    suffer great upheavals.


    Over the years, she had been trying to change Leslie, but all her efforts had failed.


    Until one day, she met Aurelia.


    At first nce, Aurelia seemed ordinary, but Linda saw much potential in her. She was vibrant and


    uplifting. This was exactly what Lesliecked.


    In fact, Linda had considered letting them get to know each other before discussing marriage. However,


    given Leslie’s state, she was sure that this approach would nevEZ


    work.


    Leslie’s world was sealed and if she didn’t pry open a gap, he would have never met with


    Aurelia.


    Though she was the one who demanded this marriage, she could see how much Leshe had changed.


    Leslie wanted to argue, but ended up just sipping on his tea. “Maybe another time.


    Linda was overjoyed. She knew what Aurelia was capable of, or she wouldn’t have felt so connected to


    Aurelia the first time they met.


    N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.


    They were destined to be a family.


    “Those two brats are upstairs. Go ahead and talk to them. Do you need my help?” Linda


    asked.


    “It’s fine. She can handle it herself,” Leslie said.


    “Alright. I’m d you’ve learned to protect your wife.” Linda smiled.


    Leslie didn’t acknowledge or deny what she said. Setting the cup down, he got up and


    strode out.


    Linda sipped on her tea happily and wondered when she would have grandchildren.