Chapter 145 Secret
In the study, Britney and Nathan were talking about Irene, "Irene has been gone for a long time. Is
there any news about her?"
Nathan chuckled and answered, "Grandma, why do you care about Irene suddenly? I''m really not used
to it."
"I''m just being honest. Previously, I treated her so badly, but Irene actually took the initiative to save me
without even a hint of hesitation. It''s hard to find such a person in this era. It was all my fault back
then." Britney said emotionally, "If it weren''t for me, you two wouldn''t have be like this. Irene
wouldn''t have been in such misery!"
"Grandma, don''t me yourself. Irene and I have never med you. We all understand that you have
your standpoint," Nathanforted her.
"Haven''t you been busy with thepany''s affairs recently? Free some time to meet Irene!" Britney
added, "Don''t worry about Eden. Leave him to me. I promise I will take good care of him."
"We''ll talk about it again," Nathan responded.
"Why do I find that you are not as passionate as in the past? You used to find a way to meet her when I
tried hard to stop you. Now that I''ve given you an opportunity, but you are no longer that enthusiastic.
What happened?" Britney asked.
"Irene has got stuff to do now. I don''t want to distract her," Nathan answered.
Speaking of this, Britney felt more and more strange. A child falling sick was the biggest matter for a
mother. She wondered why Irene left her ill son, Eden, and went back to San Fetillo? "Is there anything
more important than Eden''s illness?" Britney asked.
"The reason she went back is right because of Eden," Nathan remarked.
"Is it because of money?" Britney asked tentatively, "We can afford Eden''s treatment fee for her, can''t
we?"
"It''s not entirely because of money. Money is only one of the aspects. Irene is an independent woman.
She won''t ept others'' help easily unless it''s absolutely necessary," Nathan responded.
"I appreciate her character very much, but she can''t be too stubborn. She should be more flexible."
"It''s not her fault. When she married Edric, it was a great blow to her when she was forced to divorce
him and leave him with no alimony. For Irene, what''s rightfully hers is the one that she earns herself.
Other people''s belongings have nothing to do with her."
"Edric Myers is really ruthless!" Britney sighed. "You said money is only one of the aspects, so what''s
the other aspect?"
"I can''t say that." Nathan shook his head.
"Not even me, Nathan?" Britney was slightly displeased. "Could it be you''re still afraid that I will hurt
Irene?"
"Grandma, I know you won''t harm her, but this matter involves her privacy. Irene doesn''t want too many
people to know about it." Nathan didn''t want to tell Britney the truth. "Anyway, Irene went back to the
country for Eden''s illness. You will know it in the future."
"Privacy? And it''s even rted to Eden''s illness?" Hearing this, Britney became all the more curious.
During this time, she often went to the hospital to visit Eden. Britney had heard Eden''s attending doctor
say before that Eden''s illness was more effective by using the treatment of cord blood transntation.
Quick-witted enough, Britney realized something instantly, but she was not sure. "Therefore, the reason
Irene went back is to find Eden''s biological father? Does this mean that his biological father is Edric?"
Nathan nodded.
It was impossible for Irene to remarry another man right after experiencing such an incident. She had
been married to Edric for so many years and did not get conceived. Even if she got remarried, she
wouldn''t be conceived immediately. Britney''s countenance changed. Her voice raised at once,
astonished. She asked, "Eden''s biological father is Edric?!"
Joanne walked over with the te of snacks in her hands. Just as she was about to knock on the door,
she heard Britney''s voice ringing out from inside. Her hand that was on the doorknob stopped instantly.
"Grandma, keep your voice down!" Nathan shook his head. He couldn''t help praising Britney inwardly
that she could figure it out instantly. "Don''t tell anyone about it."
"I won''t. It''s just that since the child is Edric''s, why didn''t Irene tell him the truth? No one will hurt their
own children. No matter how evil Edric is, he won''t be so cold-blooded and not save his son, will he?"
"Before Edric''s engagement, Irene called Edric and asked him to cancel the engagement with Lily, but
he refused cruelly." Nathan sighed, "It''s Irene''s ill fate to meet such a cold-blooded and ruthless man."
Furious, Britney criticized, "It''s really rare to see such a vicious man like Edric. Irene was really blind at
that time." Thinking that she was most of the reason why Irene married Edric, she med herself in her
heart. "It''s all my fault. If it weren''t for me, she wouldn''t have be this. I''m a sinner! My dear
Nathan, I won''t stop you and Irene from being together again in the future!"
"Grandma, it''s all over. Time for me, and you too, to look forward. It''s not toote now!" Nathan
"That''s true. There are just too many setbacks that appear for you two. No matter how you two are
well-fated, though!" Britney was emotional and told Nathan, "If everything goes smoothly on Irene''s
side, you can hold a wedding with her immediately as long as she agrees to it!"
Joanne did not expect to hear such explosive news. She was shocked and did not dare to stay any
longer. She turned around quickly and left.
Steven was in a good mood as he had taken a load off his mind. When he returned home at night, he
wore a rare smile on his face. Seeing that he was so happy, Deborah asked tentatively, "Did something
happy happen today?"
Steven nodded. "Irene and Edric are about to get married again."
Deborah also smiled. "It''s really a good thing. Have they set the date?"
"It will be in a few days." Steven was not sure either.
"We''ve made her suffer so much when thest time she married Edric. This time, we must prepare a
great gift for Irene," Deborah suggested. She was as excited as if it was Lily who was getting married.
Steven was stunned by Deborah''s reaction. Deborah should not be too delighted, should she? After all,
Edric had almost be her son-inw. He looked at Deborah and asked, "Are you not unhappy at
all?"
"No, why should I? Irene and Edric are a couple in the first ce. I used to ask Lily to break them apart
because Lily was pregnant with his child. Now that they can get back together, I feel genuinely happy
for them," Deborah answered.
"But Lily certainly wouldn''t think so. After all, she truly loved Edric." Steven sighed. "You have to
apany Lily andfort her more. If she feels really sad, you can take her on a trip and have some
alone time."
Steven had rarely cared about Lily like this. Although Deborah yed along with him on the outside,
she felt a little strange from the inside. Did the pigs fly? Something must have happened that Steven
changed all of a sudden.
Deborah told Marie about Irene and Edric''s uing wedding. After that, Marie went to Margaret and
told her about Edric remarrying Irene.
Margaret was very anxious. After she failed to plot against Edricst time, Edric never came to her
again, for they were now not in a good term. Not only did he disappear, but he didn''t even give her a
call. He did not answer her phone, even if she called him on her own initiative. She was troubled and
frustrated. If Irene, a jinx, really married Edric again, Margaret reckoned that she would surely live a
miserable life.
She couldn''t let Edric and Irene get married again. Thus, she had to find a way to stop them as soon as
possible. Marie told her not to be impatient and said that she would go to talk to Rowane. Edric would
guard against them, but not Rowane. Therefore, they could give Rowane some money and ask for her
help. Margaret thought it over and over again, but she couldn''t think of any better way else, so she
agreed.
The next day, Irene told Thomas about Edric''s proposal. Thomas fell silent for a long time and said,
"Irene, I don''t support you to get back together with Edric!"
Thomas never cared about her personal affairs. In the past, he always supported her no matter what
she did. The sudden opposition this time surprised Irene. "Why?" Irene asked.
"Did you get back together with Edric because of love or Eden?" Thomas asked.
"Because of Eden." Irene replied, "Eden will be much better to be with his biological father."
"If it was only because of Eden that you get back together with Edric, I don''t think it is necessary at all.
Jordan and Nathan will treat Eden very well too. They are not worse than Edric, so you don''t have to
"Uncle Thomas, I know that Nathan and Jordan treat me well, but Jordan is engaged now. Nathan is
such a kind person too, and I don''t want to be his burden."
"Irene, you''re not a burden. For those who love you, it''s the happiest thing for them to take care of you.
I hope you can consider carefully about your rtionship with Edric. Edric not only has bad records in
the way he treats you, but he also has an unreasonable mother. With his mother, you and he will
always be in an awkward position. I don''t want to see youpromise yourself for them again like
what you did in the past when you were with Edric. Therefore, I don''t support you to get back together
with him," Thomas exined.
Irene and Thomas were worried about the same matters. She left Thomas'' ce in a gloomy mood. On
the way back, she received a phone call from Edric, saying that he would go homete that night. He
asked her not to wait for him and have her meal alone.
Since Edric was noting back, Irene nned to have her dinner outside. She remembered that she
hadn''t eaten Mexican food for a long time. Right then, Jordan called her unexpectedly and invited her
to have dinner with him that night.
She hadn''t seen Jordan for a long time. Thus, she didn''t refuse.
Since it was Jordan''s treat, he would definitely not take her to some random restaurants. He took Irene
to the Rotate Pce, which was a famous restaurant in San Fetillo. It had 360-degree panoramic
French windows where one could overlook the cityscape while the restaurant rotated on its axis slowly.
The view was especially scenic at night.
Not only could they enjoy the delicious food, but also enjoy the beautiful night view of San Fetillo.
Irene had long heard about the name of Rotate Pce. Not only the environment there was great, but
the taste of the dishes was also unique. Needless to say, the cost was cut-throat too. If Jordan hadn''t
brought her here, she wouldn''t have dared toe here.
Sitting in the rotating restaurant, enjoying delicious food, and looking at the brightly lit city outside were
indeed a kind of enjoyment. However, Irene reckoned that Jordan did not just invite her to dinner. Since
he had not shown up for such a long time, he must have something to say to her.
On that day, Thomas called Jordan and told him that Irene wanted to get back together with Edric. He
requested Jordan to think of a way to stop her. Hence, Jordan came to meet her up.
Jordan was distraught when he heard that Irene was going to be back together with Edric. After
pondering for a while, he finally said, "Today, I heard Uncle Thomas say that you are going to get back
together with Edric. Is it true?"
Irene felt a little embarrassed and thought, "What''s wrong with Uncle Thomas? Why does he go
gossiping like those older women? I just went back to discuss it with him in the afternoon, but he told
Jordan immediately." She disguised herself by taking a sip of water. "I''m still considering," she
answered.
"If it''s just for Eden''s sake, I think it''s not necessarily for you to get back together with him. Let''s not talk
about whether Edric truly loves you or not. Margaret is a problem herself. She is already so hard to
deal with even before you guys get back together. As for what will happen in the future, it''s imaginable,"
Jordan persuaded.
What Jordan said was the same as Thomas. "You are one survivor under Margaret''s despotic power. I
think you should know exactly what you will face if you and Edric get back together. For Eden''s and
your happiness, I think you should think about it carefully," Jordan analyzed.
"I surely will," Irene responded.
"Irene, there are many good men out there. For example, Nathan and I are the best candidates you
can ever find. Even if you have to choose with your eyes shut, you shouldn''t choose Edric, should
you?" Jordan asked.
Looking at how he rmended himself, Ireneughed. "Alright, alright. The one who already has a
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girlfriend, please stand aside!"
Her words made Jordan''s gaze lose their sparkles at once. He and Irene could have been together. But
the goddess of fate tricked them, and they ended up bing passersby in each other''s life.
Now, he was engaged to Joanne. Although he didn''t love Joanne, he was a man of his words. He and
Joanne made the three-year agreement. If Joanne could persevere, he would marry her. He couldn''t go
back on his word.
"I''m just giving an example. Even if you don''t want me, Nathan is always a better choice than Edric,
no? Eden likes Nathan so much. You should think about Nathan for Eden''s sake!" Jordan said.
As he spoke, a familiar voice rang out, "Our seat is over there!"
Irene looked up and saw a pair of familiar figures appear before her eyes. It turned out that Edric was
busy that night because he had to apany Rowane to have dinner here. Irene sneered.
If Jordan hadn''t invited her here for dinner, how could she witness such a good show with her own
eyes? Thinking of Edric''s gentleness and caring for her during this period of time, as well as his
proposal the previous night, Irene''s simper became even more obvious.
"What a coincidence! Fortunately, I didn''t believe him!" Irene thought.