Chapter 325
Chapter 325 Protecting Our Loved Ones
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After Seth finished his phone call, Isabe had just boiled a pot of water, perfect for him
to take a shower. She was a bit curious about who was on the phone, but she wisely
kept her mouth shut.
While Seth was showering, she took the opportunity to visit Alice next door. Alice had
walked back on her own. When she saw Isabe entering the yard, she just nced at
her indifferently. Isabe noticed that Alice had prepared tea and there were two types.
of snacks on the table, which looked familiar.
“They were brought by you guys, so sit down and have some,” Alice said casually.
Isabe realized that Alice was starting to soften, and she felt a bit excited, but she had
to remain calm. She sat down obediently, waiting for Alice to speak.
“Where’s that boy? Alice’s voice rang out from behind her
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Isabe responded, “He’s taking a shower.”
Alicemented coolly when she sat down with her, “Quite particr.”
Isabe tugged at her lips, thinking that Seth was alreadypromising as much as he
could. She quietly ate the pastries, waiting for Alice to speak.
After a while, she indeed heard Alice say, “Why didn’t you try to save that child when you
were in the water just now?”
Isabe paused slightly, putting down the pastry in her hand. “Rescuing a drowning
person, without enough confidence, is basically gambling with one’s own life.” She
looked up at Alice and said, “I have a mother in the nursing home, and she only has me
as her daughter. If something happens to me, who will save her?”
Alice was silent.
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Isabe took a sip of tea and continued, “Maybe I’m selfish, but I don’t believe that
person who was saved will treat my mother as their own and take care of her for a
lifetime. Even if they make a promise, I won’t believe it.”
Alice nced at her and said quietly, “ording to you, there is no such thing as
righteousness in the world.”
Isabeughed, “If you have the ability to save someone, of course you should do it.
People praise those who sacrifice themselves for others, but do those who die regret
it? Who knows? When ites to close rtives, no matter who you entrust them to,
you can’t rest assured. You have to protect them yourself.” Isabe talked to herself,
pursed her lips, and looked at Alice’s face, asking, “What do
you think?”
Alice’s expression was indifferent, saying, “I’ve never saved anyone.”
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Isabe took a breath and boldly said, “But you are the one who was left behind.”
Alice’s eyes narrowed, and a clear pain shed through her old and cloudy eye
Isabe lowered her head and said, “He risked his life for his hobby, and those who risk
their lives to save people out of a moment of righteousness, leaving their loved ones
behind, aren’t they the same?”
Alice didn’t give her a look, forcefully put the tea in her hand on the table, and spilled
half a cup of tea.
Isabe lowered her eyshes and continued, “If he were here, you wouldn’t have to
hide here, and you wouldn’t be bullied by people like Gasly.”
“What do you know?” Alice suddenly turned her face, her eyes burning as she stared at
Isabe.
Isabe shook her head and said honestly, “I really don’t understand. Maybe I don’t see
things from a high enough perspective to understand why a person would risk their life
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for their hobbies while they have a family and ultimately leave their loved ones behind.”
Alice stiffened, slowly moved her gaze away, and stared nkly at the wheat field
outside the yard.
“If he were here, he could be harvesting wheat with you,” Isabe said softly.
Alice’s eyes trembled, and she slowly lowered her head, “You… what do you know…”
She murmured this sentence, denying Isabe and herself at the same time.