Chapter 377
That was the first time I’d heard so clearly how Soren had felt about me all these years. I never imagined his feelings could go back so far and run so deep.
To think that an act of kindness from our younger days had remained etched in his heart for so long, so firmly. Jean was equally moved, sighing. “Your brother is truly extraordinary, and your family’s wonderful, too.”
Thank you…
Soleil pressed her lips together in a small smile before continuing. “I was abroad for performances during that time, so I don’t know all the details.
“Initially, my mother supported my brother’s affection for you and even encouraged him to pursue you despite your previous civil partnership.
“She never dismissed your background. Instead, she pitied you, believing you had endured too much.
“Another reason was my brother’s long–standing workaholism. He focused entirely on his career and never mentioned marriage.
“My mother arranged several blind dates for him, carefully selecting accomplished women, yet he refused to meet any of them.
“At one point, she wondered if his orientation was different and even worried that he might be the end of our family’s legacy.
“However, when she discovered that he loved you, she decided that mismatched family backgrounds and your voided civil partnership no longer mattered. As long as he loved you, she accepted you, convinced it was better than him remaining single forever.”
Soleil sighed before adding, “But then you reported your father to the police, and the scandal exploded in the media. After that came your legal troubles with the Kennedy, followed by obstacle after obstacle.
“Your name trended repeatedly on social media during that period, but you don’t know my brother managed everything behind the scenes to shield you from the worst fallout
“Honestly, I wasn’t the one who decided to help you–it was my brother. Since he couldn’t approach you directly, be reached out through Jeannie.”
Jean suddenly understood. “I knew it! I thought it was just a coincidence that you helped, but it turns out it was all part of your brother’s careful planning!!
listened quietly, overwhelmed with emotion on one hand, but also burdened by guilt.
Who wouldn’t want a man as perfect as him?
I never dared to dream that, at my lowest point, I would encounter such an incredible stroke of luck.
Yet, the road ahead was only getting harder.
Even if I set aside my doubts and stood by his side against all odds, there was no guarantee we would win in the
In fact, I was more likely to disappoint him.
“My mother felt sorry for you at first when the incidents started. But when they kept happening, especially after Edith threw acid at you on New Year’s Eve, she grew upset.
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“She even started to think that maybe you weren’t the right person for my brother…” Soleil glanced at me, her eyes filled with caution, worried her words might hurt me.
On the surface, I remained calm, pretending it didn’t bother me. But Inside, my emotions churned. Even though I’d already sensed the change in Lisbeth’s attitude, hearing It confirmed still stung
Because I had truly fallen in love with Soren…
Soleil spoke up again. “And to make things even more… coincidental… lately, my grandfather’s old subordinate, Candy’s grandfather, has been visiting our house often since his retirement. Every time, he brings Candy along. “No one says it outright, but it’s clear they want to match Candy with my brother, hoping to strengthen the bond
between our families.
“But my brother couldn’t care less. Yesterday, when he insisted on bringing you home, he was making his stance clear to our family.”
Soleil’s gaze locked with mine, her tone growing more serious. “My brother has made up his mind. He’s chosen you and wants to be with you.”
Jean, fully engaged in the conversation, turned to me. She seemed both happy for me and worried at the same time.
I forced a smile and glanced at them. “Why are you both looking at me like that? We haven’t broken up. We’re still very much in love.”
