NovelAppUpon hearing those words, Jessica couldn't help but steal a glance at Leopold. His lips tightened, each syllable spoken by Aurelia sounding like nails on a chalkboard to him.
What did she mean by that? Did she think he didn't love her enough, or that she didn't love him at all? "What do you think true love is?" he asked.
Aurelia said indifferently, "True love is, | suppose, putting her first at all times. Through thick and thin, with undivided devotion, even if one passes away, the other wouldn't dream of remarrying." Leopold frowned slightly, "Do you think I'm incapable of that?" Aurelia scoffed internally but kept her outward composure, "We're still young, and we haven't faced the real tests yet." A bitter smile crossed Leopold's handsface, "We've been through enough, haven't we?" Wasn't the torment he endured sufficient? Was he really such a disappointment that she couldn't feel a shred of love from him? Aurelia didn't respond, bowing her head to focus on her breakfast, acting as if she hadn't heard him, or perhaps deliberately ignoring his words.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey had indeed been through a lot, but all it had brought her was pain and disappointment, without a hint of feeling treasured or cared for.
Now, even after their reconciliation, disappointment was all she felt.
The silence weighed heavily on Leopold, making even the luxurious taste of his soup seem bland.
After breakfast, Aurelia dropped Kane off at school and ran into Arnold by the gates.
William and Kane walked hand in hand into the schoolyard.
Aurelia told the driver to head back and got into Arnold's car.
She couldn't chat much with Arnold on Whatthe day before with Leopold around, but now was the perfect opportunity for a proper conversation.
"Did Fredric ask for your support at the family meeting?" Arnold nodded and replied, "It doesn't matter to me. It's your opinion that counts." Aurelia massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on, "I don't know what to do. I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, there's Sheryl, my sister-in-law, and on the other, Jelena, my cousin. Who should | support?" Arnold spoke softly, "I understand your dilemma. Morally, you feel you should support Sheryl. But in terms of family ties, you want to support Jelena, who, if she becomes your sister-in-law, would be more supportive of you within the Stirling family." His words resonated with Aurelia.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmArnold always had a way of understanding her better than anyone else, her irreplaceable confidant.
"You're right. What should | do?" "If you choose Jelena, Sheryl will hold a grudge and becyour adversary. The other in-laws might also harbor resentment. If you side with Sheryl, your relationship with Jelena could fall apart, and Fredric would blyou. Most importantly, Sheryl may not be grateful, and might not assist you when you're in a bind. As long as there's a lingering connection between Jelena and Leopold, she might blyou," he analyzed carefully.
She exhaled in frustration, "So, either way, I'm in the wrong. | can't please everyone." Arnold patted her shoulder gently, "Then don't do anything. Don't pick sides. Just watch and wait. Things won't be calm for a while, and surely enough will happen to clarify your choice." His advice was a revelation to Aurelia, bringing a smile to her face.
"A word from you is worth a decade of learning." Arnold's grin was nothing short of charismatic as he said, "As your only confidant, it's my duty to help ease your burdens." She returned his smile, "Finding a true friend in life isn't common. | consider myself truly lucky." "Likewise," Arnold said with a laugh. He knew well that his place in her life was something Leopold could never fill.
Leopold was like an iceberg, unlikely ever to open his heart to her.
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