When There Is Nothing Left But Love

When I stepped out of the house, Nora lowered her sunglasses and said, “Your dressing today makes you look like a virtuous woman. It’s basically the ideal outfit to wear to meet your partner’s family for the first time. When I have to meet Mr. Murphy in the future, I’ll use your dress as a reference.”

When I got into the car, I could not help but laugh. “I just tied up my hair, put on a dress, and did some light makeup. How does it make me look virtuous?”

She started the car as she said, “You don’t understand. Many elderly folks like girls like you, who look neat, gentle, and quiet because they look like good wives.”

Noticing the antique tea set and premium tea in the back, she said, “You already know what Grandpa likes after only meeting him once. No wonder the old Mr. Fuller picked you to marry his grandson!”

I smiled. “If I told you that I was just lucky, would you believe me?”

She nodded, then bobbed her head to the rhythm of the music that was playing. She replied loudly, “Of course, I believe you!”

All along the way, the music was upbeat. I had already been in a good mood, and listening to rock music only made me feel even better.

It was evening by the time we reached Lavelian Village. Nora drove the car into the village and parked outside an antique-looking villa.

Channing stood with his walking stick at the gates of the villa, seemingly having waited for a long time.

When he saw Nora’s car approach, he could not hide his happiness as he walked down the stairs to welcome her.

As soon as she parked the car, Nora got off and ran toward Channing to hug him. She said playfully, “Grandpa, didn’t I say that you should just wait at home? I know how to drive in. It’s cold at night. What if you catch a cold?”

as he replied, “This girl. Didn’t you say you

morning! By the

Nora pulled me forward. “Grandpa, this is

know her. We met in the

nodded and smiled lightly. “Hello, Mr.

nodded in

introductions, Channing instructed his workers to prepare the food, then brought us into his house. There were only a few people in the

and had already set them on the table. As we entered, the caregiver

a glass of beet juice

me and asked, “What would you like

“I’m fine with anything, Mr. Oberick. I’m not

laughed. “Why don’t you try Nora’s favourite

nodded. “Sure,

of an engine came from outside. It sounded like a car had just parked by

just picked up her chopsticks and had not even taken a bite. She turned to Channing and

was taken aback for a moment, then he shook his head and replied, “No. Who would come and visit

the room and said, “Mr.

tutted and looked at