GoodReadJust as Scarlett entered the house, Lucy brought her a bowl of soup. "Ms. Reed, it's raining. Eat schicken soup to get warm." Scarlett smiled. "Thank you." Looking at Scarlett, Lucy remembered Chloe. Her eyes were wet. "Ms. Wilson said that Chris has a very beautiful girlfriend. Ms. Wilson has seen her and likes her very much." Scarlett paused. "Don't be sad. | think Ms. Wilson didn't want to distress you." Lucy nodded. "Ms. Wilson told us not to cry, but I'm old and emotional. Sometimes, I just can' t control myself." Lucy wiped her tears. She gazed at Scarlett while talking about Chloe. "Ms. Wilson had a hard time. My mother used to work for her family. She said that they were once very wealthy but suddenly went bankrupt. Therefore, Ms. Wilson's father jumped off a building and left Ms. Wilson and her mother alone. Ms. Wilson had been living happily in her childhood. However, after they went bankrupt, the debt collectors kicked doors and smashed windows every night to intimidate Ms. Wilson and her mother.
"After Ms. Wilson chere, her mother couldn't accept the fact and vented her anger on Ms. Wilson every day.
Ms. Wilson had to earn money to support the family and get good grades at school. Ms. Wilson was very strong.
Otherwise, she would have given up! Later, she met Mr. Clinton, and they started the Ul Group. However, the financial crisis happened. They were in debt again.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Finally, they got through it. Everything becbetter. Mr. Clinton had a car accident and lost a leg, but they were still happy. Yet their happy days didn't last long. Six years ago, Mr. Clinton was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Half a year later, he died. Ms. Wilson lost her husband.
"She said she felt bored living alone. If the Ul group hadn't been taken over by those bad guys, she would have killed herself." Lucy choked up. Scarlett pulled out a tissue and handed it to her. "That's all history. Ms. Wilson wanted us to live happily." Lucy took the tissue and said thank you." When Ms. Wilson's family had an accident, | was about eight years old.
Hearing that the Wilson family was bankrupt, my mother stole an antique vase from them and ran away with her lover. If Ms. Wilson hadn't takenaway, | might not have been able to survive! Ms. Wilson was a very kind person, but why was she so unlucky?" Scarlett felt sorry for Chloe, sighing slightly. "Think about it from another angle. Maybe Ms. Wilson missed Mr.
Clinton so much that she couldn't wait to meet him and passed away so early.” Lucy calmed down after crying for a while. She dried her eyes and looked at Scarlett." Ms. Reed, Ms. Wilson and Mr. Clinton devoted their lives to the Ul Group. Please don't let it fall into others' hands!” "Don't worry. Chris won't let that happen." "I've forgotten myself. I'm sorry. Ms. Reed. | heard that you flew to Liechtho without resting yesterday. Now that Ms. Wilson's matter is over, please go to sleep.” Scarlett finished her soup. "Okay, thank you. The soup is nice." Lucy smiled, took the bowl, and went to the kitchen.
Scarlett walked back to the guest room.
She was a little drowsy.
It was late at night in her country. Scarlett was tired after the trip.
However, when she lay down on the bed, she couldn't sleep.
Scarlett felt sad for Chloe's death and was worried about Chris.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmScarlett sat up, got out of bed, and stepped to the window.
It was drizzling outside. Scarlett looked down and found that the garden downstairs was filled with blooming roses.
Scarlett stood in front of the window, staring blankly at the roses.
At noon, Lucy knocked on the door. "Ms. Reed, lunch is ready. Do you want to eat lunch?” Afraid of waking up Scarlett, Lucy said in a low voice.
Scarlett didn't sleep. She withdrew her eyes, turned around, and went to open the door. "Yes, thank you." Scarlett and Lucy were left alone in the villa. After lunch, Lucy went to have a nap. The villa was silent.
It was still raining outside. Scarlett walked into the garden with an umbrella.
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