“I'm just excited for you guys. When are you guys getting married?” Caspian asked.
“We need to talk to Della first,” Larry lifted his head and gazed out of the window.
They're the ones getting married. What does it have anything to do with Della? Bemused, Caspian cast a puzzled look at Larry.
“Joan has mentioned that she wants to get Della's blessing,” Larry explained.
“That will be difficult. Ms. Duff has left.”
“Where did she go?”
“Going back to her country, I guess,” Caspian replied.
Larry thought Della was being really sensible. Her efforts in pursuing true love were in vain, and there was a limited chance that her career could flourish in Chanaea. The better option would be for her to head back to her hometown and thrive there.
“Ms. Duff is really heartbroken this time, but I think she handled it really well though,” Caspian muttered.
Larry's words made a mark in Delia's life, and let her see things from a fresh perspective. He essentially made her realize that no matter how much effort she was putting into the matter, Larry would not have a change of heart.
“She left you this before she left,” Caspian said and handed over a little package to Larry.
He opened it, and there were photos of him and Della when they were overseas.
The photos were reminiscent of his time spent together with her; the joy and sorrow alike.
“Larry, there's a USB drive here!” Caspian shrieked.
“Hello, Larry. I guess when you're watching this, I'm already on the flight back to my country. I know you will be sad to part with me, but don't. I am really sorry for the thing that happened to Joan. I was being really rash...”
It was a short video recorded by Della. Although it was not lengthy, anyone who watched it would think that she had put a lot of thought and effort into it.
“Larry, do you think you should call Ms. Duff?” Caspian suggested in a small voice.
“No, she will understand.”
Larry heaved a sigh of relief, not because he was finally freed from her tenacity, but because the
woman was finally matured “Okay, keep it,” Larry said.
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