A big hand stretched out from under the table and held one of her tiny hands, gently yet with such firmness. The soft and warm palm instantly brought warmth to her heart, calming her. She turned her head and met Hansen's gaze. At that moment, he was looking at her with so much affection, as if he could see the sadness deep down in her heart. He winked at her, sending his deep love to her.
Jenna's gloominess disappeared in an instant as her heart welled up with happiness.
"Come, eat this. It's your favourite," He picked up a piece of chicken amusingly and placed it on her plate as he said gently. He leaned closer to whisper in her ear, "Be happier, Jenna. Mom and Dad are here."
It was as if the grey mist in her eyes was blown away by the breezy wind at once. She blinked her sparkling eyes and gave him a smile, a smile so warm and inviting, like the long-awaited summer sunlight.
The night was quiet and peaceful.
After the rare reunion dinner, Trevor and Marissa returned to the hotel with Hansen accompanying
them.
When Jenna finished her work and returned to her bedroom, Sara was sitting on the bed and waiting for her.
"Mom, why haven't you slept?" Sitting down beside her, Jenna asked gently. She was not surprised when she saw Sara sitting on her bed. She knew what was going on in her mind.
"My silly daughter, do you think I can sleep?" She took her hand and sighed.
"Mom, you can't sleep because of their arrival, right?" With a smile, Jenna asked, though she knew the answer.
Sara looked at her and said reproachfully, "You really can't be kept at home. Look how happy you were at the sight of Hansen's parents. Can't you be more reserved? You're a woman."
Jenna was taken aback for a moment. Her face turned slightly red.
Was she really that obvious? Or was it Sara who cared too much for her marriage and that no matter how she looked at her daughter, she felt that it was too bare-faced?
"Mom, then, what are your thoughts now?" She hung her head low and mumbled the question.
"Whatever my thoughts are, will you listen to me?" Sara looked at her and asked, keeping a straight face.
Jenna lifted her head to look at her, not understanding what she meant. From her expression earlier, she should have agreed, but her question seemed to be a little far-fetched.
"Mom, they've already given you the sincerity you requested, haven't they?" She whispered as she dropped her head.
"It seems that you are really impatient." Sara looked at her with disapproval and nudged her forehead with her finger. She sighed and continued, "You don't get me. Do you think I really wanted their sincerity? It's for your future. I'm afraid that their family will bully and look down on you. Now that things have come to this point, tell me, what I can do!”
Jenna raised her head, her eyes sparkling.
"Tell me, what's your plan now?" Sara looked at the vivid light in her eyes. She had already understood everything clearly. As a mother, how could she not understand her own daughter's thoughts? However, she still asked seriously.
She hoped that Jenna could say it out loud, so that she could understand what she herself really wanted.
Jenna lowered her head again and gave it some thought. Then, she looked up at her mother, saying firmly and decisively, "Mom, Hansen truly loves me, and I love him too. Since we truly love each other and he had already done everything he could for me, I have no reason not to go back with him. Hence, my choice is to bring Jerry with us. After we have been through all those hardships and tribulations, I believe that we will be happy from now on."
Her words were light, but her will was firm. In her eyes, there was only courage and frankness, as well as determination for love.
Sara looked at her face, deep in thought. After a long while, she patted the top of her head with her hand, sighing. "My child, since you have decided, then so be it. As a mother, I can only fulfill my duty by helping you fight for those things, but child, I want to tell you that being the wife of a wealthy family is never easy. You must be mentally prepared. No matter how much Hansen loves you, he is still a man. He will be frequently tempted. You should have enough patience, be as strong as a dandelion, and firmly hold onto the man's heart."
Jenna's eyes became teary.
Although Sara's words made her heart skip a beat, she was soon intoxicated by the happiness that was within her reach.
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