Elaine seldom went out during this period o f time because of her leg injury and so, she had already been feeling uncomfortable and suffocated for a long time.
It just so happened that at this time when Claire mentioned something about going to the United States, Elaine's first thought as soon as she heard it was that she would have to follow her and go out to experience the world.
What’s more, Elaine already knew that Charlie could make money easily and so, she did not want to miss out on this good opportunity to go out with Charlie. Perhaps Charlie could also buy something for her.
Claire felt as though she had been placed i n a slightly difficult spot when she heard that her mother wanted to tag along.
She felt that the best solution would be for just Charlie to accompany her, and if she were to bring her mother along, the situation would really be a little awkward.
So, she advised Elaine, “Mom, I feel that it would be better for you to rest at home. The United States is a long way away, and it's not easy to get there. Besides, you don’t have any friends there, so you will get bored easily."
Elaine blurted out without hesitation, "I will have to wait until I go there first to know if I will be bored or not. I have also been bored to death staying at home during this period of time. No matter what it is, you cannot leave me alone at home.”
Claire immediately ran out of ideas, and she could only look at Charlie with a helpless expression on her face. She did not know if Charlie had any good ideas to make her mother dispel this idea.
Charlie also wanted Elaine to give up on this thought.
So, he said rationally, “Mom, the reason why Claire is going to the United States this time is to attend a masterclass and go t o school to further her studies. So, it is very likely that she will be very busy at that time. Wouldn't it be boring for you to stay there if she does not have time for you?”
"It's okay." Elaine said without hesitation, "I t does not matter if she does not have the time to care about me. If you guys do not have time for me, I will go out by myself, then. Anyway, I've never been to the United States before, and when the time comes, I will definitely think that everything looks new there."
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