Beloved Old Lover

Before the sun appeared, Kevin got out of bed. He walked quickly to Daniel’s room.

A familiar scene met his eyes, on the balcony, his mother was sitting on a chair, next to the blooming white rose bushes, holding a small watering can in her hand.

“Before Daniel could see the flowers he planted blooming, he left.” Jessica sighed and said.

“I believe he is also admiring the flowers with us.” He gently touched his hand to the blooming flower, smiled, and replied.

Previously, Daniel did not pay much attention to the trees and flowers in the house. The flower bed on the balcony of the villa was originally planted with fleur-de-lis, according to his mother’s preference.

However, since he knew Emily liked roses, he immediately bought plants and planted them himself, replacing the previous fleur de lis bushes.

Although Jessica hated Emily and knew her son planted these flowers for her hobby, because it was his effort, she could not uproot them and could only take care of them every day.

“Mom, remember to eat and drink enough. Now I have to go to the airport.” Kevin took the watering can from her hand, placed it near the flower bed, and helped her stand up.

Both of them looked at the end of the yard at the same time, where there was the figure of an older man carefully pruning a yellow apricot tree. That was the gift that Daniel brought back for his father after a charity trip to the mountains.

A few minutes later, the gate opened and a car slowly entered. Jessica recognized the car as Venn’s.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“Go before you’re late, tell Venn to drive slowly.”

“Yes.”

Kevin hugged his mother to say goodbye and then returned to his room, pulling his suitcase away. He hoped this trip would be a success and even more hopeful that when he returned, Emily would obediently receive him and accept his proposal.

A day without tying her into his life is a day when he cannot rest assured.

The car sped along the road and finally stopped right at the international departure terminal. After dropping Kevin and his luggage off, Venn immediately drove the car to the parking lot.

On this work trip, Venn accompanied him, first to help him quickly solve problems that arose around contract negotiations, and second to give his parents peace of mind. The obsession is still there so they are very worried if he goes to a faraway place alone.

Venn estimated that it would take about half a year for them to gradually calm down and stabilize their spirits.

Before boarding the plane, Kevin called Emily, announced that he was about to leave, and told her to pay attention to her health and tell Daisy if she wanted to buy anything.

In response to him, she appeared to be obedient. He didn’t know right now, she was locking the door and packing her clothes.

In two more days, after paying back the large and small debts, she will leave this place.

The dressing table drawer was originally a place to store mementos between her and Kevin, but now it is a place to store gifts that Daniel gave her.

Most of them are jewelry, there are no silly souvenirs and she also did not write a love diary for him and her.

When she realized her heart was embracing his image and intended to write this love story down on paper, she betrayed him and he was gone forever.

“Daniel, you’re gone so I don’t know who to return these things to. So… I’ll keep them. You won’t blame me for being a greedy girl, right?”

She smiled bitterly, packed all his gifts, and put them in a suitcase. He once said he wanted to make her a queen, not a princess or a child, so she would decide her future and life, not letting money guide love and marriage anymore.

Her loved ones are gone, which means she doesn’t need to sacrifice herself.

After three more days, Irene texted, telling Emily to go to Wine company to complete the debt repayment procedures.

Because Emily didn’t want Kevin to suddenly fly back before she left, she asked Daisy to come with her.

She pretended to talk on the phone in front of Daisy so that Daisy could hear that she was coming to the company to meet with senior staff to agree on transferring the lifelong enthusiasm of her father and his associates to the Unicons group.

“Please sit here and drink tea. After the meeting, I will come back and go shopping with you.” She took Daisy to a small room and said.

“Yes, okay, you go.”

Seeing Emily like that, Daisy was also secretly happy for Kevin. Previously, she used to work as a maid for his family, but when her mother fell ill, she had to return to her hometown and has only been back in the city for a few months now.

While knocking on the doors of rich people to apply for a job, she was introduced to Kevin. When they recognized each other, both he and she were happy, believing that everything was arranged by fate.

The stack of payment orders gradually dwindled with Emily’s every action. Because she didn’t want to owe anyone, she sold all her land and houses to pay them.

She accepted to become a homeless person with no capital so that her father would not be criticized by people anymore. This was the last thing she could do to show him filial piety.

“Emily, didn’t you keep anything for yourself? Some small creditors will not be able to sue us because of the comparison between time and effort in court and money…”

“Sister, I have put myself in the position of a creditor, no matter how big or small, it is their sweat and effort.” She smiled, gently responding to Irene’s question.

Irene nodded and smiled wryly. Yes, Emily was right, she felt the same way herself.

But she is still worried about this boss’s daughter, a genuine lady, living in a luxurious villa who suddenly turned into an empty-handed girl, having to rent a house, will she be able to manage?

“The remaining money is not much, please send it to the company’s senior staff on my behalf and thank them for accompanying my father and the company.”

“Okay. Here is your room key. I just bought you a small wardrobe to hold clothes, two mattresses, blankets, pillows, a mini gas stove, a few pots, pans and dishes. When you move there, let me know, and I’ll come and take you shopping for more things.” Irene put the small key on the table, her voice almost faded.

The two girls looked at each other, their eyes filled with tears. Emily was afraid that when she stood in front of the entire Wine company staff to say her final words of thanks, she would cry. She didn’t want this weak image to reach too many people’s eyes.

Irene hugged Emily, hoping to comfort her somewhat.

The moment Emily and Daisy stepped out of the company gate, she sadly turned her head to look back at the place where her father had spent more than two-thirds of his life.

“Don’t cry, this place still belongs to you, everything that belongs to Kevin will be yours.” Daisy spoke to comfort Emily.

“Yes, I know but I’m also a little sad, sad because I’m so useless.”

“No, how can the person who is loved by the master be useless? It’s just that your strengths don’t lie in these businesses.”

Emily had to admit that Daisy knew how to comfort others, as expected of the person Kevin had chosen.

After wiping her tears, she and Daisy went to a large pharmacy to buy some nerve tonic, then went to the shopping center.

She had no intention of shopping for herself, she just wanted to buy a few things to give to Daisy because, after all, Daisy had taken care of her very kindly these past few days.

By the time both of them returned home, it was already late afternoon. Emily enthusiastically took the broom to sweep the yard while Daisy was in charge of mopping the floor.

Then she went into the kitchen and prepared dinner with Daisy. She wants to clean this house one last time and cook a meal in this kitchen one last time because, after that, she won’t have the chance anymore.

She understood the feeling that when people are about to go away, they feel that all objects, even inanimate land, suddenly have a soul.

Dinner took place with only two people but was extremely cozy and fun. Daisy did not hide anything from Emily, revealing to her that she had previously been a maid for Kevin’s family and told her about the day Kevin was picked up from prison.

“At that time, he seemed to be suffering from depression. Fortunately, his parents’ love helped him overcome that shock and become an excellent businessman. When I heard about Daniel’s death, I also wanted to go to the funeral, but my illness was too serious. I had only recently recovered and was looking for a new job when I met Kevin again. Perhaps it’s destiny.” Daisy’s eyes were sad when talking about heartbreaking stories.

Kevin told her that soon, he and Emily would get married and she would be hired by him as a permanent maid.

Although she was a bit confused when she knew he would marry the person who was about to become his sister-in-law, after all, Daniel had already passed away, so she thought there was nothing unethical about this.

Whatever he said, she would listen, she wouldn’t dare delve into his private life.

“Why don’t you apply to work again in his family instead of looking for a job?”

“It’s because you don’t know. They have a rule that anyone who steps out of their door cannot return. I mean that rule is for maids.”

The meal continued quietly and when it was over, Emily asked Daisy to cut fruit and she made two glasses of lemon tea.

Looking at the maid’s back, Emily could only silently apologize. She was forced to give Daisy an anesthetic so she could leave easily.

The two of them watched the news together, ate fruit, and drank lemon tea. Occasionally, Daisy’s phone vibrated and when Emily glanced over, she realized Daisy was texting with Kevin.

She believed that all day, she hadn’t revealed any loopholes and even if he discovered something now, he wouldn’t be able to grow wings and fly back here to keep her.

Time gradually passed and when Emily realized that the person next to her was yawning, she also pretended to stretch her arms to look sleepy.

“I went to bed first. Not doing anything heavy, just walking around and shopping but I’m still tired. You should also go to bed early. Ah, tomorrow morning I want to eat fried noodles.” She smiled and gently got off the sofa.

“Yes, good night, I will make it for you tomorrow.”

Daisy quickly responded and texted Kevin back. And before she could return to her room, she collapsed on the sofa and fell asleep.

As for Kevin, he felt very secure and happy. He knew Emily still loved him.

She may not be able to accept it at first, but after having time to think carefully, she will realize that he is the second most peaceful place to rest, after Daniel.

What if the relationship is interrupted and reconnected? The important thing is that he loves her dearly and her heart still has room for him.

“Boss, it’s time to get on the plane.” Venn approached, took Kevin’s suitcase and spoke.

“Yes, let’s go.”

He nodded, left the waiting bench, and joined his assistant to line up in front of the boarding gate.

Before he put his phone in airplane mode, he was able to read the response message from the person he loved.

She said she would wait for him to return and gave the Wine company and the rest of her life to him so he could help her handle them.

This humorous message made him feel like she had returned to being the carefree girl of the past.