“So this is the reason you didn’t want to go on a blind date.” Jennifer saw through the cause and effect
at a glance.
Rose knew she was wrong. She bent and dared not look at her grandma.
“I shouldn't be hiding it from you, but I didn't know how to tell you yet.”
“Rose, how did you live these years? Did you never go abroad at all?” Jennifer felt sorry for her
granddaughter.
“Grandma, I had a bit of hardship at first, but there were still many good people in this world, so I had a
good time with Doris.” Rose recalled the days when she lived with Doris, feeling painful yet happy.
Jennifer took the phone and looked at the pink little girl in the photo with two tall pony-tails on her head,
a white skirt, and a red belt tied into a bow. White long-legged socks, small leather shoes, and pouted
lips made her look very cute.
“Is this really your daughter?” Jennifer’s wrinkled palm slowly stroked the photos. She still felt it unreal.
“Yes. Isn't she cute?” Rose looked at the photo next to her grandma.
“She’s exactly the same as when you were a kid.” The cloud of anger on Jennifer’s face disappeared at
this moment, and she smiled.
“So grandma is not mad at me for the sake of Doris?” Rose tried to please her grandma.
“How can it be that easy? You have been hiding something so big from your grandma for five years! I
missed out five years of time with Doris! These five years, who will give me them back to me?” Jennifer
pretended to be angry with a stern face.
“Grandma, I will bring you Doris tomorrow. Take a good look. Will you take a closer look?” Rose linked
arms with her grandma. She started to act like a lovely child again.
“Yeah, you came back all by yourself, so what about Doris? You left her in City Y by herself? Who will
take care of her? Aren’t you worried? What kind of mother are you?” Jennifer sighed, expressing her
anxiety.
“Grandma, don't worry, I have already taken Doris to City H. She is at Nora’s place. She eats well and
has fun and sleeps well.” Rose had a video call with Doris before going to bed last night.
“With the Cooper girl?” Jennifer turned to look at Rose beside her. “Then you go and pick her up now.
How can our family’s child live at someone else’ place?”
“Grandma, it’s quite late. Children go to bed early, so we can't just go and wake her up.” Rose showed
the time to Jennifer. “Plus, you just fainted today, and your complexion and you haven't recovered.
Have a good night’s sleep today, and you’ll be refreshed. Tomorrow I will definitely bring you Doris to let
you see her.”
Jennifer thought that Rose was right. Her poor complexion might scare the child.
Although she had a strong desire to see the child, she could only bear with it.
“Okay, lie down and sleep well.” Rose helped her grandma, laid the soft pillow flat, and let her lie down.
“I will be with you.”
“Rose, who is Doris’ father?” Jennifer was still curious. “Is he really gone?”
“Grandma, he is just an ordinary person. When we were preparing to get married, we discovered that
he was in the late stage of illness. He didn't want to burden me, so we didn’t get the certificate. He
passed away, and at that time, I was just pregnant with Doris.” Rose made up a white lie to comfort her
grandma.
But Bright's face floated in her mind, which made her feel very guilty.
She could only say sorry in her heart. She was just talking nonsense that shouldn’t be taken seriously.
“I didn't elaborate on this matter for Doris. I just said that her father became the biggest and brightest
star in the sky.”
Jennifer understood this was how adults always coaxed children. “You’ve really suffered.”
“Grandma, I didn’t suffer. I am really content having you and Doris with me.” This was what Rose felt
like in her heart.
Jennifer fell asleep. Rose withdrew from the bedroom and opened the door.
She went back to the bedroom upstairs and took her pajamas to take a shower.
She was so comfortable after taking a bath that she was energetic and just lay in bed when her phone
rang.
She picked up the phone, and it turned out to be Bright.
They hadn't been in touch for a long time since the last time they were in a conflict because of Doris.
“Mr. Lee, hello.” Rose maintained her usual brisk tone. “Do you need anything?”
“Ms. Linder, you’ve seen the news, right?” Bright's voice was faint.
“Yeah.” She said softly, not knowing what he meant.
“About the last time my father said he wanted to invite your parents to dinner – have you thought about
it?” What Bright said was like an atomic bomb to Rose’s heart, so powerful that she was shocked to the
point that she couldn’t recover.
“Mr. Lee, we are just a fake couple. How can we let our parents have a meal together?” Rose touched
her forehead in pain. “I also said that I’ll only help you once. Please resolve the problem of our parents
dining together by yourself, Mr. Lee.”
Her tone became bold and she refused strongly.
“Ms. Linder, you weren't helping me last time. We were in a cooperative relationship of helping each
other.” Bright's voice corrected her loudly. “You helped me solve the problem on my father's side, and I
helped you solve the danger of you being exposed. Besides, you also a daughter, if it involved her... I
think that would be the last thing you want to see. So in general, I helped you more than you helped
me.”
“Mr. Lee, since you know that my daughter is my bottom line, then you should know that if you dare to
hurt her, I will not let you off even if I need to risk my life.” This was her warning to him.
Although she did not believe that Bright would hurt Doris, she also did not want to be controlled by him
all the time, and she did not want to get involved with him and worry every day about losing Doris.
“Is Ms. Linder angry?” Bright felt it through the phone.
“I suggest that Mr. Lee find the real Mrs. Lee and go back and apologize to the head of the Lee family.
Why make things difficult for an ordinary person like me?” Rose relaxed her tone.
“It seems that Miss Linder really won't be there?” Bright curled his lips. He already had an answer in his
heart, but he still wanted to ask once.
“Yes, I won't be there.” Rose affirmed. “Because such a lie will one day be exposed. It's better to treat
your family with honesty and a better attitude. Elder Mr. Lee will not blame you anymore.”
“It seems that I have to give you a proper reason to be there.” Bright said playfully, making Rose
uneasy.
“Mr. Lee, what do you want to do? Or what reason do you have to make me attend?” She felt her
heartbeat quicken.
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