“I guess I can only wait and see.” Lily doesn’t know what to do now, either. She can only let time run its
course.
After stressful questions, Abby shows solicitude for what she has went through these five years,
“Where did you live these years?”
“I was in London. The accident was actually artificial.” Lily confesses for fear that lies would backfire
later.
“What?！”
“Yes, I was forced to. I didn’t have any other choice.” Lily holds Abby’s hand regretfully, “It’s my fault. If
you blame me, I totally understand.”
Abby chokes and says, “Don’t say that! How can I blame you...?”
“I am so sorry.” Lily apologizes again.
Abby sighs, “Let’s not talk about this anymore. All is water under the bridge. It’s good enough to have
you back.”
“Abby...”
“OK, enough. Stop crying. I can’t afford your tears.” Abby wipes her tears and banters.
Lily smiles back, “I really missed you.”
“Do you have any plan? How did you adapt to life in London all by yourself?” Abby chooses two out of
the million questions she wants to ask.
Lily explains patiently, “Several years ago in China, I saved a Chinese British’s life amid a weird
accident. He is the one who helped me escape and took care of me and my child in London. I have
been doing fine these years, with my own legal firm. Only that I feel upset now and then.”
“Chinese British?” Abby frowns, trying up recollect her memories.
Lily says, “Do you remember the man we bumped into when we were on tour. That’s the man, Ryan.”
Abby takes some time to think and says in surprise, “Ahh! I got it. It’s him.”
“Yeah.”
“Then what’s your relationship with him now?”
Lily knows what she is thinking and says, “We are more like family than friends.”
With that, Abby doesn’t buy it, “Are you kidding me? How can a man take care of you for five years for
no reason？He must want something from you.”
Abby has got it all figured out, which makes Lily go silent for several seconds.
Seeing Lily hesitate, Abby asks, “So what’s on your mind now? Do you want to get back with Rex or
leave Ryan?”
“I owe Ryan too much. I can’t pay him back even with my life, but I will try my best to compensate him.
But if he wants my love, I can do nothing about it now.”
Abby understands one can’t control how he feels, “You should follow your heart on this matter. But if
you need someone to confide into, or you want to hide from something, you are always welcome here.
I will forever be here for you.”
That’s just all Lily needs. She says, “Thank, Abby.”
Abby begins crying again, “If you really want to thank me, please don’t leave me again.”
...
The second morning, Lily, Adair and Abby go to the market nearby to buy some daily essentials, most
of which are children’s stuff.
After getting everything they need, it’s almost noon. Three of them decide to have lunch at a genuine
Chinese restaurant. But there is no available compartment left.
But because it is weekday, the restaurant is not very crowded and noisy. They choose a table near
window and sit down.
Lily orders four dishes and a soup, which look plain but taste palatable.
Born and raised in Britain, Adair has never tried authentic Chinese food. The only Chinese food he had
was made by Lily, which was also good but of course not as good as those made by Chinese master
cook.
After taking a first bite, Adair gives a thumb up, “Wow! It’s very delicious!”
Lily and Abby are both amused by his expression, “Have more then.”
The lunch is going well, but several minutes later, a man comes near the table, who makes air freeze.
It’s Rex. He stares at Lily, “Sorry I am late. Had a meeting at noon.”
Then it’s silence.
Lily and Abby look at each other, with confusion full of their eyes. So who invited him?
Soon Lily comes to understand that he invited himself.
Lily’s face gets serious, “Sorry, Mr. Rex. I don’t remember having an appointment with you today.”
But Rex just ignores what she said and unbuttons his coat before sitting beside her, “It’s fine. As long
as I remember.”
...
Lily doesn’t know what to say in front of such a shameless man. Rex used to be cold and harsh.
Abby is also shocked to see Rex like this. But now that he is here, they can’t just ask him to leave. So
Abby asks waitress for another set of tableware.
Rex sits down and asks Adair with a smile, “So how do you like the food here?”
Because he just finished a meeting, his voice sounds kind of cold. Then he realizes and gives a grin.
“...” Abby almost feels embarrassed for Rex.
But Adair doesn’t mind. He thinks uncle is just showing care for him. Adair grins and answers, “Great! I
have never tasted anything more delicious!”
Fearing Rex doesn’t believe what he said, Adair adds, “Mum made the same soup before, but they are
not alike at all.”
Though she can’t get real with a child, when Adair is telling on her, Lily bushes and blames Adair,
“Then I won’t make you anything anymore.”
“Then can I eat here forever?”
“Nope.”
Adair goes quiet and scans over the dishes on the table with pity. Rex rolls up his sleeves and refills
Adair’s bowl with soup, “Don’t worry. Uncle will bring you here whenever you want.”
Lily is tortured enough by Rex and loses control, grinding teeth beside his ears, “What do you want,
Rex?”
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