In Isobel's view, she was no longer worthy of happiness, because she had destroyed the happiness of
others. She did not deserve to have love, because she robbed other people's love.
Isobel paused for a moment and continued.
"Now that I can live quietly with my two children, it is already a great gift to me. I don't expect to gain
happiness."
It was not that she didn't want to, but was that she dare not want Rufus' so-called happiness.
Which woman did not want to have a complete home, or a man who loved herself? But if they made
mistakes in love, they should suffer pain and be tortured.
Although Rufus lied to her in this matter, it caused great harm to others after all. And she hadn't
forgotten that love for so many years, and guilt had haunted her.
The evasion and the timidity of Isobel made Rufus not know what to do. He had explained many times
that their business was not Isobel's fault, but Isobel still couldn't forgive herself.
"Isobel, don't lie to yourself or me. If you really don't care the feeling between us, why did you give birth
to Vanessa? If you really forget the love, why didn't you marry for so many years?"
Rufus couldn't control his emotions and raised the volume to ask Isobel.
He didn't want to embarrass Isobel, and didn't want the tragedy to continue. He wanted to face it with
Isobel, he wanted to solve everything, and he didn't want her or himself to harbor regret for the rest of
their lives.
"Vanessa is a life, I have no right to deprive her life. Don't talk about the past, and don't worry about my
things in the future. We don't have the energy to talk about love at such an age."
"I don't have any extravagant expectations of you. I just hope you will protect Winnie and Vanessa as
much as possible, and don't let them suffer too much."
Isobel was unintentional and couldn't continue talking. She had gone through a hard time getting
herself strong, but under Rufus's interrogation, she softened little by little, and she might break down if
she continued talking with Rufus.
After Isobel entrusted the two children to Rufus, she got out of the car and left.
It was necessary for her to leave, and whether she would come back or not depended on the
development of things. If nothing happened, she would never come back, if the matter was exposed,
she would come back and bear all.
Rufus failed again and still did not change Isobel's mind. He was very depressed, but he didn't chase
her.
When Isobel left, Rufus' first reaction was to ask Paul to send someone to follow Isobel, fearing that
she would never return.
The next morning, Isobel only called Winnie and left by plane. As for where she went, Winnie didn't
know.
After Isobel left, Winnie became busy. Although she did not need pick up the children, she had to take
care of Vanessa. Every day, she went to work earlier and sent Vanessa to school on the way.
When she came home from work, it depended on the situation. If Vanessa had an evening class, she
had to pick her up.
Rufus felt a little distressed when he found Winnie was so busy, so he offered to help.
Over the dinner table.
"Winnie, you will rest at home for a while, I will pick up Vanessa."
"No, Rufus, Vanessa's stay here has caused you a lot of trouble, so I should pick her up. If I really don't
have time, I will ask you for help."
Winnie rejected Rufus's kindness very politely. She was afraid of causing trouble to others and owing
favor to others. As long as she could do it, she never asked for help.
Brian would say to help her pick up Vanessa every day, but she refused, so how could she bother the
elders.
"Winnie, we are a family now. Your words make me feel uncomfortable. You are my child, and so is
Vanessa. I don't think picking up my own child is a problem."
For Rufus, these things should have been done by him. He owed Winnie, he owed the Chambers
family. Now what Winnie said made him feel guilty.
Rufus refused to give Winnie a chance to speak, and continued to speak.
"Winnie, you don't need to be so polite when you talk to me. Don't stand on ceremony, it makes me
think that you don't treat me as a family. I will pick up Vanessa in the future, and you are not allowed to
refute it."
Winnie was moved by Rufus' enthusiasm and showed a smile. Someone thought for her, and someone
loved her, which was one of the warmest things Winnie felt.
Rufus was like a father to her and Vanessa from beginning to end, helping them as much as possible.
Winnie felt that what he did was enough and she couldn't cause him any more trouble.
"Rufus, you have to pick up two children. The time they go to and from school was different from
Vanessa. It is too troublesome for you to send and pick up Vanessa. It's a lot easier for me to have you
to pick up my children. I will pick up Vanessa by myself."
"No, it is not troublesome at all. Paul picks up the children, and I'm responsible for picking up Vanessa.
You and Brian just focus on work. That's it. No need to say anything. Let's eat."
Rufus had a firm tone, no matter what reason Winnie gave, he would be responsible for picking up
Vanessa. One was to compensate Vanessa as much as possible, and the other was to help ease
Winnie’s burden.
"Rufus…"
"Don't refuse, let him pick up Vanessa. I will arrange for a car and a driver. With two cars, it won't be a
problem."
Brian finally spoke.
He had been persuading Winnie, but she just didn't listen to him. Today, just taking this opportunity, he
could solve the problem.
"This is too much trouble..."
"No trouble, there is no trouble in the family. Have you forgotten that you are now a member of the
Bennet family? Your business is our family's business."
Brian interrupted Winnie to prevent her from giving any more reasons.
"Brian is right, so it's settled. With me, you don't have to worry about it, just do your work well. After
dinner, Paul and I will pick up Vanessa. You will help the children with their homework and spend more
time with them."
With Brian's support, Rufus was more confident to take care of the children and Vanessa. Even if
Winnie and Brian had time, they should spend more time with their children.
Winnie looked embarrassed, but didn't say anything to refuse. It seemed that she had to owe Rufus the
favor, and she would pay him back in the future.
After dinner, Winnie and Brian played with their children in the living room.
"I'm most afraid of owing favors. You know it, and you asked Rufus to pick up Vanessa."
Winnie looked at Brian a little dissatisfied, and then mentioned the matter in a low voice.
"This matter has already passed, so why do you mention it again. It is all right for a family to help each
other, and why you owe us. In other words, don't always be afraid of owing favors. We can pay them
back. With this kind of thoughts, how tired you are."
Now that this matter had been mentioned again, Brian also said a few more words. If Winnie's opinion
didn't change, she would be very tired all her life.
"Also, you can calculate favors with others, and if you want to talk about favors with me, I have to doubt
whether you love me or not, whether you treat me as a family member."
Brian's words were a joke, because he didn't want Winnie to have a psychological burden.
Now with Winnie, he had never been so steadfast before. There was a feeling that the ship drifting in
the sea finally docked.
Because of this, he cherished Winnie even more and hoped that she could also feel at ease.
"Is there a relationship between the two? I just said a few words, and you contradict me with so many
words."
Winnie glanced at Brian, not angry, but dumbfounded by what Brian said.
Brian smiled happily, he reached out his hand and pulled Winnie to sit down beside him, and then he
responded to Winnie.
"I say these things for your own good. Since we live together, we are a family. Don't always treat
yourself as an outsider, don't prevent yourself from integrating into this family. This will always be your
home, and the people here will always be your family."
"Also, you don't need to buy any foodstuffs or daily-use things in the future. You obviously treat yourself
as an outsider by doing this."
"Do you have to get a marriage certificate to admit that here is your home? If so, let’s get officially
married tomorrow without considering anyone's thoughts."
Brian's tone was soft, but these words were not a joke. He really hoped to give Winnie a marriage
contract now to calm her heart.
"I don't have that kind of thought, and I didn't force you. From now on, I will consider myself a member
of this family."
In this case, what else could Winnie say? She could only obey Brian and integrate herself into this
home.
It was not that she didn't want to think of herself as a member of the family, but she was afraid that she
would not want to leave after getting used to this model.
The matter between her and Brian was uncertain. Once they were separated, and they had to bear the
pain of parting from their loved ones.
"That's right. Everyone in this family, even Paul and Raya, treat you as a family member. If you don't
integrate yourself in, they should be sad."
"Winnie, don't worry and leave everything to me. I will definitely give you a perfect ending. You don't
have to worry about anything in the future, don't worry about anyone. I will do everything, you just need
to be happy."
Brian expressed his feelings affectionately, and he hoped from the heart that Winnie could let go of all
the burdens and live a life of her own.
"Okay, everything is up to you."
Although Winnie couldn't be as cool as she said, she also wanted a happy memory that could
accompany her for life. She also wanted to feel the warmth and steadiness from her lover during this
time.
She didn't know what would happen in the future, but she really wanted to grasp the current family
reunion.
Seeing the happiness of the two children, the rare comfort of Brian, and the enthusiasm of the whole
family, Winnie's embarrassing identity was insignificant.
Wendy had been very depressed after knowing that the relationship between Winnie and Brian had
changed qualitatively, and had been looking for opportunities to meet Winnie.
Now she couldn't care too much, but was anxious and afraid that Felix Bennett would officially accept
Winnie. At that time, even if she used her life to change Winnie's position, it was useless.
Wendy didn't find a chance to meet Winnie, so she could only call Winnie to make an appointment.
Wendy sat on a bench in Haibin Park and waited for a while. The scenery in front of her was so
beautiful, but she was not in the mood to enjoy it.
Wendy had been stabilizing her emotion, thinking about how to talk to Winnie.
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