Sarah ran back to the ward in a hurry. While walking through the hallway, Sarah seemed to hear Mrs. Thomas and Emma’s voices around the corner, as if they were talking about her and Charles. At first, Sarah wasn’t sure about it, but after taking a peek, she saw that they were indeed there. So she stopped to listen to their conversation.
Mrs. Thomas said, “I didn’t support you and Charles before, just because I was afraid of your family background. Alas, it was my fault. But now Charles has done the opposite of what I said and has married a girl from the outside. That girl has a poorer family background than you. As the saying goes, as for the son’s wife, an adopted girl is much better than an outside girl. I am on your side, Emma. Seize Charles back. I would rather you marry Charles than that girl.”
Hearing these words, Sarah’s heart was chilled, deeply.
“Mom, you can’t say that to me. Sarah is my sister and a part of my family now. There is no need to say this.” Emma seemed to be a little nervous as if she was at a loss.
“Emma, don’t you still like your brother?” Mrs. Thomas was unwilling to give up and still probed her.
After keeping silent for a little while, Emma answered, “I do still like him, but what can I do? Obviously, my brother doesn’t like me now. Moreover, he’s gotten married and lives a happy life with his wife now. I have no way but to give up, even though I still like him so much.” Emma’s voice sounded somewhat lonely, with a little sadness in it.
“Silly girl!” Mrs. Thomas was a little angry and said in a hurry, “You should strive for it if you like him. How can you give up easily?”
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