Troy's vision blurs. And his heart hidden in the chest cavity, which has been cool for five years, begins to heat up. And as they meet each other’s eyes, they gaze at each other affectionately. It is unknown when they have fallen in love with each other. When they know it, they have been deeply in love with each other.
He holds her in his arms tightly. As soon as he cries, he knows in his heart well that loving someone for a long time will be a habit, being in pain for a long time will leave a scar behind, and that hating someone for a long time will become a burden. However, when it comes to waiting for someone, whether time has washed away everything, the heart will always be where it is stubbornly, jumping fast and obsessively...
By the time the two of them come back from the cemetery, it has been in the evening. Jane has made dinner. Seeing her parents come back, Esme excitedly runs towards them, "Dad, Mom, you finally come back..."
Troy picks up his daughter in his arms and kisses her on her pink cheeks. Seeing that her mother's eyes are red and tears are hanging at the corners of her eyes, Esme asks, "Did you make mommy angry, Daddy?"
He shakes his head innocently, "No."
"Then why is Mommy crying?"
Troy glances at Karin and says with a smile, "Your mom is jealous when she sees that I kiss you rather than kiss her."
"Really?"
"Of course. If you don't believe me, look."
He leans over and gives Karin a peck on the cheek with a swift movement.
Karin, who is stunned, laughs without good grace.
"Ya, it is true. Mommy is smiling. Mommy is smiling."
Esme is so happy that she claps her hands.
When they enter the house, Jane says, "Quickly wash your hands and get ready for dinner."
Over the meal, Mike asks, "Son-in-law, do you know how to play Chinese chess?"
Troy nods, "I know a little bit about it."
"Then let's have a round after dinner."
"Okay, Dad."
After dinner, Mike plays chess with Troy. And after three games, he is amazed, "How come you said you knew a little about chess?"
He has lost two out of three rounds. Originally, he wondered whether he should be somewhat lenient with his son-in-law in the game.
"It was you who was lenient to me deliberately, right?"
Mike’s face turns red as he says "If only I could."
"Then it seems that I have improved my chess skills. I indeed had poor skills before."
It is rare for Mike to meet a rival in playing chess. Mike is interested. And the two of them keep playing chess until eleven o'clock at night, both feeling unfulfilled.
Karin brings two cups of tea into the living room and says casually, "Dad, it's late. Shouldn't you rest?"
Mike raises his head, "Son-in-law, are you sleepy?"
Troy shakes his head, "No, I'm not sleepy."
Troy is lying. It is just that when he sees that the old man is in high spirits, he can’t bear to spoil his mood.
Karin sighs lightly, gazes meaningfully at Troy, and turns around before leaving the living room.
After another half an hour, the chess game in the living room isn’t over yet. Then she walks in again, "Dad, you have to get up early tomorrow. What time is it?"
Mike isn’t happy, "Well, why don’t you sleep in the middle of the night? Instead, why are you always running around? Are you afraid that I will bully your man?"
"Of course not. I am afraid that if you stay up late, it won’t be good for your health. After all, it is not too late to play chess during the day tomorrow."
"No, I can't sleep if I don't win him tonight."
Knowing it is impossible to sway her father, Karin decides to start with Troy.
She goes back to her room, takes her phone, and sends him a text message, which reads, "Surrender. Or you can’t sleep tonight."
He replies, "Am I the kind of person who will easily admit defeat?"
"My dad is not your rival in the business field. You don’t need to be so serious, okay?"
"How can you not be serious with your elders. Seriousness is respect for them."
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