Violet had no choice but to sit down and accept her aunt's trial.
"Auntie, what would you like to ask?" she lowered her head and asked in a timid voice.
"Are you two in love with each other?" Selina didn't mince words. She wanted to get a straightforward answer instead of talking in a roundabout way.
"Auntie!" Violet raised her head in surprise and stared at her aunt. She knew that Selina was a businesswoman, but she was surprised at how she was able to sense her relationship with Greg. Selina was truly amazing - an all-powerful queen, even greater than her mother.
"Tell me the truth, are you two together?" Selina didn't get the answer she wanted, so she repeated her question.
"Auntie, am I... am I not allowed to fall in love with boys?" Violet asked, the caution evident in her voice. In the period her mother was away, her aunt had always taken care of her. Violet would be grateful for her opinion.
"Of course you are allowed to fall in love. Greg would suit you very much. He is good-looking. I heard he is very talented too," Selina said casually, looking into the distance. She didn't turn her head to look at Violet, but she knew her niece was smiling at this answer.
"Really, Auntie? You really think so?" Violet asked her with a grin.
"Have I ever told you a lie?" Selina said, still keeping her gaze ahead.
"No," Violet said without hesitation. It was not easy to get her aunt's approval, so she was happy. It meant the approval of her entire family too.
"But," Selina interrupted, realizing something all of a sudden. She turned to look at Violet. "Didn't you tell me that Greg had a fiancee? Tina? What about her?"
Violet's mood dampened at the mention of Tina. "Greg told me that he would handle it. He asked me not to worry," she said, suddenly sober.
Selina thought for a while and nodded. "Right. Yes, I suppose he'd be able to handle it."
She continued,"Violet, you are not worse than Tina. If you and Greg are really in love, I won't allow the Gu Family to bring harm to you."
"Auntie," Violet said with determination. "I didn't have much confidence in myself before. I immersed myself in work and forced myself not to think about these things. But now that Greg has come back to me, I don't think I should live so ordinarily anymore. Just like you said, I am not inferior to anybody. I am my father's daughter and stronger than anybody else. I have to live life according to my own terms."
Selina beamed, saying,"Violet, I have been looking forward to hearing you say that." She could tell that Violet's attitude had changed a lot. Selina had been trying to point her in the right direction. Before, Violet always looked like she was being dragged down by something. Selina was glad that Violet was able to think so clearly now. She would be happy as long as she was confident in herself.
"Auntie, I will put myself first in the future, because I have found the one I love once again," Violet said, her thoughts drifting to Greg. As long as he was beside her, she was not afraid of the obstacles she had to face.
"Yes, Violet, you should put yourself first every time. Be happy. You have nothing to worry about. I am always by your side," Selina said, her eyes brimming with emotion.
Violet leaned forward and hugged Selina. Her aunt knew her well and always wanted good for her. Violet felt very fortunate.
Greg was in the car, on the way to the hospital.
The scenery outside the window was serene. Greg admired it as he hummed a song. Today, he was in an extraordinarily good mood.
Suddenly his phone rang. He took it out of his coat pocket. The expression on his face grew solemn. It was his dad. Was there an emergency at the hospital?
Greg picked up the call. "Hello, Dad."
"Where are you?" Fred's tone was harsh. He was clearly unhappy about something.
Tina relaxed a little at Fred's words. She turned around and planted herself back on the sofa.
Fred moved to stand in front of his son. "Tina said that you stood up for a girl at the hospital and that you took her away. Who was that?" he asked. "Did you know each other?"
"Dad, you already know who she is." Greg turned his head to face his father. 'Dad must know Violet, ' he thought. 'When Violet was injured, he personally went to the emergency room and saved her. Violet has grown up now and changed a bit, but Dad would definitely remember her.'
"Who is she?" Fred was perplexed. 'How would I know a young woman?' he thought.
"She's Violet Chu, my ex-girlfriend," Greg said, pronouncing each word with care. He added,"Oh, wait. She is my girlfriend again now."
Fred was stunned at VIolet's name. Violet Chu? Jackson Chu's daughter!
"Greg, you have a girlfriend?!" Carol stood up, fuming. Violet had left a bad impression on her. She promised to leave Carol's son alone. But now, the girl had her eyes on Carol's future son-in-law! What about Tina? What would happen to her?
"Yes, I always have had one," Greg said, undaunted. They had been separated for five years, but what of it? According to him, Violet had always been his girlfriend.
Sharon, who had been standing still and hadn't uttered a word yet, finally spoke out. "No, no, no, no, no, no," she grabbed Carol's arm. "We only have one daughter-in-law. Greg is just talking nonsense! Don't worry, Carol, I won't let Greg marry anyone other than Tina."
At this, Carol seemed to breathe a little better. 'Tina is way better than that low-class hussy!' she thought.
Seeing Carol calm down, Sharon turned to Greg. "Greg, don't even think about it," she warned him, taking hold of his arm. "Your marriage with Tina has long been decided -"
Greg shook off Sharon's hands before she could finish talking and stared at her angrily,"Have you ever asked for my opinion? Who is the one getting married? You or me?"
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