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.
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