"I can't accept it. I can't stand it," Violet finally shouted out, letting out all the anger and sadness inside her.
"You have to accept this fact," said Alice. She thought that she couldn't be tender to Violet now. She had to be hard on Violet. By doing that she would be able to put some sense in her head.
Alice then added,"Listen to me very carefully. That woman did love Greg, but Greg didn't accept her love. You know him well. Once Greg loves someone, he will never change his love for her. And you are the woman whom Greg loves. Cassie did embrace Greg at the party, so what? Did you give Greg a chance to explain it to you? Maybe it was only an embrace because they had met after such a long time? People living abroad usually greet each other with hugs, you know that, don't you?"
Violet sat still, she had no words to say.
There was a long silence. Alice was observing Violet's expression and she wanted to make sure that she was feeling better, so Alice became more tender.
"Violet," Alice called her name softly.
Violet looked at Alice and replied,"Alice."
"You should believe in Greg and his love for you," said Alice. She was very worried about Violet. Alice believed that Greg loved Violet deeply. And she was the only one Greg loved. Now they were married. If he had not loved her, he would never have come back to her after five years. This proved that Greg loved Violet. It wouldn't be wise to end their marriage just because of a small misunderstanding.
"But when I know that both Greg and Cassie work in XS Hospital, I get angry. She enjoys the chance to see Greg every day in the hospital," said Violet. She was worried about that. Greg was important for her, she cared everything about him.
"Do you believe in Greg's love?" Alice confirmed again.
"Yes," Violet nodded firmly. She did believe in Greg.
"Then that's okay. Greg will be able to handle it well. He knows how to face both Cassie and you," said Alice. And she added in a soft voice,"You must believe in Greg now. And it would be good if you don't torture yourself. Remember to take good care of yourself and don't overthink on the situation."
"Okay, I got it, Alice," replied Violet.
Seeing that Violet was feeling better, Alice just relaxed. She took Violet's hands tightly in her hands, saying,"Violet, be happy every single day. And that is what your life should be like."
"Okay. Alice, thank you. Thank you for coming to meet me," said Violet.
"Don't mention it, we are good friends, right?" said Alice. And she touched Violet's face and stared at the dark circles under her eyes, asking,"Didn't you sleep well last night? Were you crying again?"
Violet didn't want to keep any secrets from Alice. She nodded, saying,"Yes, I was so sad, so I..."
"Now things will get better. Have a good rest right now. You will find that everything has become better when you wake up," Alice comforted her.
"What about you?" Violet asked. She couldn't go to sleep, leaving Alice alone. After all, Alice was her guest.
"I have some business to deal with right now, I shall go. Have a good rest. I will visit you some other time," said Alice. They stood up to say their goodbyes.
"Okay then, see you next time," said Violet.
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