Does he mean the thing about letting me divorce Frances?
I really don't want to upset old Mr. Louis, but I really love Frances, how could I divorce him?
"Old Mr. Louis, can you stop making things difficult for me?"
I purse my lips and whisper.
Old Mr. Louis' gaze becomes stern all of a sudden.
"Are you trying to piss me off? I don't have much time left. My only wish now is that you can Frances and leave this place!"
Old Mr. Louis' words sadden me.
I really don't know what happened. Why does old Mr. Louis suddenly hate me so much?
But no matter what old Mr. Louis says, I will definitely not leave Frances. I am determined.
"If you really don't want to see me, I can do what Sabina did. I won't meet you as long as you are at home. But I won't leave no matter what."
After saying those words, I carry Earl inside.
When I enter, I happen to see Hilda standing at the door.
She didn’t try to hide her smile.
She must have overheard the conversation I have with old Mr. Louis. So what? As long as Frances doesn't file for divorce, I won't leave.
It doesn't matter even if I am said to pester him. I love Frances, and I won't give up so easily.
When I carry Earl upstairs, I think Frances is still sleeping, but I find him standing quietly by the bed, looking indifferent and detached.
Does he hear what old Mr. Louis said to me just now?
"Frances."
I whisper.
He turns his head and looks at me with a frown.
"Why don't you tell me that Grandfather forces you to divorce me?"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: In My Desperate Time