"Claire, let me give you a piece of advice. There are some things that you should and shouldn't do. You're on the wrong side when you do evil things just to help Louisa. You might be morally forgivable. However, considering how Louisa thinks, I'm sure she doesn't mind sacrificing you just to make herself happy and satisfied. Knowing these things now, do you really think that you should do her more favors?" Kevin said emotionally. The hard lines on his handsome face were obvious and it was easy to tell how serious he was about this matter.
"I-I'm so sorry, brother. I hope that my behaviors and attitude haven't caused you any trouble. To be honest, I know that I can't force you to love someone else but then I can't bear to see Louisa's heart shattering either. I won't intervene anymore if you don't like her." Claire said that, and then bit her lip lightly. She seemed to be drowned in her thoughts for a moment before she hesitatingly opened her mouth and said, "Kevin, can I ask you a private question?" She needed confirmation from her brother because it would decide whether she should try to accept Leena or not.
"Go ahead. I'll answer as honestly as I can," answered Kevin. He felt relieved when he heard Claire's soft voice. He was sure that Leena would never hurt his sister first because Leena was too kind-hearted to do such. Everything would be fine as long as Claire stopped making troubles for everyone.
"This is an extremely simple question. Do you love Leena? Are you happily married, Kevin?" It wasn't usual for Claire to be as serious as she was. Everything Kevin had said today had hit her heart. After all, Kevin was her brother and there were still some times when she listened to him.
"It's easy to be happy and contented, Claire. A sweet smile or a warm greeting should be enough to lift one's spirit. Marrying and living with Leena go beyond just those. She makes up the best days of my life. I hope that what I said is enough to make you realize what I'm feeling for her." Kevin didn't answer his sister's question straight up. Truth was, he just didn't know whether he already loved his wife or not. He never had the chance to clear his thoughts and only God knew how confused he was too.
"I see. Please set your mind at rest. I won't disappoint you anymore. By the way, I'd like to have a taste of the tea you made. You know, just to test if it's edible." Claire smirked. She wasn't really as mean as many people thought. After what her brother had said, she had already decided to give her and Leena a chance. It was probably the high time for her to look at their relationship from a new perspective.
"That's right. What about my tea? Is it drinkable?" Kevin gave his sister a warm smile. He knew he had to change his attitudes towards Claire. This lady was his only sister whom he had a responsibility for after all.
"Yes! "Not bad. It's not as awful as I thought." Claire was genuinely flattered. She couldn't remember the last time her brother smiled at her that way. He had always kept a straight face and looked serious after his marriage.
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