Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 543

As always, he never liked skirting around the subject.

"Yes. I've just sent him into the drug control center," Eric replied candidly. He didn't intend to hide that from Brian. "I originally planned to take him to Molly first but then after that conversation with you, I kind of forgot..."

His voice trailed off, he was still partially scared of Brian. After a short pause, Brian said, "That's okay. When we go back to QY Island, I'll take Mol to see him."

"You're taking Molly to QY Island?" Eric cried, rather shocked.

"Why? Any objections to that?" Brian asked.

"No, no. Not in the least," Eric instantly realized he had slipped and smiled sheepishly.

"I'm taking Mol and Mark now for dinner. You want to come with us?" Brian noticed his tension so he let the subject go and invited him gently.

Eric started to ease up. He rolled his eyes casually, "Brother, you don't want me to be the third wheel again, do you? It's better if you and your family just spend some time together alone," Eric said. There was a trace of sadness in his voice.

"Well, no one gives up until it actually hurts," Brian commented, "Eric, listen, at least think about it, okay?" His voice was soft and tender. Brian didn't wait for Eric to respond before hanging up the phone.

Lenny continued to drive in silence. Every now and then, Lenny would look over to Eric quickly, who hadn't said a word since he got off the phone. Lenny sighed, she couldn't help but feel pity for Eric. 'Young Master, you must be very sad. It's difficult to fall in love with the same girl as your cousin has. Even though you try to pretend that you're okay, I understand the pain you feel.

It's not your fault that you fell in love with her. Love knows no right or wrong - not even on you or Brain. It's understandable with all the issues that you've carried over from your history. But who really knows how much you're hurting right now?'

"Lenny, have people always been this greedy? They just want more and more," he suddenly said, his gaze fixed straight ahead. His words sounded so distinct and strange to hear.

Lenny didn't answer. She just quickly glanced at him as a response and returned her gaze to the road. She didn't need to answer him, anyway. She knew him well enough to know that he was just talking to himself. Eric appreciated that about Lenny - for him, she was the best listener he knew. He could say anything to her and that would be enough. And right now he knew what his heart wanted and he knew that he couldn't get it, no matter how he tried.

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A-magic: a French restaurant.

The atmosphere was warm and elegant. The soothing music of the piano wafted slowly in the air, with the soft lighting spread cozily on the people, everything seemed to flow harmoniously. At one of the tables, seated Brian, Molly and Mark. It was a pleasant scene, a beautiful family, looked as ordinary and happy as any other families that were dining in this restaurant. And like any typical, caring father, Brian helped Mark with his napkin around his neck.