Thus, when Rose heard from Tom yesterday that Toby’s heart condition was worsening, she got so anxious she fainted.
Although Sonia didn’t know what was going on in Rose’s mind, she stood up and bowed to Rose apologetically after knowing that Rose had found out about the cliff incident.
“Grandma, I’m sorry for frightening you regarding the cliff fall.”
She thought that Rose had fainted after finding out about the cliff accident. Toby had previously mentioned he wasn’t planning to let Rose know about the fall because he was afraid that she might not be able to handle it well.
“Grandma, regarding the accident at the cliff, I was kidnapped by Declan from the Hayes Family in Westsanshire. Declan wanted to get back at Carl. Toby wasn't involved in anything and only jumped off the cliff to save me. In fact, he almost lost his life for me, and I'm really, really, sorry for that. I've almost caused you to lose your grandson.” Sonia gave Rose a guilty look.
Nevertheless, Rose got Sonia to stand up again. “You don't have to apologize, Sonia. I know everything that happened, so I won't blame you because you never wanted to involve Toby in it, and you weren't the one who made him jump off the cliff. Everything he has done was his own decision, and I won't blame you for it, so stop feeling guilty.”
“Grandma, do you truly think this way?” Sonia looked up at Rose while Rose chuckled and shook her head. “Of course. I've already mentioned that Toby did everything on his own accord, so I can't blame you for things that you didn't ask for. I'm not an irrational old woman, after all.
Besides, you guys managed to survive in the end, didn't you?”
Right then, Sonia felt touched as she sat down again. “Although you don't blame me for everything that has happened, I still feel really guilty, though.”
“There's nothing to feel guilty about.” Rose tried to comfort Sonia by patting the back of her hand. “Truthfully, I'm really happy that Toby did everything that he could to save you because you're the person that he loves. If he doesn't even go all out for the person he loves, I'll look down upon him, and he would have no right to tell you he loves you. In fact, the Fuller Family would be ashamed to claim an imbecile like him to be our grandchildren.” “Is... Isn’t that a bit too serious?” Sonia motioned around awkwardly.
Nevertheless, Rose shook her head. “Of course not. Men in the Fuller Family are supposed to be brave enough to sacrifice everything for their loved ones without backing down. It was the same way with his great grandfather, grandfather, and even his father... Although I dislike Jean, I had to admit that that vulgar woman won over Homer’s heart completely. To be able to marry her, Homer was willing to accept the family rule to give up on all of his shares for Fuller Group to be an unnamed president.”
“I see how it is.” Sonia nodded her head lightly.
All of the men from Fuller Family sound noble.
Rose continued speaking. “Men in the Fuller Family are known to be loyal. Back when Toby’s grandpa, Norman, and I were young, we had gone through a lot together. Norman almost lost his life to save me without an ounce of hesitation when he was younger, even though I told him not to. So, it is impossible for me to blame you and think that it’s your fault that Toby saved you when I’ve experienced the same thing.” “Grandma...” Sonia felt herself tearing up, as it really felt nice to be understood.
Rose grinned. “What’s wrong? Are you crying?”
“No.” Sonia lowered her head in embarrassment before she rubbed her eyes and changed the topic. “By the way, Grandma, what do you mean when you ask me whether I got back together with Toby because of love or because he saved me?”
She turned toward Rose while Rose tidied up the young lady’s stray hair by her ears and explained, “I just thought of it myself as well. I know that you’re in love with Toby now, but the pain that he had caused you in the past was real as well, so I was wondering if you’re dating Toby again to give him another opportunity or because he saved you without any regards to his own safety, so you felt bad? It would be good to know if you guys got back together because you love each other, as the latter would definitely strain your relationship.
Even if you guys love each other, your hearts won’t be able to align with each other, and you won’t ever be happy.”
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