Because of Lucy's meddling, Ava and Horace had to sleep in the same bed.
Although the position between the two is wide like a river, but something, too, is quietly sprouting and growing.
Ava has been accustomed to Leo's disgust and disdain since she was a little girl, Demi's commanding presence, and the looks of people around her who are not interested in watching a good show.
For the first time since her mother passed away, she felt warmth in the Jason Family.
Lucy takes good care of her. Horace is a bright moonlight, a modest gentleman, a gentleman and a man of honor.
He will give Ava all the status and respect of Mrs. Jason, but will not overstep the mark in bed.
Even though Ava knew very well that he was only there because he didn't like her.
Ava becomes more and more curious about Horace and Stella's past. In her opinion, both are very nice people, whether from looks, talents, family background, all aspects are equivalent.
It's a great shame they didn't get to go together.
Yet Ava stopped this curiosity, knowing that, whether it was Stella or Horace, this was a private matter from their past that she had no right to explore.
She still does what she promised Horace she would do when she first promised to be Mrs. Jason and make Lucy happy.
That is, until Lucy was admitted to the hospital.
She has actually not been in very good health, and this time she collapsed, more than ever.
In front of the hospital bed, Lucy took Ava's hand, as if finally relieved: "You're a good boy, it's Horace who's sorry ......"
Ava got a little choked up: "Mom, you don't have to say that ......"
"I should have known I shouldn't have pushed him so hard, so you could have gone off and found your own happiness."
"Mom, it's been a great blessing for me to marry into the Jason Family."
Horace arrives to see Lucy one last time.
Ava waited outside the ward, not bothering to listen to what they all said, just wiping her red eyes.
Lucy's funeral was a simple affair, with a few friends and family.
Horace's nephew, Logan, who had only recently started elementary school, stood by his mother's hand and asked curiously, "Mom, where did Grandma go?"
Rebecca Jason sobbed uncontrollably.
When the funeral was over, Horace locked himself up in his study without eating or drinking.
This was also less than six months before they got married.
Ava brings the food to the study door three times a day and picks it up again.
By the third day, she sent over a letter of divorce papers as well.
This time, Horace finally walked out.
His eyes were downcast, his whole body was much thinner, and his voice was hoarse: "The time for the agreement has not yet come."
Ava whispered, "I know that you married me in the first place so that you could put Mom's mind at ease, and now she ...... I thought that the agreement could end early."
Horace smiled to himself, "But I couldn't get her to leave in peace in the end."
"You know all about your heart, Auntie Lucy."
Her name calling receded.
After a moment, Horace continued, "I'll have this agreement rewritten for you."
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