Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 113

Chapter 113

liza had been working non–stop until after 10 PM. She was exhausted and ready to go to bed when she noticed that Ottilie had tucked two gifts under her illow, and they seemed unusually plump.

ince Eliza could remember, her mother had always given her two gifts every year for both her birthday and the New Year.

ne time, Eliza had asked her mother why she gave her two gifts. Ottilie had replied, “Because other children get two, so you should too.”

liza understood; it was her mother’s way of compensating for the fatherly love she couldn’t provide.

espite growing up in a single–parent household, Eliza never felt like something was missing or felt inferior because of her family structure. She had the best other in the world.

ist as Eliza was enjoying the gifts, her phone rang.

ne didn’t need to look to know who it was.

ire enough, when she opened Facebook, she saw that the message was from Grayson, sending his usual gifts right on time.

his time, Eliza didn’t accept it. After all, she and Calvin had broken up, and taking this would feel inappropriate now.

le sent a message back, wishing him “Peace and Joy,” as always.

the past, Grayson didn’t usually respond, but this time, he replied with the same words: “Peace and Joy.”

e even reminded her not to forget to accept the red envelope.

‘nde Young, Calvin and I have broken up.”

iplying that she no longer had any reason to accept the red envelope.

ayson’s reply was succinct: “What does me giving you a red envelope have to do with him? If you still wish to call me Uncle Young, take it. If not, you don’t

ve to.”

ace he had said it so clearly, Eliza couldn’t refuse. She quickly accepted the red envelope, adding a quick thank you.

midnight, the sound of fireworks erupted outside, lighting up the sky.

za found it a bit noisy and put on her headphones to block out the sound, finally getting some peaceful rest.

e next morning, Ottilie asked if she had watched the fireworks at midnight.

1. I watched a show at around 9 PM, and didn’t feel the need to watch the second round of fireworks,” Eliza replied

ter all, fireworks were all the same, one viewing was enough, no need to waste time on another round

tille sighed, “Old Mrs. downstairs sold the midnight fireworks were lively and lasted a long time she even sent me pictures You should take a look they even

ve words on them.”

za took a glance at the photos.

e fireworks in the night sky were splendid, with four large characters in the center:

eace and Joy.”

iza paused in her action of peeling an egg-

ooks different from the usual ones, huh? It’s a pity you missed it”

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Eliza came back to herself and replied nonchalantly, “If I missed it, then I missed it. No point in feeling regretful. If it was meant to be, I would have seen it.”

Ottilie looked at her for a moment, then asked, “Eliza, are you okay recently?”

“I’m fine.” Eliza replied, not understanding why her mother was asking.

“Can you talk to me about your breakup with Calvin?”

This question had been in her heart for a long time.

She had been afraid of making Eliza sad, so she had avoided bringing it up until now.

Eliza was taken aback by the question. “When did you find out?”

When I was discharged, I saw Calvin with another girl, and that’s when I figured it out. Later, when he came to see me, I directly asked him, and he admitted it.

So, she had known for a while.

But she had never asked Eliza directly, probably because she didn’t want to make her sad.

This was something mother and daughter shared: they would choose to hide the truth to protect each other, pretending nothing was wrong, even if it hurt

nside.

Ottilie held Eliza’s hand and asked, “Are you still sad about it?”

It’s all in the past,” Eliza replied.

Of course, there was sadness, but she didn’t want to dwell on the past anymore. That would only trap her in endless self–pity.

he just wanted to move forward.

Ottilie, with the experience of being through her own hardships, told her, “You have to have the courage to start over. Don’t get stuck in your own mental

rison.”

Alright.”

Ottilie patted her head. “Let’s eat.”

By the way, Mom, since you know about the breakup, why did you still let him come to our house?”

ille explained, “You were busy during that time, so I went to the hospital for the check–up myself. But because I didn’t understand the process, I ended up vasting two days. Calvin somehow found out and helped with the appointment.”

I know you’ve given so much to him in the past, and I’m perfectly fine with him doing this little thing for us.”

But I’ve already told him not to disturb us anymore.”

Jiza couldn’t help but laugh “You’re so logical, I can’t argue with you at all.”

She hadn’t expected this worry to be resolved so easily

It felt good.

Her annual leave was originally until the fifth day of the New Year, but Eliza went back to work on the third day

Before leaving, Ottilie packed two full boxes of food for her.

There were pancakes and beef, prepared by her mother, so she could store them in the fridge and heat them up when needed.

Her mother was mostly concerned that Eliza wouldn’t eat properly when busy

As she was leaving. Eliza ran into their neighbor.

She asked, “Eliza. isn’t your boyfriend picking you up?”

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“We broke up.”

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