"Mom." In order to convince her, Elsa went up with the lie Soren said at noon. "We knew each other last year. Over the way, we are in a tacit relationship. I didn't have a crush on someone, and he never told me. My dad happened to be sick at that time, so I was in a mess. Then I happened to meet Greenwood, and he said he was willing to get married, so I agreed. "
"What happened then?" Although it was plain love about her daughter, Blanche was extremely nervous about the whole process.
"But when he learned about it, he got anxious and asked me if I should marry him or not." Her guilt toward her parents was gone completely. In a soft voice, she said, "but I just tell you that I was going to marry Greenwood. I don't want you worried about me, especially you didn't see me in the distance. So I didn't tell you."
"Really?" Blanche said skeptically. But she was a little convinced that this daughter in the story was of the same character with hers. Besides, Blanche had to trust her daughter, because Elsa had always been obedient and she had never done anything out of line.
What Elsa said was partly true and partly false. In this world, it was not easy to find out a lie mixed with the truth. "Dad, mom, it's true. I really forget what happened a few years ago. People always have to look forward, what does it mean that I stay where I am all the time? "
"You're too willful. It's an important thing. How can you muddle through it? Besides, what a liar you are saying! What does Renl think of you? You are reliable, but why are you so vexed about trifles? " Blanche said anxiously. She was afraid that something might happen between Elsa and Soren.
"Yes, I have told him everything. It's okay now. Don't worry about me, mom. " As soon as she heard her mother's words, she held her mother's arm, shaking like a spoiled child.
Johnson Xia was a little worried, "I just saw him pick you a chicken. He might not know about your habits, right?"
"No, No. he just wanted me to eat meat." Explained Elsa hurriedly. She didn't expect her father would hit the nail on the head.
Blanche Yang and Johnson Xia continued to inquire about the man, and didn't find anything wrong. They finally felt relieved.
They saw Soren coming in with large bags. They greeted him at once. Soren didn't leave until he took the documents two more times. When he was about to leave, Blanche asked Elsa to help he, but he refused.
She took out the prepared quilts and sheets. "I'll make the bed."
"Mom, I'll go." Taking the bouquet from Blanche, Elsa wondered where she would go.
"I'll turn on the light for you," Soren said hurriedly
It was a simple three-bedroom place, which Soren showed them around, and Elsa got to know it.
Other packages were opened, just pickled vegetables, which made the living room smell very strong for a while. Elsa felt a little embarrassed. After all, he was nobody to her, so it was not necessary for him to take that for her.
She said, "Mom, I take the packages into the kitchen."
"It's okay. I'll put them in the fridge." Soren packed up all the things and put them in the fridge.
After that, Blanche went back to make the bed. Johnson Xia was also there to help his wife. Soren's bed was big enough for two persons, and the double quilts that Blanche brought were just suitable. Seeing that the quilt was shaken off, Elsa said happily, "Wow, the beautiful flowers are in bloom and the rich picture is inlaid with red and gold threads. It is one hundred times more magnificent than I imagined!"
"Why do you think so?" Blanche said to her daughter and tapped on her forehead.
Elsa stuck her tongue out and said, "Mom, you told me that Dad chose the wedding in person..."
Johnson Xia patted her head and said, "my little princess is married. Why did not I choose those petty colors and patterns for my little princess?"
"Father." A mixed feeling surged in her heart. How much she hoped she could be happy, even not for herself
She subconsciously glanced at Soren who was standing at the door.
Soren's face was still the same. He was poker faced and when he turned his eyes on you, he looked at you with sincerity, as if he could see your heart. You could trust him totally.
Elsa withdrew her sight right away. However, her mother said with a smile on her face, "Zaza, your photo is great."
She looked to the photo frame perplexedly, and saw a photo frame popping out of the dressing table. In the picture, Elsa was lying on the back of Soren, her hands moving from his back to his chest, with her chin resting on his shoulder. And Soren's held her hand. Both of them had genuine smiles on their faces. They looked so bright and dazzling.
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