Chapter 2073
Although Yvonne was afraid of marriage, she was happiest among the few girls, since childhood, Yvonne was loved by both her father and mother, and even her uncle, aunt, and cousin also loved her very much. Yvonne had never suffered any grievances and hardship growing up. She grew up like a sweet girl in her family.
Her relationship with Marcus was the only thing that made her feel pressured. The pressure she felt came from old Master Shaw. It was because she had witnessed how old Master Shaw had treated Sabrina very harshly that Yvonne felt greatly terrified of old Master Shaw. As time went by, even old Master Shaw felt her fear for him.
At one point, Old Master Shaw took the initiative to ask Yvonne, " My child, you have always been like a chirpy little sparrow, why is it that every time you see me, you'll turn to someone who doesn't utter a single word? Are you afraid of me?"
Yvonne immediately nodded. "Mm-hmm." After that, she shook her head again. "No, no, no, it's not like that..."
"You and Marcus have been in a relationship for two years, and yet, you never got married. Is it because of me?" Old Master Shaw was not a fool. He was able to figure everything out.
Yvonne was speechless.
"I will not stop your wedding anymore, my child," Old Master Shaw said very gently.
Yvonne absolutely could not believe it. She was so scared that she was at a loss for words.
"I know that you're afraid of me. In fact, I have a way to let you not be afraid of me," said old Master Shaw.
"Wh-Wh-What's the way?" Yvonne stuttered.
"The way is for me to be dead," said old Master Shaw.
"No...what are you talking about?" Yvonne asked.
Old Master Shaw smiled miserably, "what I said is true. I'm not joking with you. I... You know being alive is a kind of suffering for me. To me, it's easier to be dead than to be alive. However, all the mistakes I have made can't be written off, so I can only live on and slowly have a taste of such torture. Only then can I face my own conscience properly. So, my child, don't be afraid. You can just treat me as a walking dead. I will not interfere with you and Marcus ' wedding."
After saying that, old Master Shaw walked away while trembling and staggering. He seemed like a piece of leaf in the wind as he walked. He was unable to be steady on his foot and the way he swayed from side to side truly made Yvonne very worried when she saw it. Perhaps it was out of curiosity or some other reason, Yvonne followed behind him. she never expected that the old man would walk all the way to the small house that Gloria was staying at while trembling.
The old man stood at a place that was very far away from the iron fence and was barely able to see Gloria. He did not say a word. He just watched Gloria as she watered her plants and planted some flowers. From time to time, she would take a break while sitting on a small bench, and every now and then, she would even scroll through YooTub. Life was rich but calm for Gloria, which was great.
While watching her, Old Master Shaw unknowingly was covered in tears, and he even cried out loud. However, even so, old Master Shaw did not step into the yard and talk to his own daughter. Instead, he silently wiped his tears while walking away.
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