She looked exceptionally stunning, and she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
Looking at her, he felt a moment of peace in his heart as though all his worries had been cleared.
It was past eleven o’clock at night after all the fireworks were set off. The three children were exhausted too.
Elizabeth brought them back to their room and put them to sleep. Meanwhile, Matthew sat in the yard, holding a cigarette between his fingers.
It was dead silent in the mountain. The only sound they could hear from time to time was the laughter of the people on the opposite side of the mountain who were in the hot springs.
Esme stood aside and accompanied Matthew, looking at the starry sky.
Suddenly, Matthew questioned, “Esme, do you think family affection is more important than love?”
He wanted to marry this woman even though she already had children. The fact did not seem to bother him at all.
However, he could not bear to go against his grandfather who might collapse at any time, as the latter was not in good health.
As a result, he was in a dilemma.
He wished he could give her happiness, but he could not marry her for the time being It was a difficult question that left Esme pondering for a long time before he replied, “I guess family affection matters more!”
Love might not be eternal, but the bond between family members would not break apart that easily. Family members were the ones who would stick around through thick and thin for a long time.
Matthew took a heavy puff on his cigarette without saying a word.
At that point, Esme could tell from Matthew’s solemn expression that the latter was not in a good mood. Nonetheless, Esme could not seem to tell what was on Matthew’s mind, and he dared probe further either.
They returned to the city on the next day.
As soon as the car stopped at Snowy Barber, Esme opened the door for them. Arthur got out of the car first and reached out to help Abby.
Elizabeth hopped off after all her children had gotten out of the car.
Matthew, who was sitting in the backseat, wound down the window, revealing his chiseled profile.
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