Chapter 212
Chapter 212 Episode 028 Are You Afraid of Death? (8)
608 words
•
4 min read
For instance, Flossie Wright’s parents divorced when she was ten.
Afterwards, both of them got their new families, and Flossie was left with her father, observing her new stepmother and new half-siblings coming into her life. The environment shaped Flossie’s character into a hedgehog who didn’t accept touch from anyone. As the eldest daughter, no one could harm her, which unconsciously led to her expressing her inner imbalance. It made her seem like a savage and willful young mistress in the eyes of outsiders. In fact, she had a strong pride.
However, the past is the past.
Now, Flossie Wright is no longer her former self who ruined her life due to family reasons.
Suppressing these memories, Flossie calmly responded, "It’s me."
"Flossie?" The voice on the other end of the phone seemed surprised, then changed to excitement, "Flossie, have you adjusted to life in the Forces? Why haven’t you called mom?"
Rubbing her forehead, Flossie made an insincere reply: "No time."
"Is cooking class also so busy?" Flossie’s mother didn’t hide her surprise. Her tone inevitably became somewhat plaintive, "You can’t even spare time to call or text mom?"
Flossie was somewhat embarrassed, a few veins stood out on her forehead as she glanced at Rowdy Brightwill, who was beside her with a slight smile. Her eyes flickered slightly, and then she directly ignored her mother’s coquettish behavior, and said, "I have something to say."
"What? Go ahead."
Without any hesitation, Flossie’s mother immediately nodded in agreement. Presumably, if Flossie wanted to leave the Forces, she would spare no effort in aiding her.
However, Rowdy Brightwill, who had just been stared at by Flossie, had an ominous feeling, and stared at her in return.
Sure enough, Flossie said without any hesitation, "I want to cancel the engagement with Rowdy Brightwill."
In an instant, the other end of the phone, which had always responded promptly, suddenly fell silent.
Meanwhile, Rowdy Brightwill’s face changed again and again, but in the end, he didn’t interrupt her, nor did he seize her phone.
The night became increasingly quiet and cold.
The slow breeze whistled by, stirring ripples in someone’s heart.
After a long time, Flossie’s mother’s voice became heavier and came with a probing tone, "Child, can you tell mom the reason?"
Hearing this patient tone, Flossie frowned in discomfort. It had been many years since someone had spoken to her in the tone of an elder. The people she had come across were able to put her in any position, but no one had ever referred to her as "a child".
This was indeed awkward for Flossie Wright.
Before Flossie could finish, Rowdy Brightwill finally snatched her phone away.
"Auntie, she’s joking," said Rowdy Brightwill, who had grabbed the phone. His voice was light-hearted, but his brows showed clear annoyance, "We are about to turn off the lights, how about this: Find a time when you are free in a few days, and then call her?"
"...Okay."
𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
Flossie’s mother was filled with doubts but responded obediently. Then she and Rowdy Brightwill briefly discussed a few things. After Rowdy Brightwill laughed heartily over their conversation, she obediently hung up the phone. Thanks to that, the impact of Flossie’s words on her was much lighter.
She probably thinks it’s a child acting sulky.
That’s what Flossie’s mom thought, but she didn’t pursue it.
Meanwhile, seeing Rowdy Brightwill hang up the phone, Flossie also let out a sigh of relief. She never thought that dealing with elders would be so hard.
— End of Chapter 212 —