Chapter 317
Chapter 317 Episode 039 Student Gathering (4)
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"I remember you had quite a distaste for Uncle Ding, but rest assured, he’s a good person and has always wanted to get along well with you."
Rowdy Brightwill, who had always had extensive connections, reassured Flossie Wright in a very warm-hearted way, explaining her mother’s second husband to her in the simplest of terms. His main worry was Flossie’s propensity to offend people, hoping to avoid any unhappiness during the holiday season.
It wasn’t until they reached the front door that Flossie grudgingly responded, appearing not to take his words to heart at all.
Rowdy Brightwill took a deep breath, finding the situation both amusing and exasperating.
"Rowdy, Flossie."
The one who opened the door was undoubtedly Flossie’s mother. She looked at Flossie and Rowdy Brightwill with surprise and delight, then ushered them inside with a particularly excited voice. As she fetched slippers for them, her hand was even trembling.
Flossie, who had swapped souls and came to this place a few years ago, took a good look at her mother. She was wearing a simple blue apron, looking very homely, her hair tied up at the back of her head, with a few strands falling loosely about, swaying with her movement.
This was a woman who knew how to live life. She looked youthful for her forties. She wore simple makeup but paid more attention to skincare. Her temperament was gentle and peaceful, which was very comforting. From the moment she opened the door, she hadn’t stopped smiling. She had moved tea, fruit, and snacks to the coffee table, and looked somewhat cautious and apprehensive as if fearing they wouldn’t appreciate her efforts.
Flossie was her daughter, but she seemed more like a guest.
It was said that Uncle Ding had some matters at the office and would only be able to return later, so Rowdy Brightwill had to liven up the atmosphere. He praised Flossie’s mother with a flurry of compliments, making her smile brightly. He then tried to bring up topics for Flossie and her mother so that they had something to talk about. Fortunately, Flossie played along. She deviated from her usual indifferent attitude and occasionally responded.
However, as soon as Rowdy Brightwill was called away by a few phone calls from his home, the living room fell into silence.
Flossie, as if no one else was around, began to peel melon seeds.
After hesitating at her side for a while, Flossie’s mother slowly approached her. Her voice was very gentle, "Flossie, have you adjusted well to life in the forces?"
Ever since Flossie walked through the door, her mother had been paying close attention to her. Every time she saw her daughter’s short hair, she couldn’t help but feel heartache. Looking at her clothes, which lacked any feminine touch, she felt even more unsettled. She had always felt as if her daughter had suffered cruel treatment in the forces and seriously considered having Flossie not return to service.
"It’s okay."
Flossie nodded slightly. Even though she seemed to be in control sitting on the sofa without any apparent unease or nervousness, she was still contemplating whether or not to give her a smile.
Even though her situation was somewhat awkward, her face had always been notoriously thick-skinned. Now that she was Flossie Wright, she wouldn’t treat Flossie’s mother like a stranger. Despite being suddenly faced with such "maternal love," she found it slightly hard to handle.
Regardless of why she had become Flossie Wright, or whether she might suddenly disappear at some point, as long as she was in this body bearing this identity, she would definitely play her role well.
As for those who were kin to her, as long as they were genuinely kind to her, she could at least return the basic respect.
Flossie’s mother felt rather uncomfortable seeing her daughter so calm for the first time. Despite feeling somewhat relieved that her daughter seemed to have matured somewhat, at the very least, she was no longer scowling in her presence.
— End of Chapter 317 —