Chapter 322
Chapter 322 Episode 039 Student Gathering (9)
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After all, the past Flossie Wright weighed heavily on them.
Pausing, Mother Wright murmured, "You don’t have to defend him..."
Flossie was at a loss for words.
After a while, Flossie said a silent prayer for Rowdy Brightwill in her heart, then let go of his hand and said, "Then you go ahead and do it."
With that said, she didn’t dwell on the matter, but returned to the couch, absentmindedly peeling an apple, her attention split between her task and the New Year’s concert being broadcast on television.
"She doesn’t seem like she’s in trouble."
Dian Deacon patted mother Wright’s shoulder and said solemnly, his eyes scanning Flossie back and forth, yet not detecting anything unusual.
Mother Wright widened her eyes in surprise. "How can she not be in trouble after everything she’s been through?"
The more normal she seemed, the less normal she was. When had Flossie Wright ever not cried, made a scene, or threatened suicide facing Rowdy Brightwill’s "termination of engagement" before? Now that she was acting so calmly, mother Wright already started to suspect that she might be despondent, feeling extreme heartbreak.
Dian Deacon really wanted to assure her that everything was fine, but seeing mother Wright’s strong reaction, he couldn’t bear to. Instead, he pretended to agree with her and joined her in the bedroom to call Rowdy Brightwill.
Meanwhile, Flossie, who had only peeled half an apple, suddenly noticed her phone on the coffee table vibrating.
Only Rowdy Brightwill knew her phone number.
Without hesitation, Flossie put down her knife and apple, picked up her phone, and saw a new message from Rowdy Brightwill.
[I’m helping you so much, now that I’ve made myself the enemy of both families, aren’t you going to treat me to a meal?]
Along with this message, he added a pitiful emoji to express his frustrated emotion.
It was somewhat amusing for Flossie. If Rowdy Brightwill proposed to dissolve the engagement on a normal day, maybe the issue wouldn’t have been as big as it was. However, he chose to do so during the joyful gathering of both families. There was no way to sweep this massive problem under the rug. A result must be given.
Undeniably, Rowdy Brightwill not only offended the Wrights but also infuriated his own family.
The feelings of the elders in both families were undoubtedly shattered -
Why keep such an inconsiderate person around?
After hesitating for a moment, Flossie quickly typed out "You choose the place", but after glancing at the closed bedroom door, she added another sentence - Good luck.
As Rowdy Brightwill was ready to make such a huge sacrifice and put his life on the line, she would suffer a small financial loss.
That night, the Brightwill and Wright families had a very unpleasant New Year’s Eve. Rowdy Brightwill was lectured by several elders in turn. To put it nicely, it was ideological education and heartfelt conversation. To put it bluntly, it was a downright reprimand, only stopping short of a physical beating.
In all fairness, Rowdy Brightwill felt quite innocent. He thought that since Flossie had agreed to dissolve the engagement, all issues should have been perfectly solved. Even if he was to be criticized, it wouldn’t have been blown out of proportion. But everyone subconsciously thought that Flossie had been dealt a blow beyond imagination, and due to rage, had just agreed to let go. As a result, Rowdy Brightwill found himself deeply implicated, and absolution seemed impossible, leaving him in a very helpless state.
Meanwhile, Flossie, the concerned protagonist, appeared quite relaxed. She ate her fruit, drank her tea, leisurely watching the New Year’s concert until the arrival of the New Year. Only then did she get up to take a bath and retire for the night. As an afterthought, she phoned Rowdy Brightwill who was being blamed by everyone.
— End of Chapter 322 —