Chapter 1538
It was not until becoming a parent that Faye finally understood how a parent would do anything for a child.
Despite knowing it was not the most sensible thing to throw the question at Karen directly, she did it anyway for the sake of Yvette. She just wanted a confirmation. Regardless of the outcome, Faye had fulfilled Yvette's request. This way, Yvette would finally give up her feelings.
"Faye, I'm really sorry."
Faye gave her a blank look. "You don't have to feel sorry for me. I won't accept your apology."
Karen squeezed next to Faye and spread her arms out to hug her. She said coyly, "My dear Faye, it's my fault. I shouldn't have been so petty. I know you're a magnanimous person. Forgive me, alright?"
"If it weren't for the fact that I know you so well, you and I might have ended our friendship today," Faye said.
"I know, I know. You are the only person in the whole wide world who could put up with me. Other people would've ignored me long ago." "Do you think I will forgive you just because you are sucking up to me?' "Tell me then. What should I do to earn your forgiveness?"
"Give me your husband," Faye requested.
"No problem at all. The question is, do you have the nerve to take him?"
"What's there to be scared of? Is he going to eat me alive?"
Karen pointed toward upstairs and said, "He's right upstairs. If you really dare, go on and take him home."
Faye immediately rose to her feet. "Okay, I'll take him back right now. You'd better not cry."
At this moment, the man they were talking about suddenly emerged at the stairs. At the sight of Kevin, Karen's heart skipped a bit. "Kevin, when did you come down here?" Kevin's expression was calm as he replied, "I just came. What's wrong?"
Karen figured he had not overheard their conversation. She felt a huge sense of relief, saying, "Oh, nothing. Faye is here, so I'm just chatting with her. Don't mind us." Kevin gave Faye a nod of acknowledgment, and then, he said to Karen, "Alright."
Kevin's brief appearance was enough to scare Faye out of her wits. "Karen, I was just joking with you just now. Please make sure your man doesn't take it seriously." Karen assured her with confidence, "Don't worry, he didn't hear anything."
However, Faye did not think that Kevin had heard nothing. Anyway, it was better to take her leave first. "Since I've gotten the answer I wanted, I should get going. Let's meet up for tea soon." Karen tried to persuade her to stay. "It's getting late. Why don't you and Yvette stay over tonight?"
"No, thanks. Sebastian is still waiting for us at home. If we're not home, he won't be able to sleep alone."
"Okay, then. But I haven't seen Yvette yet."
"What's there to see? She hasn't changed much."
"I'll go look for her with you then."
"Okay. Your courtyard is huge. I've been here so many times, yet I could still get lost if no one is there to lead the way."
With that, Karen and Faye went looking for Yvette. Meanwhile, Yvette ran into Silvia and Vanessa. "Long time no see, Silvia," Yvette greeted with a smile.
Silvia responded enthusiastically, "Hi, Yvette!
Long time no see!"
Shifting her gaze to Vanessa, Yvette asked, "Silvia, this is?"
In truth, Yvette had seen Vanessa before. Moreover, Vanessa had left a deep impression on her. Yvette was just refusing to admit that Julien would like a golddigger like Vanessa.
Silvia introduced them, "This is Julien's fiancee, Vanessa. Vanessa, this is Yvette, Auntie Faye's daughter."
There was an expression of dawning comprehension on Yvette's face. "Vanessa, we've met before, right?"
Vanessa recognized Yvette as well. She had known Yvette when she was selling the jewelry that Julien had given to her. At the thought of the incident, Vanessa was already very upset. Now that she knew Yvette had feelings for Julien, she felt even more uncomfortable in her heart. However, she still smiled at her and said, "Nice to meet you, Yvette."
Vanessa avoided her question in the hope that Yvette would not bring up the jewelry incident. However, Yvette did not give up. "I wonder if you still remember, Vanessa. Probably a month or two ago, you sold me a lot of second-hand luxury goods."
Vanessa gave her an elegant and polite smile. "Oh, really? I can't really remember. You have such a good memory."
"The jewelry was actually more valuable than the price you offered. I didn't even earn a penny. As soon as you left, Julien bought all of them back at their original prices. He is willing to do so much for you. You'd better not let him down."
"Did you just say that Julien bought all the jewelry that I sold to you?" Vanessa could not believe it, but she also knew that Julien was definitely capable of doing such a thing. That was to say, all along, he was aware of her every move.
A wave of embarrassment suddenly washed over Vanessa. Her heart ached and she felt miserable, but she did not show it on her face. "Oops, I don't know Julien hasn't told you about it. Sorry, I've said too much."
Vanessa smiled and replied, "Well, he's just doing that for my own good."
"It's just how Julien is. He's quiet in the presence of outsiders, and only talks a lot with people he is familiar with."
Silvia couldn't bear to listen any more. She wanted to help Vanessa out of her predicament. However, Vanessa still put on a smile on her face. "Is that so? That's weird. Because he has been talking a lot with me. I don't even know that he doesn't talk much to outsiders."
Noticing the tension in the air, Silvia wanted to help, but she didn't know how to. Coincidentally, Faye and Karen came over. Silvia quickly waved at them, calling out, "Mom, Auntie Faye, we are here!"
At the sight of Karen, Yvette ran toward her like a child. "Auntie Karen, I've missed you so much."
Karen gave her a hug and said, "I've missed you too, Yvette."
"Auntie Karen, why are you becoming more and more beautiful every time I see you?"
"Because all of my children are doing well. I don't have to worry about them."
Faye chimed in, "Alright. That's enough, Yvette. We should head home now. If not, your dad would be worried."
"But Mom, I want to spend more time with Auntie Karen."
"Can't you see that Silvia and Vanessa are here? Karen would surely want to spend more time bonding with them. Let's not disturb them."
Yvette replied disapprovingly, "I just want to spend some time with Auntie Karen. How is that a disturbance?" "Go back with me now. Your father is still waiting for us," Faye ordered with a stern voice.
Karen persuaded, "Faye, why don't you let Yvette stay for the night? Everyone in the family is back. Those youngsters must have a lot in common. Just let them hang around with each other."
Knowing her daughter full well, Faye could easily figure out what Yvette was up to. "Yvette, if you don't leave with me now, don't call me 'Mom' anymore."
Yvette was speechless.
Faye had given her no choice. Reluctantly, she said goodbye to Karen and left with Faye.