Chapter 20 Chapter Twenty

Copenhagen, July 1888 Condon likes to be his nephew's favorite uncle, and a rare mysterious visitor visits him, leaving a miraculously deep and brilliant impression on the young minds. They will always remember the unlimited supply of chocolates, magical toys, and riding a horse on their shoulders game. The voyage was rough.His cruise ship was delayed by thirty-six hours, and when he arrived at Claudia's house, only the children and servants were there, and his sister and brother-in-law were away for an appointment.He had dinner delivered to the nursery, and while he ate it, Theodore, two and a half years old, sat chattering beside him, and Hans, five months old, lay on his lap.

Theodore was ecstatic when he received the kaleidoscope, but it broke after just fifteen minutes.He stared blankly at the disintegrated parts, expressing his unspeakable disappointment by crying loudly.Condon, who was used to crying children because he was seven years older than his brother, took out some magnets and deftly distracted Theodore.As soon as the child discovered that magnets had magical powers, they immediately attracted the magnets to each other and to the spoon and butter knife with concern.Hans showed a full gentleman's demeanor, contentedly gnawed on the new rattle toy, and occasionally let out a caring laugh.

Theodore no longer had to take a nap, so he was more likely to get tired, and the nanny came to take him to sleep.Hans fell asleep after breastfeeding, with his cheek against Condon's shoulder, and warm saliva flowed from his small mouth, covering his linen shirt.Condon's heart was filled with affection, and he kissed his little ears, but at the same time he felt faintly lost. After receiving his diploma from the French Ecole Polytechnique, he set off for the United States.The wealth he has earned over the years far exceeds imagination.However, although wealth is gratifying, it cannot warm his bed, nor can it bear children for him and make the family lively.

Then Claudia came back and kissed Condon on the cheek, the top of Hans' head, and then went to the crib and kissed Theodore, who was fast asleep. A minute later, she came back to the table.He grows fast, right?She stroked Hans' head. That's what happens with babies, who triple in size after a few months, Condon said.Interested in tonight's event? It is indeed very interesting.Beida and I dined with your wife, said Claudia. his wife.He hadn't seen him since 1983, more than five years.Condon rolled his eyes.Yes, you thought I would believe it. I didn't lie to you, said Claudia.Your wife is here.She came to visit me three days ago, and I returned the next day and invited her to dinner.Let her return the invitation today, and we will have dinner together at the hotel where she lives.

It was really not easy for Condon not to drop Hans to the ground by mistake.What is she doing in Copenhagen? go sightseeing.Scandinavia trip, she has been to Norway and Sweden. alone? As soon as this suspected jealous sentence came out, he immediately wished to cut off his tongue. No, she brought a private harem, and Claudia's scrutiny made him uncomfortable.How would I know?Even if she was traveling with her lover, it was impossible to introduce her to me, and I didn't send anyone to follow her.If you want to know, ask yourself. I was asking if her mother came with her.He handed Hans to the nanny.What's more, Mrs. Tremais' behavior has nothing to do with me.

You don't seem to notice, so let me remind you that Mrs. Tremais has done her duty to her husband's family.She visited my father and mother every week while they were in London.Every Christmas and children's birthdays, she will send gifts over.When Christopher was squandering his allowance, she was the one who asked him to save money, Claudia said.I think you should visit her.no harm, right?she lives in He put a finger on her lips.Didn't you just say that?If I want to know, I'll find out myself. That night, his sanity was ashes, like the Cuban cigars he and Paeda smoked.He didn't say a word on the way to the hotel where Mrs. Allen was staying.When he arrived, he successfully got out of the carriage, and almost successfully walked into the hotel door. Two well-dressed concierges had already opened the door for him.But at this moment, he suddenly gave up, and the ridiculous curiosity caused by his wife in the same city defeated him.

He pretended that the cuff buttons were off, and asked Claudia's driver to stop first.While pretending to look for it, he asked the driver where his sister and brother-in-law had dinner.So he ordered the carriage to turn around and headed for the hotel where his wife was staying, leaving behind Mrs. Aaron from Philadelphia, a young, beautiful and wealthy widow who had been hinting during the transatlantic voyage that a private meeting should be arranged as soon as possible after arriving in Denmark. He confirmed that his wife did not have a traveling companion, and only brought a personal maid, and the only guests who came to find her were Claudia and his wife.

The question he wants to know the most has been answered, and he should be satisfied.However, he found himself negotiating the starting price with the hotel counter clerk, asking him how much he would have to give him news about Mrs. Tremais.Simply put, he paid spies to spy on her. It is not difficult to find out her whereabouts, because she has to rely on the hotel to help arrange transportation.The next morning he started receiving reports documenting her every move.During those few days, he knew what she had for breakfast, what places of interest she visited, when she took her bath in the evening, and even where she stopped to buy an embroidered doily.

However, the more you know, the more curious you become.What does she look like now?Has time been kind to her?Is she the same as when he left?Or become someone else. He originally promised to have dinner with Mrs. Aaron, but when he heard that Jiaqi would go to Tivoli Gardens, the top amusement park in Copenhagen that night, he immediately canceled the appointment.His self-control hasn't completely broken down yet, so at least he won't approach her during the day.But maybe, just maybe, he could hide in the dark and take a peek at her in the dark. He walked around the Tivoli Gardens for a long time, and even began to wonder if he was prematurely old, and finally saw her at the carousel.Jiaqi sat on the wooden horse and laughed, holding on to the golden pillar desperately. Her white long skirt fluttered with the spinning movement and the summer breeze blowing from the sea.

She looks good, not only that, she is very happy. The artificial lighting in the garden casts a bright orange halo, making her look like a fairy in ancient Norse mythology. Her body is overflowing with the magic power of the four elements. It is clear that she is extremely dangerous, but it is hard to resist the crackling sensual energy.Many men stared at her intently, with wide-open eyes and half-open mouths. He stared at her until he couldn't take the suffocation in his chest anymore.He didn't know what he was thinking.He originally thought that in the deepest part of his heart, he secretly hoped to see her numb on the outside and haggard on the inside, hoping that she would still not be able to let him go, and still love him deeply.Even if all the evidence points in the opposite direction.

This woman doesn't need him. He turns and walks away.Stop monitoring her whereabouts, and stop the crazy behavior.He tried to forget how much he had longed for her, like a famished mongrel dog with his forefoot on the deli window.He apologized to Mrs. Allen, begging forgiveness for his neglect. Not long after, the canal incident occurred. Mrs. Aaron is wearing clothes made by the well-known designer Mr. Worth. The pink peach and beige make her beautiful, but the scenery behind her is equally charming.The houses by the canal are colorful, and each one is painted with bright and eye-catching colors, just like the colors in the wardrobe of fashionable British women: rose red, bright yellow, dove gray, powder blue, terracotta and maroon.The sun was about to climb to the zenith, and the water was shimmering, and the silver ripples under the hull of the boat rippling from channel to channel. Oh my goodness!Mrs. Allen clutched his arm.look there! He had been looking at the model boats on display at the storefront on the river bank when he turned in the direction she was pointing. The open window on the second floor, did you see the woman inside?Mrs. Allen laughed. He looked at the window on the other side as she instructed, and suddenly felt a line of sight fall on him. Jiaqi! Sitting on the prow of a cruise ship, holding a white parasol, she looked like a passionate meal-goer, who went out to enjoy the scenery and charm of Copenhagen.The distance between the two is very close.She looked at him with an anxious concentration, as if she couldn't remember who he was all at once, as if she didn't want to remember who he was. His appearance has changed, his hair has grown to the nape of his neck and he has grown a beard for the past two years. The eyes of the two met.She jumped up from her chair, and the parasol clicked onto the deck.She stared at him blankly, her face was pale, her eyes seemed to see a ghost.He had never seen her like this before, and even the day he left, she didn't panic like this.She was extremely astonished, completely disregarding her manners, with a panicked and helpless expression, which could be clearly seen even a few kilometers away. The two boats crossed each other, she lifted her skirt and ran along the railing of the boat, never leaving his eyes.She tripped over a rope and fell heavily, his heart tugged nervously, but she didn't seem to feel the pain, and stood up in a hurry.She ran all the way to the stern and couldn't get any closer to him. Mrs. Allen hooked his arm at this moment, leaned her head on his arm, and rubbed her cheek against his sleeve, like a coquettish cat. I'm starving, Mrs. Allen said.I want a cold buffet, take me there. No problem, he said blankly. Jiaqi stood at the stern, maintaining a stiff posture, but she suddenly looked listless, as if she had been standing there in the same posture for more than 1,800 days after the two separated. She still loves him.The thought frantically echoed in his mind, making him feel hot and dizzy.She still loves him. At that moment, he couldn't remember what mistake she had made.All he knew was that for the last five years he'd been the worst bastard in the world, no doubt about it.The things he wants the most at this moment are those that he swore he would never fall in love with again. At lunchtime he felt as if he were sleepwalking, and after dinner he rushed Mrs. Allen back to the hotel for a beauty sleep. She invited him to come with him, but he refused as if she had the bubonic plague.He hurried around Copenhagen, first to the hairdresser, then to the jewelry store, and finally back to Claudia's house to pull out the highest morning dress. He walked into the restaurant where his wife was staying, clean-shaven, holding a bouquet of dejected hydrangeas, which the boss was about to close when he bought it.He felt nervous and stupid, like a pig who lived next door to the butcher.He stood in front of the counter and cleared his throat twice before making a sound. Is Mrs Tremes here, please? I'm sorry, sir, said the counter clerk.Mrs. Tremais has just left. That's it.when will she come back.He can wait here, he will never abandon her again. I'm sorry, sir, said the cabinet clerk.Mrs Tremes no longer lives here.After checking out, she set off for the port, ready to board the Margarita, and set sail at two o'clock. It is now two past five. He rushed out of the hotel, stopped the cab, and promised the driver all the money in his wallet as long as he arrived at the port before the Marguerite sailed.However, when we arrived at the port, we saw the three funnels of the Marguerite receding away. He doubled the fare for the driver and stood on the edge of the harbor staring at the sea level.He couldn't believe it, he couldn't believe that the hope of being reunited was instantly shattered, so quickly and so cruelly. For the first time in his life, he felt lost, completely disoriented.He could chase her back to England.But back in the UK, the shadow of the past will weigh them down.He will keep thinking about why he left her before.Neither of them could be free in England.Nor can it be forgiven. Maybe they are destined not to get back together. It took hours, but he finally convinced himself that the guardian angel must be helping him and keeping him from doing stupid things.Think about it, if she's still there, if he really throws all caution aside, if he does go back to her and take back the woman he can never trust He told himself that he couldn't imagine it, that he couldn't help it.He is a sensible man.He clutched the velvet case tightly, and inside it was the necklace he had just bought, diamonds and rubies shining and alluring, just like her.Mrs. Allen is about to receive a frightening farewell gift. He threw blue hydrangeas into the canal and watched the bouquet float and sink in the water until it fell apart.After so many years, she can still break his heart, and she doesn't need to touch him at all, who will believe it.