Chapter 19 Chapter Eighteen

Her father's body lay in the banquet hall of his London home for two days.On the third day, a black carriage as big as a train carriage stopped in front of the door and took him to the funeral venue. Women are generally not encouraged to attend funerals, fearing that they will collapse and cry or even faint from excitement due to excessive grief, which will lead to an embarrassing scene.But both Bei Ni and Jia Li chose to attend, and accompanied their father through the last journey in the world. The ceremony was solemn and moving.But what Bei Ni thought of was her living relatives, not the dead.She can't do anything for her father, but she can do a lot for Carrie, her stepmother and her two stepbrothers.Once she's back at work, she's going to have to shed her strait-laced ways; it doesn't hurt to show a little compassion to patients.When teaching in the future, she will also smile from time to time, lest students are too scared to ask questions.

The organ player began to play hymns, and the father's friend carried the coffin and walked slowly to the door of the classroom, followed by the two daughters. Carrie suddenly poked Bernie's waist.Bernie turned to look at her, and Carrie jerked her chin aside.Bei Ni looked in the direction her sister was pointing at, and saw rows of mourners in black, some of whom she had a little memory, but she didn't know most of them, even if they threatened to chop off her hand holding the scalpel Not impressed. Then she saw it.Morwell and Mometshew, and their eldest brother, Earl Weedon.The three of them stood out together, with the same blond curls and angelic faces.She was about to look away when she realized their tall, dark-haired brother was actually standing closest to the nave, closest to her.

Their time in India could roughly be divided in half, the first half when Leo was ill and bedridden by the side effects of quinine, and the other half he was exhausted by injuries and fighting.When they met, his clothes had been worn and worn out from the hardships of the frontier, just not to the point of rags. The young man in front of her captivated her with a single smile.He doesn't look like an angel. If he looks as handsome as him, all the women in heaven will fall.He is more like the beautiful boy Adonis in Greek mythology. Although he is only flesh and blood, he is so charming that even the goddess is fascinated by him.

God, he is so beautiful.She didn't know how she was going to move on, and couldn't think of killing her. She didn't realize he was wearing a black armband until he walked by. He came to condolences as a son-in-law. The burial was brief, and Bernie and Carrie each sprinkled a handful of white roses on their father's coffin.Then Carrie added another word in place of the stepmother, who was unable to attend because she was unwell, which is not uncommon for some people who wish to mourn in solitude without publicity.Angle, their stepbrother, also sprinkled, and then sprinkled for his brother.Paul was handicapped due to childhood polio, so it was difficult for him to go out.

On the way out of the cemetery, Carrie saw Leo again.He and Matthew waited by the carriage of Ai's family, because Leo was so dazzling that poor Matthew almost became invisible. In Bei Ni's heart, it was as if a pot of sweet miscellaneous paintings had been overturned, tenderness, longing, and maddened love.And enough bliss to keep the Royal Navy afloat. Carrie hugged Leo and Matthew respectively.Leo, you ugly bastard, welcome home.Mai Xiu, my God, you are more handsome than the last time we met.When are you going to propose to me?I'm almost turning into an old aunt. Mai Xiu smiled bitterly.

Soon, Carrie, soon.When crossing the sea, Mai Xiu thought the boat was going to sink, so he kept moaning and saying your name.Leo laughed, then shook hands with her stepbrother.Angie, long time no see. He turned to Bernie, perhaps pitying her weak knees, and he didn't give that ravishing smile, but it was a good thing she would have fallen and slammed headfirst into the wagon.Madam Mo. By the way, he should call her Miss Ai.They were no longer legally husband and wife following the annulment of the marriage.He called her Mrs. Mo in a very private tone, as if they were alone in a secret room, and he wanted to strip her naked to make her heart scramble.

She also throbbed with the message of his mourning clothes, which, in addition to the black armbands, he wore with his black hatband.She could imagine the gossip from the outside world: he went to the funeral in mourning clothes, seemed to regard Mr. Ai as his father-in-law, and thought he was also Ebene's husband. Mr. Mo, she responded.Thank you for taking the time to come. May I ask if you would like to go to the humble house for tea.Matthew said. What a great idea, Carrie said. is this okay?Bernie said.Dad had just passed away and we shouldn't be moving around socially so soon.

This is not a social occasion, Leo said firmly.Just a family gathering. The Ai family and the Mo family are related by marriage, and the only connection is the long-announced marriage between Leo and Beini. You're quite right, Leo, said Carrie.let's go. What about Mrs. Ai?Bernie asked.It was just her and Paul at home, and Paul was sad. I went back to accompany them, and Ange volunteered.You two go. But It's all right, Carrie said.We won't stay long. Ange went back in the Ai family's carriage, and the others all squeezed into Earl Weiden's carriage.On the way, Benny heard that Matthew was on vacation in Biarritz, and knew that Leo went to Paris to meet him when he came back.He had been lobbying Leo to go to Biarritz with him, but unfortunately he failed to impress him, and finally decided to accompany Leo back to London.

They had barely stepped off the train when they heard that Ajfie was going to have a funeral that afternoon.They ran off to buy some black crepe for Leo, then rushed home, changed, and drove straight to the funeral. Leo snatched my coat, Matthew said.He just loves being pretty. Stop it.Leo smiled.It was obviously Mai Xiu who insisted on me wearing his coat, because I only had one suit for everyday use, and I couldn't dress too casually to attend my father-in-law's funeral. father in law.Bernie looked out the window flusteredly, not wanting to meet the curious eyes from the whole car.

After arriving at Wyden's mansion, Carrie pulled Bernie aside before entering the door.You two are remarried.Please do.If he becomes my brother-in-law again, maybe he won't be so angry and kill me because he was designed by me. Bernie glanced at her, then leaned close to her ear and whispered: He won't kill you, he just wants to put you in a madhouse. The Wyden mansion was full of men.Jerry and Will came back from Oxfordshire, but their wife and children didn't come with them, because Matthew and Leo were going back to the ancestral home soon to visit everyone. It's good to see the two ladies visiting, Will said.Jerry is so dumb, I'm so quiet and introverted, Matthew hardly knows any interesting gossip, and Leo is the most boring person in the world.

Just wait and see, Leo said.My wife can't stop talking once she starts. Jerry was choking on the whiskey and coughing.Leo hurried to pat him on the back.Bernie was lucky that she didn't happen to be drinking tea, otherwise she might end up like Jerry. my wife. Carrie, I hear you tricked Leo into submissiveness.He's always been on high alert, how did you manage that?Matthew asked. Carrie, don't say that.You know how bad it's going to be.Will made a motion to shoot.Have you ever seen Leo's marksmanship? More precisely, have you ever seen the way my wife performs surgery?Leo asked.His gloomy tone made Bernie feel like a murderous doctor. At least Jiahaili knew how to blush.My father also has a share.I knew Leo would try to find out, so Dad stayed home all week, and we let go of rumors that he wasn't feeling well. How did you know I left Leh?Bernie asked.She almost forgot. Pure coincidence.One person I know happens to be Mrs. White's niece.Mrs. Bai's letter to her mentioned that they were leaving Leh for the Kalash Valley, and that Mrs. Mo, a doctor, was accompanying them.She came to ask me if I was Benny, and I begged her not to tell Mrs. Bai. In other words, you knew that she was in Chitra County, but you still tricked me into going to Leh first. Why, if I were honest about her whereabouts, you'd tell me to leave you alone and telegraph her myself.Please don't kill me.You should be very happy to have successfully saved your wife, right? Jieduan, do you put your lost things in the study? Leo was standing by Benny's seat, and she put her hand on his sleeve.We are all safe and well, and Carrie sincerely apologizes. Leo stared at Beni, smiled and touched her hand lightly.There is never a gun in this family. This kind of intimacy in front of everyone made Benny very uncomfortable, but she still let Leo touch it for two more seconds before she withdrew her hand and put it on her lap. I'm sorry, Leo, said Carrie, embarrassed. Leo, I'd love to know how you found Benny, Will said.Did you just say: Your sister wants me to come to you, and follow me as soon as you collect your things? almost. She just obediently follow you? almost.Leo gave Bernie a mischievous look.Just more opium, drugging and late-night kidnapping. This is much more interesting, and if you publish a book, I will pay for it, Carrie told him happily. The payoff for such audacity was that Leo lost a vital organ on one side, Bernie said. No way!Matthew and Will exclaimed in unison. Kidneys, Leo yelled.Just the kidneys.People can live well even without one kidney, and it has no effect on vitality. Since you want to say kidneys, so be it, Bernie said. Will whined and Carrie covered her eyes.Leo covered his face, his shoulders shaking with laughter.Bernie could bear it no longer, She laughed so hard that she even had to wipe her tears with a handkerchief in the end. Before marrying him, the married life she imagined was like this, plain but joyful, warm, comfortable and harmonious. What is the real situation?Jerry asked. Jerry has received special upbringing since he was born in order to prepare to inherit the title and take charge of the family business, so he naturally exudes a majestic aura. When he asked questions silently, no one dared not answer. Ah, it's so annoying, why do you have to get to the bottom of it?Leo was still laughing.Tell him, Bernie. Feng Shui took turns, when she asked him to explain to Mr. Bai and his wife why they had to leave in a hurry, now it was her turn to worry.It's a pity that she doesn't have the talent to create something out of nothing.She swallowed hard.it's actually really easy.As soon as Leo showed up, I wanted to go with him.It was the first time I was so happy to meet someone. Leo leaned back in his chair, his head lifted slightly.She had thought he would laugh at her.The stories he told Mr. and Mrs. Bai were so beautiful, and they finally came true, but she only told his brother a few words that were useless.It was only later that she realized that there were tears in his eyes. He didn't cry, but she almost shed tears.It took a while to get the emotions under control and rejoin the conversation. She had a smile on her face after that. She is radiant.There are no other words to describe it, as if the high wall that trapped her heart has finally collapsed, releasing the endless joy and vitality that Shen Wei has had for a long time.How dazzling.Even when she was silent, she had a soft brilliance. At this time, she simply did not speak, instead of the dark void like before. All clamored to hear of their perilous journey to Chandara, and the bloody battle of the siege of the fortress.They also chatted about Charlie and his motherless children.Jiali openly flirts with Daoxiu.Drunk with hope, Leo never took his eyes off Benny. With every smile of hers, their past grows more distant; the future not only more likely, but more secure.He suddenly began to think about the size of the desk, the weight of the tableware, the color of the wallpaper and curtains. His mind was full of these wonderful little details, building the new life they were about to start together. Bernie stayed with Carrie for over an hour, and at last Carrie got up and said they had to go home and take care of Mrs. Eyre.Bernie stood up slowly, as if she was too happy to leave. Matthew poked Leo with his elbow.Leo, why did your wife go home with her sister? Because our marriage is a secret, so yes, Leo said.Can you come here for a while, Mrs. Mo, before you tell Beni to leave?I have something to tell you. Originally, he just wanted to hand Tao Tao's letter to her, but as soon as he arrived in the corridor, she immediately grabbed his skirt and kissed him.He held her tightly in his arms. When will you be reinstated?He whispered in her ear.I miss the smell of sanitizer. She chuckled softly.Soon.When will you go to the Mathematical Society to publish a paper?I love it when people say my husband is a genius, although I don't understand how they think that. my husband.She said it with ease and beauty.He kisses her passionately.Soon.On the way home the inspiration flowed, and I had four notebooks full of material waiting to be published. Good so people don't think I'm just in love with your looks. That being the case, you should dress revealingly from time to time so people don't think I'm marrying you for your achievements. She laughed again, she probably didn't know how beautiful her smile was, as bright as the morning sun at dawn.Her laughter stopped, and there was a long silence.She looked up into his eyes. I know why you call me your wife.But I'm not pregnant, Leo. He didn't actually hold out hope, but it still sounded a little sad to his ears.How nice it would be to have a child, so that they not only promise each other, but also work together to raise a growing life, so that this love can grow and continue naturally. It doesn't matter if you're not pregnant, he said.Children are not indispensable in my life.Only you are indispensable, always have been, and have never changed. She lowered her eyes.You're making me cry again, she murmured. Cry if you want to cry, he replied in a low voice, but you have to go home and cry again.No one is allowed to cry in Wei Deng's mansion, this is the family rule of the Mo family. Her lips quivered.After a while, she raised her head with crystal clear tears in her eyes.Didn't you just say that you have something to tell me? He completely forgot.He took the envelope out of his pocket and stuffed it into her hand.This is what I promised to give you.I'll see you tomorrow morning and we'll go to Cambridge together. Dear Madam Li I'm so in love with kz jwo this season.Benny and I go for a walk together every day.Sometimes Mr. Ai would come along, but it took some effort to persuade him to put down his books and manuscripts.The fields are full of buttercups. Yesterday, my daughter and I were lying and rolling in the sea of ​​flowers. Of course, Mr. Ai did not join in. The biggest event for the next two weeks is little Benny's sixth birthday, and we're having a picnic to celebrate her birthday.She is helpful in making guest lists and preparing side events.I gave her a notebook and she wrote down everything she had to do in her fat little hands, what a sweet and caring little girl, I couldn't help but feel so lucky.My cousin, who is also married to a widower, often complains that her stepson is mean, naughty and rough.And God gave me the most wonderful little girl in the world. Sometimes Mr. Ai would complain that I was stuck with her all day long, and every time he rarely came out of the study to look for me, he would find that the two of us had gone out together.I joke that it's because she loves me more than he does, and in some ways it does.She also needs me more than he does, that's for sure.I once blamed Mr. Ai, and should have taken her with her during the period when she had no mother.Sometimes she is still afraid, and I know she still remembers those days, living alone in this big house for months, with only servants to take care of her. I told Mr. Ai that after a while she would grow into a beautiful eighteen-year-old girl, and some enthusiastic young man would snatch her away from us, but I would always be his wife, and this life would never change.What's more, when the children are grown up and I have no one to spoil, does he think he can still write quietly?Then it's his turn to be dragged around by me! Enclosed is your recipe for mulled wine and a book of pressed flowers that Bernie and I made for you.Don't forget to drop me a line and tell me how you've been in Derbyshire this spring. love you Tao Tao Bernie wept bitterly.Because of grief, but also because of pure and powerful relief.Tao Tao is very happy. In her heart, she always believed that her father was a distant and indifferent husband.She thought Tao Tao was very lonely, so she married a man who was much older than her at such a young age, and her husband didn't know how to appreciate her liveliness and cheerfulness.But what was described in that letter was a good husband who cherished his bride, Tao Tao had a deep affection for him, and that marriage was gentle and comfortable. This is what she hopes Tao Tao can have. Her years in this world are full of sunshine, and she feels valued and loved. That night she read the letter a dozen times before she was satisfied, and finally decided it was time to go to bed.When she put the letter back into the envelope, she found that there was another letter inside. Dear Bei: From Bombay I sent a telegram to Mrs. Gaw, asking her to send the letter mentioned to Wyden House.She very kindly granted my request. I hope to deliver this letter to you at the funeral.I miss you so much. love you rio She kisses the letter paper. See you tomorrow, she thought.See you tomorrow, dear.