At this moment, the sky had slowly dimmed. The dusk was almost over, and the still cloudy sky made people feel even more depressed.
Leonard was smoking, and the outline of his face was obscured by a white mist. She turned slightly, and met Andrew's eyes.
"What do you want to ask?" Said Leonard, who had known that Andrew had been stealing glances at him all this time. The two of them were classmates, so the way he spoke was more relaxed.
Andrew coughed awkwardly and glanced at Jean, who was acting indifferently. His brother-in-law is always neutral, except for matters involving his wife. Because of that, Andrew continued to speak without noticing Jean's presence there.
"Leo, I heard you're going to Surabaya with them?"
"Yes, why?" Leonard's reply was brief.
Andrew glanced at her again. "It's okay, it's just… I just think that your career in Jakarta is already good. Wouldn't it be too much if you left all that and went to Surabaya?"
The Austin Family's eldest son thought he had managed to portray himself as a caring classmate. Unfortunately, Andrew had no idea that his acting was as bad as his younger brother.
"You can eat and drink in a wheelchair for Claire's sake for a whole year. Then why can't I go to Surabaya for her?"
Andrew was choking on his own cigarette smoke and coughing violently! What is Leonard talking about? Why did he bring up the wheelchair incident ?! Also, who eats and drinks in a wheelchair ?!
Andrew gave Leonard an annoyed look, then he snorted and said coldly, "Oh, you've been classmates in college for four years, but you never told me anything about yourself. If this incident with Mellisa didn't happen, would you mean. hide your identity as the successor of the Adler Family from me forever? "
Leonard nodded in an indifferent manner, "I did intend to do that!"
Andrew glared at Leonard in pain. What kind of good friend is this ?! The man threw his cigarette butt on the ground and crushed it with the tip of his shoe.
After a while, he finally managed to calm his emotions. "If you have time in the future, come back to Jakarta often. I'll be waiting for you." Said Andrew.
Then she realized that she sounded like a parent about to let her child go. He cleared his throat and hurriedly changed the topic.
"Besides, who should I go to if I get into trouble with the police if you're not here?" He says half kidding.
"Oh, you don't need to worry about that. I've already taken care of it with my colleagues at the police station. If you need help in the future, please go to them. You're welcome." Leonard answered smoothly.
When Andrew heard this sentence, he felt very uncomfortable.
With a few words, he could already guess that Leonard's influence on Mellisa would definitely prevail. Everyone said that Leonard was a man who dedicated his life to the country, simply because that man showed absolutely no interest in love or marriage.
But Andrew knew the truth. That Leonard's dedication is only because he has not met a woman who is able to make him willing to leave everything for love. The tears of a beautiful woman are a grave for heroes. Leonard has met his beautiful woman, so he won't want the world.
Andrew suddenly felt that his younger brother had absolutely no chance of winning. After all, Mike was young and immature. Mike really likes Mellisa with all his heart, but after all, he lacks the courage to devote himself to the woman he loves.
Mike is too focused on their past that it's too late when he wants to fight for Mellisa's love.
After Claire finished having a heart-to-heart chat with Lilia and Mellisa, the couple left the hospital.
Andrew got into the car and sat in the driver's seat. Then he turned to look at Claire who was sitting beside him. When he saw Claire's lips quivering with cold, Andrew hurriedly turned off the car cooler and hugged his wife to warm it up.
As he hugged Claire, he heard her say with overflowing joy, "Husband, my period this month is half a month late."
*****
The next day, Lilia and her entourage left for Surabaya at eight in the morning.
In less than half a month, what happened in Jakarta, like a pen in thick and colorful ink, has engraved an indelible mark on each person.
On the private plane, Lilia is carefully guarding Mellisa. She treated her brother like a fragile doll. Mellisa had protested against the treatment, but after being scolded by Lilia, Mellisa no longer commented. If she were in Lilia's position, Mellisa would also do the same.
Doctor Lucas, the Widjaya family's personal doctor, was also on the same plane. At Lilia's request, he checked Mellisa's temperature and wounds from time to time.
As the plane slowly took off, Lilia looked at the City of Jakarta which was spread out the plane window. Now she not only has a wonderful husband, but also a caring older sister by her side. Lilia can only hope that her days will remain peaceful until she gets old.
Lilia can't wait to go back to Surabaya. He wants to return to the city he knows, and he wants to introduce Mellisa to everyone around him. Lilia will let everyone know that this is her sister, Mellisa Irwan!
*****
That afternoon, their plane landed at Surabaya airport. Their arrival was greeted by several vehicles carried by the personal bodyguards of the Widjaya Family. The bodyguards were led by Clifford, who was already waiting in the pick-up area.
After Lilia and Jean got into the car, Lilia immediately leaned back in the man's embrace. He looked around and breathed in the familiar smell around him. After leaving Surabaya for a long time, Lilia felt that she had really returned.
Then Lilia turned her head and said, "Jean, I plan to bring Ms. Mel back to our house. You don't mind, right? She just came to Surabaya and will stay in this city. I want to accompany Ms. Mel until she gets used to life in this city. here."
The man slowly opened his eyes and looked at his wife's hopeful face. A thin smile crossed Jean's lips. He said in a soft voice, "Lilia, you know that I will do anything to fulfill your wish. But I'm afraid I can't grant you this wish. "
Lilia was shocked when she heard that. She immediately withdrew from Jean's embrace and gave him a confused look. "What is wrong?" He asked worried.
Lilia knows that Jean is not a cheapskate. Could there be any other reason why Mellisa couldn't live with them?
Jean turned his head and met Lilia's confused gaze. The faint smile on his lips expanded as he ran his thumbs across her soft cheeks.
Jean continued, "I'm afraid Leonard won't agree. He had already bought the house next door for himself and Mellisa. Looks like you and Mellisa will become neighbors. "
Hearing this, Lilia's eyes flashed with joy.. If Leonard were here, he would definitely pat him on the back and praise him. This brother-in-law is really moving fast!
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