Chapter 1073: Chapter 555: Extra: Brother, Can We Be Siblings Again?
"Claud?"
"Yes, our bank has been looking to discuss cooperation with a major client recently. I wonder if General Laurence is interested..." Mr. Dalton smiled slyly, "General Laurence, being so young and capable, with such precise investment insight, we eagerly seek collaboration with major clients like him..."
Alice Robinson’s mind was in a state of chaos. She never thought her name would now be officially linked with Claud Laurence.
She couldn’t take in the rest of what Mr. Dalton was saying...
After spending an afternoon playing with Rachel at home, in the evening, Alice received a call from Claud Laurence.
In the room, Alice dressed Rachel in a snow-white beautiful dress, making Rachel look like a little princess...
Rachel clung to Alice’s neck and said, "Mommy, who are we going to meet?"
Alice put white socks on Rachel and said, "Mommy is taking you to meet an uncle."
"Uncle?" Rachel tilted her head, "Is it my uncle?"
"An uncle is an uncle, and an uncle is an uncle."
"Oh."
"You have to be a little more good, be polite to people."
"Oh... Mommy, is uncle your good friend?"
"Yes."
"But we can’t go out at night..."
"Why?" Alice raised her gaze suddenly.
Rachel stared with innocent big eyes, "Because uncle will be home at night, doesn’t mommy need to accompany uncle?"
"Uncle?" Alice was startled, "Who said uncle will be home tonight?"
"Aunt PA said so... I asked Aunt PA why uncle never comes to see me at home, and Aunt PA said uncle would come these days because tomorrow is grandpa’s anniversary, Aunt PA said uncle was home last year..."
That’s right, tomorrow is Daddy’s memorial day.
Alice paused in the act of putting socks on Rachel, "Mommy’s been so busy lately, she almost forgot..."
"Will uncle come home tonight?"
For some reason, Rachel always held a special expectation for Chester Robinson.
Compared to the child’s expectation for Chester, Chester never held any affection for Rachel.
Alice stopped putting socks on Rachel and pulled Rachel onto her lap, saying, "Rachel, do you really like uncle?"
"Mommy, why do you always ask me this?"
"Because you haven’t had much time with your uncle!"
"But I just like uncle..."
"You must like the toys uncle bought for you last time, right?" In reality, it was Keith Antony who picked them out.
When caught out, Rachel lowered her head.
Alice kissed Rachel and said, "Baby, whatever toys you want, mommy can buy them for you, not only uncle who can get you fun toys... uncle lives far away from us now, you shouldn’t always think about him." He’s not worth such longing from his daughter.
Rachel said "Oh."
Alice held Rachel and stood on her legs, "Baby, mommy won’t go out tonight, I’ll stay home with you... tomorrow, we’ll go to see grandpa early, okay?"
"Okay."
Alice kissed Rachel and smiled sweetly.
"General Laurence, I’m sorry... I might not be able to meet with you... Um... Tomorrow is my dad’s memorial day, I want to go to the cemetery early... Um, let’s meet in a couple of days!!"
Alice felt a little embarrassed to refuse Claud Laurence.
Though Claud Laurence was overbearing, he was understanding in this matter, additionally suggesting she could bring a bouquet of flowers for her dad on his behalf.
Claud Laurence is very good, at least for now, there seems to be nothing wrong about him.
She felt very lucky.
After coaxing Rachel to sleep, Alice showered and came out of the bathroom, leaning against the headboard.
Her thoughts drifted away...
Tomorrow is Daddy’s memorial day, she actually forgot because of busyness...
She truly feels unfilial, as she almost forgot last year at this time as well...
Remember last year, her father’s memorial day was after he woke up not long ago, she was in low spirits then and nearly forgot it, later he took her to Paris to commemorate her father...
He was considerate of Father, at least he didn’t forget the nurturing kindness his father gave him.
But this year, will he come for Father’s memorial day?
Knock, knock...
An urgent knock on the door resounded.
Alice’s thoughts were interrupted, she put on a robe and walked out.
Upon opening the door, Aunt PA’s breathless voice immediately came, "Miss... Miss... Mr. Robinson... he... he’s here..."
Alice had always wanted to find an opportunity to express her apologies to Chester.
Actually, the last time she said those words to him, she regretted it hugely afterwards...
No matter what, his intention was to help her, but she willfully rejected his help...
At the time, she felt there was nothing wrong with such behavior, after all, she couldn’t rely on him all my life, she also didn’t need his pretentious help...
Thinking back now, her thoughts then were truly immature.
How can emotional matters be confused with family affairs?
Their relationship may be strained, but they are siblings, grew up together, and have many memories from the past. They should love each other...
Why be enemies if you can’t be lovers?
Why let things evolve to the point where even saying hello becomes awkward?
They don’t have many relatives, each is the closest person to the other, and as long as both are willing, they can still be close siblings...
She still wants to care for him, to be his closest sister.
Taking a deep breath, Alice Robinson finally reached out and gently knocked on the door.
A few seconds later, she heard steady footsteps approaching.
Her heart started to race, and she could only hold her breath.
Chester Robinson opened the door and seemed slightly surprised to see her, his eyebrows raised slightly.
She was very nervous when she hadn’t seen him, but when facing him, her heart actually calmed down.
"Brother."
She called out actively.
Chester ignored her, turned, and walked into the room.
As he turned, she smelled the fresh scent of his just finished shower.
Chester, wearing a bathrobe, walked to the liquor cabinet in the room and poured himself a glass of whiskey.
Alice felt apologetic because his room was empty except for a bed and this unmoved liquor cabinet, there was almost nothing else here.
Emptying his room was immature behavior on her part.
"I didn’t throw your things away, I told Aunt PA to pack them and put them in the storage room downstairs. If you’re willing, I can have Aunt PA return everything to its original place tomorrow."
Chester drank the whiskey, the burn in his throat giving a scorching sensation.
He listened to her speak but did not respond.
Alice walked up to Chester and calmly said, "Brother, I apologize for what I said to you last time."
"You have no need to apologize," Chester’s voice was cold, without any warmth.
She thought he wouldn’t speak to her again...
"It was my willfulness and ignorance that led me to reject your help," Alice actively admitted her mistake.
Chester glanced at Alice indifferently, "Are you apologizing to me?"
"Yes, I am apologizing to you."
Chester’s gaze softened slightly, resting on her beautiful face.
Alice bowed her head and said softly, "The Robinson family has already fallen apart, only we remain... I imagine our father wouldn’t want to see us break apart either... I think we should treat everything from the past as though it never happened because of all those years you loved me more than you used me... So, let’s let all the past events end today, I hope we are still the closest people to each other."
She didn’t know how he would react to what she said, her heart was tense, but regardless of the outcome, she was mentally prepared.
Chester looked at Alice with a deep gaze, eventually replaced by a sense of relief.
"Brother, the Robinson family needs you, and I need you... I hope that when I encounter difficulties that I cannot solve, I can rely on my brother."
She kept emphasizing the word "brother," as if drawing a clearer boundary between them.
Chester just looked at her without responding.
The atmosphere became a bit awkward because of his lack of response.
Alice laughed softly to ease the awkwardness, "Well... it’s late, I’m going to sleep... Brother, good night."
Turning around, Alice maintained a stiff smile as she walked out of his room.
Back in her room, she locked the door, and Alice’s tense body finally relaxed.
Taking a deep breath, Alice calmly leaned against the door panel.
She really felt like she had grown up. In the past, she would never have said these words to him, but now, her mindset is mature and she considers more matters...
She cannot possibly not need him...
There are many things concerning the Robinson family in the future that she cannot handle alone, she needs his help.
Previously, she only thought of herself, never from the perspective of the Robinson family. Only now does she realize her earlier thoughts were too immature...
Perhaps they both should consider the Robinson family a bit more.
The fact that he returned to the Robinson family the day before their father’s death indicates that he still hopes, in his bones, that the Robinson family can be prosperous for a hundred years...
Since they both intended to better the Robinson family, why couldn’t they live harmoniously together?
Past events should be sealed away with the passage of time, from now on they are just siblings, both striving to protect the Robinson family.
The next day.
Rachel bounced downstairs, holding Alice’s hand.
"Mommy, why do we wear black to visit Grandpa?"
"Because black represents solemnity and dignity, it’s out of respect for Grandpa."
"Oh..."
"Mommy, Uncle is also wearing black!" Rachel suddenly said.
Alice followed Rachel’s gaze and saw Chester sitting in the hall.
He was wearing a black suit, looking very handsome.
Aunt PA walked up to Alice and said, "Miss, Mr. Robinson has been waiting for you for quite some time."
"Oh."
At this moment, Chester put on sunglasses and rose on his own.
