Chapter 32: Negotiations with parents

"People always go through life and death, sooner or later, but the lucky ones will live longer, if you are always depressed because of this unchangeable ending, then you will never be able to be happy. Instead of being sad here, you should cherish the time you have with Eric."
Alexander did not share my pessimistic philosophy, and he always seemed to look at things in a particularly positive way.
I thought carefully about his words, and when I thought about it, I was indeed too pessimistic.
Since Eric's deteriorating condition was an irrevocable end, I must let him feel more warmth and love in these few days.
"You are right, one should not be dominated by suffering, one should face it positively."
A ray of sunshine suddenly shone into my heart, dispelling the gloom.
"You're really a smart girl, I'm sure Eric will get better, and your life will be happier."
Alexander had a strong smile in his eyes and a very gentle expression on his face.
I think at that time Jenny was attracted to this kind of character of his, only I still can't forget the nightclub that has the opposite character of him.
"Thank you, you're really good at comforting people."
I held out my hand and shook Alexander's hand to express my gratitude to him.
"Really to show your gratitude, then may I request one thing?"
Alexander looked at me seriously, with some emotions written in his eyes that I couldn't quite read.
I was curious what he was requesting, and although I wanted to say yes to him straight away, I kept some of my guard up.
"Within my ability, of course."
Alexander's expression was so serious that it made me a little nervous, and my hands gripped the corners of my coat a little uneasily.
"Then beautiful lady, may I leave your contact information?"
I looked straight into Alexander's eyes, trying to see something in his eyes, but there was nothing, only pure admiration.
In the end, I left him my contact information, I wanted to explore the real reason why he left Jenny in the first place, and the reason why he was back to pester her now.
I looked at the sky, it was time to go home, I shouldn't dwell on my sadness for too long, and said goodbye to Alexander.
I gave up driving and walked home, figuring I could think more about recent events on the road and also see the sights on the road, all of which would help ease my grief.
Just when I had finally relieved some of my grief, I didn't even expect to meet someone unexpected in my apartment.
"Jenny, guess who I ran into today?"
I called out to Jenny in the most relaxed way possible as I opened the door and entered the apartment, casually dropping my bag on the couch and my keys on the table, while shrugging off my shoes on my feet.
"Selena ......."
Jenny's voice was different than usual, more than a little uneasy, which made me curious.
I turned around to see my parents, whom I hadn't seen in a year, not expecting us to be reunited here.
At the moment they were standing in the middle of the living room of the apartment with anger in their eyes.
"What are you doing here?"
My voice was very cold, with almost no mood swings, I didn't even bother to frown, I was just curious about the purpose of their presence here.
"Selene, is this the kind of dilapidated home you live in?"
My father was the first to speak, his eyes filled with contempt, while the cane in his hand picked off the school bag I had dropped on the couch with great suspicion.
My father, who always wore a well-cut suit and held a cane that represented his nobility, as well as a monocle that showed off his learning, was an aristocrat who paid attention to form.
My mother would wear a satin dress that perfectly complemented her beautiful figure, and she was so well maintained that not a single wrinkle could be seen on her face, standing next to me like my sister.
I did not feel happy about suddenly seeing them at home, and even had an unspoken panic and grumbling.
I still looked at them coldly, even with some grumbling.
Jenny stood in the corner of the living room, she was helpless to do anything about the current scene.
The stubborn aristocrats like my parents, Jenny simply can not cope.
Yes, my father's family is the Dareus family, but also is also a traditional and old-fashioned aristocracy, although not as good as Damon's Van Dom Heywood family, but also the existence of the upper class can not be ignored.
If it weren't for the way my parents treated Eric, I think I would still be playing the celebrity in that so-called high society right now.
"It's your sister's wedding soon, and you need to come home to live."
My father's expression was very stiff, as if breathing in this room for one more second was a contamination to him.
"I'm not going back."
I did promise Sophie that I would attend the wedding, but there was no indication that I would go home and live there.
My father was so angry that he took his cane and slammed it hard on the floor a few times to show his anger.
"Selena, you have been capricious for a long time, now do as you are told and come home with us."
My mother, who was holding my father's arm and patting his chest to help soothe him, looked at me with a very stern gaze and ordered me.
I saw her look around and the disgust in her eyes was very obvious.
"This is my home. Please get out of my house, you are not welcome here."
"If you don't leave, I'll report a warning that you're trespassing."
I pulled out my phone and shook it in front of their faces to show them that I wasn't just saying that.
"You go home for two weeks, and after your sister gets married, I don't care if you want to break away from the family, but your sister's wedding is about the dignity of the whole family, and I won't allow you to be capricious at this time!"
My father spoke very sternly and without rebuttal, but I still heard a hint of old weariness in his voice.
"I promised Sophie that I would attend the wedding day, and I will bring Eric."
I finally couldn't help myself and still answered the promise I had promised Sophie.
"I absolutely will not allow this bastard to appear at Sophie's wedding! It's a stain on Sophie's wedding!"
Mother screamed, throwing away all her grace and submissiveness.
"I wouldn't have been there without Eric."