Chapter 313 Unexpected Encounters: Echoes of Compassion
She softly advised, "Charlie, your grandmother dotes on you. You should spend more time with her and give her a gift that you can manage. Otherwise, when you grow up and your grandmother is gone, you won't have the chance to accompany her anymore. At that time, you will feel guilty, sad, and regretful."
"Will Grandma not be here anymore?"
"Um, even though it's not auspicious to talk about these things today, everyone will experience life, aging, illness, and death. Just like how you haven't seen your grandfather, you won't see your grandmother in the future. So, you should obediently celebrate your grandmother's birthday with her and make her happy."
Charlie nodded in understanding. "Shall we go downstairs together then?"
Anna hesitated for a moment before agreeing reluctantly, sensing trouble looming. Wanting to set a good example for her son, she descended the stairs and reluctantly rejoined the event. Unbeknownst to her, as she left, a slender figure emerged from behind a potted plant in the hallway.
The man had a handsome and composed demeanor, his eyes revealing a depth of complexity and wisdom. He had intended to remind Anna of something upstairs but unexpectedly encountered her and Charlie. He was surprised by Charlie's kind treatment toward Anna despite his disdain for Katherine. What surprised him even more was Anna's nurturing and gentle side, contrasting sharply with her outward demeanor of arrogance and rudeness. She appeared to be a different person altogether.
"Mr. Stefanelli, Mr. and Mrs. Stefanelli are looking for you," the assistant interrupted, clearly flustered from searching for Fabio. Fabio acknowledged the message with a nod before making his way downstairs.
When questioned about his whereabouts, Fabio explained calmly, "Your father believes that while those girls may have offended us, their actions are not unforgivable. We still need to maintain some level of cooperation with them, considering our long-term goals. This incident can also boost our public image. He wants me to handle matters at the hospital."
Carla and Katherine were taken aback by this revelation, wondering why Fabio was taking care of Anna's injuries. Their expressions shifted, reflecting their surprise and confusion.
Charlie understood and nodded, "Then let's go downstairs together?" "...Okay." Anna had a sense of foreseeing trouble for herself. In order to educate her son, she went downstairs and reluctantly joined the event. She didn't notice that after she left, behind a potted plant in the hallway, a slender figure had appeared... The man had a clean and handsome face, his eyes filled with complex and profound light. He had planned to go upstairs to remind Anna about something when he unexpectedly ran into her and Charlie. It was unexpected that Charlie wasn't very kind to Katherine, but treated Anna so well? What surprised him even more was that Anna, who seemed rude and arrogant on the surface, was so good at educating children and had such a loving and gentle side behind the scenes. She was different from the Anna he knew. "Mr. Stefanelli, Mr. and Mrs. Stefanelli are looking for you," the assistant ran up, sweating profusely, evidently having searched for Fabio for a long time before finding him. Fabio collected his thoughts and made a light sound of agreement before stepping downstairs. "Fabio, what were you doing?" "Your father means that even though those girls have offended us, their crimes are not unforgivable. Besides, the road is long, and we still have to cooperate with them to some extent. We can't make things too difficult. Plus, this matter is beneficial to our image. He wants you to go to the hospital and deal with it." Fabio responded calmly, "Alright. I'll take Anna to the hospital and take care of her injuries while I'm at it." "Huh? Why are you taking care of her?" Carla was very surprised. Katherine's expression also changed.
BeforePreviously, Fabio's attitude towards Anna was so terrible, but now he actually cares about her?
Fabio said, "No matter what, it's because of the conflict caused by our Stefanelli family. I'll take her along."
With those thoughts in mind, he made his way back into the crowd. Katherine, feeling a sense of unease, tightened her grip on the party bag.
She couldn't shake off the realization that Fabio's attitude towards Anna had shifted in just a few days. Determined to address the situation, she resolved to find a legitimate way to make Anna leave.Saying that, he walked towards the crowd.
Katherine tightened her grip on the party bag.
It's only been a few days, and Fabio's attitude towards Anna changed?
No, she can't let it continue like this, she needs to think about how to make Anna leave legitimately.
After searching the area, Fabio spotted Anna in a quiet corner of the sofa, indulging in the pastries and dishes with genuine enjoyment, without any pretense or affectation.
Glancing at the scars on her body, he approached her. "Come with me to the hospital." After searching around, Fabio found Anna in a quiet corner of the sofa.
She was eating, enjoying the pastries and dishes without any pretense, naturally and efficiently.
He glanced at the scars on her body and stepped forward, "Come with me to the hospital."
Anna paused in surprise, swallowing her food as she looked up at Fabio. "Are you talking to me?" she asked, puzzled by his sudden approach. It was unusual for Fabio to voluntarily engage with her.
His expression turned cold. "Is there anyone else here besides you?"
Anna hesitated before replying, "I'm sorry, I need to wait here for Mr. Vittorio. I don't have time," she stated firmly. She wasn't sure what Fabio's intentions were, and she had no desire for the care or involvement of the Stefanelli family.Facing the sudden words, Anna swallowed her food in astonishment, looking at Fabio:
"Are you calling me?" He doesn't seem like someone who would approach her willingly?
Fabio's face turned cold, "Are there anyone else here besides you?"
Anna said, "...Sorry, I have to wait here for Mr. Vittorio. I don't have time." Who knows what idea he has in his mind, she doesn't need the care of the Stefanelli family either.
Fabio's mouth twitched.
He had offered her assistance out of concern, yet her response was a straightforward refusal?He kindly offered to take her to the hospital, and her response was to refuse?
"Anna, you are here." Just then, Giuseppe walked over.
Anna was ready to leave, she stood up, "Do you need me to help over there?"
"Well, a few friends over there want to meet you," Giuseppe's tone was gentle.
Anna did not refuse, she looked at Fabio and said, "I will go with Mr. Vittorio first, see you at home."
After Anna's refusal, she left with Giuseppe, leaving Fabio standing there with a stiff expression of anger. Feeling unappreciated, Fabio decided that there was no point in bothering with her further. He turned around abruptly and walked away, his footsteps quick and determined.After saying that, she left with Giuseppe.After saying that, she left with Giuseppe.
Fabio stood still, his face stiff with anger.
Since she doesn't appreciate it, why should he bother with her?
He turned around and walked away quickly.
As Anna and Giuseppe walked a short distance, they came across a group of affluent young people, clearly Giuseppe's friends, engaged in lively conversation. Anna paused and spoke directly to Giuseppe, her tone firm, "Mr. Vittorio, we agreed to discuss a solution after tonight. I hope you'll keep your promise."
Giuseppe's expression darkened slightly. At a grand party like this, where he was surrounded by attention and admiration from numerous young ladies, Anna's insistence on maintaining distance surprised him. What kind of woman was she, after all?After walking a short distance, Anna saw a group of wealthy children sitting there chatting happily, obviously Giuseppe's friends. She stopped and clearly said to Giuseppe:
"Mr. Vittorio, we agreed to find a solution after tonight. I hope you keep your promise."
Giuseppe frowned.
At tonight's grand party, even if the outside world knows that he is involved with Anna, there are still many young ladies approaching him. In such an environment, she not only doesn't linger, but also wants to distance herself from him?
What kind of woman is she after all?
He softly said, "Of course, but they are all friends of my brothers, so I still need to greet them."
"Okay, as long as Mr. Vittorio keeps his word." Only then did Anna take his arm and follow him.
The wealthy young people greeted Anna respectfully, one after another, saying, "Miss Stefanelli, hello."When the wealthy children saw her, they greeted her one after another:
"Miss Stefanelli, hello."
"Miss Stefanelli was very beautiful, completely different from what they had imagined," he said.
"They all saw the scene before, Miss Stefanelli is quite individualistic," he added.
"Giuseppe is friendly and kind, just what Miss Stefanelli needs to protect him," he commented.
The words were like a joke, very friendly and approachable.
Anna glanced at them, thinking that people of different styles would have different kinds of friends. Each one of them seemed knowledgeable and, at least, not unlikable in appearance.
She smiled lightly, "Thank you for the compliment. Are you all playing a game?"
"Yes, it's Truth or Dare," they replied.
"It's more fun if Mr. Vittorio comes over and invites you to play together," someone said.
Anna's mind flashed back to the previous events, particularly the moments when she had filled in for Katherine and was compelled to play Truth or Dare with Giorgio. A flush of embarrassment tinted her cheeks crimson.Hmm...Hmm... Anna's mind suddenly flashed back to scenes from before, when she had replaced Katherine and was forced to play Truth or Dare with Giorgio. Her face turned red.
She absolutely couldn't play such a childish game again!
"EveryoneYou guys"Everyone, this game is too childish. Let's play something else," she said.
Generally speaking, no woman would refute their words. They would play whatever they said.
But now, her opposition made them find it interesting.
"I wonder if Miss Stefanelli has any interesting games?" one of them asked.
"We're willing to play," they all chimed in.
Anna smiled, "I don't have any interesting games, but I see that all of you are refined and knowledgeable. How about playing a word chain game, where the punishment is drinking? If you don't want to drink, you can choose the punishment."
In the fashionable 21st century, they were still playing word chain game?
Well, it was actually interesting.
"Okay."
They quickly started the game, going from left to right in a chain: .
But as soon as it was Anna's turn, she suddenly hesitated.
She couldn't think of a suitable word...
The young son of a wealthy man in a navy blue suit said, "Miss Stefanelli, that doesn't count as a proper idiomatic phrase."
"Give it another thought?"
"If you can't think of one, you could pout at Giuseppe and ask him for help," someone suggested.
Everyone was still friendly.
Despite her embarrassment, Anna remained composed and thoughtful. "I concede defeat," she admitted sincerely to Giuseppe, her mind racing as she continued, "You can decide the punishment, whether it involves drinking or something else." She was prepared to accept whatever consequence he deemed suitable, even if it meant facing a challenging task or opting for a drink.But Anna wouldn't pout at Giuseppe. She thought earnestly, but her mind was blank:
"I admit defeat. You can decide the punishment, whether it's drinking or something else." If the punishment was too difficult, she would rather drink.
However, Anna didn't expect them to say,
"On our first meeting, you're a lady, so you only get one chance."
"A display of gentlemanly manners."
"Giuseppe, do you want to give your girlfriend a lesson on the spot?"
Giuseppe smiled, said a good word, and then looked at Anna.:
Immediately, he came up with a few words that fit the game rules.
Anna frowned.
There were actually so many? How come she couldn't think of a single one earlier?
But to be honest, these friends were too gentlemanly and friendly, weren't they? If it was someone else, they would have found ways to make it difficult for her.
So, she had a brilliant smile on her face and said, "Thank you, gentlemen, I can't break the rules of the game either, so let's punish me with a sip of wine."
Saying that, she readily picked up a glass of wine on the table and took a small sip.
The atmosphere was lively and harmonious.
Tom observed the interaction from a distance and couldn't resist commenting, "Anna is quite popular. She seems to get along well with everyone. It's clear that they really like her."
Not far away.
Tom looked at this scene and couldn't help but say,
"Anna is quite popular. She gets along well with everyone. It is obvious that they really like her."
No one responded to his words.
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