Chapter 1830
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Hadwin's lips twitched. "That big mouth Tyne."
Natalie was furious. "What kind of brother are you? Is that how you talk about your sister? She's just trying to save Vivian from you!
"Let me tell you, don't bother Vivian! I always thought that, no matter how ridiculous you are, you'd at least know better than to mess with someone so close to home.
"Do you know how old Vivian is? She just turned 18! And how many girlfriends have you had? If you truly think of Vivian as a sister, then keep your thoughts in check, and don't entertain any inappropriate ideas!
"I called to warn you-stay away from Vivian!"
"Mom, I've been waiting for Vivian for years," Hadwin blurted out, revealing his true feelings.
Natalie couldn't take it anymore. "What the hell! Have you lost your mind? How old was Vivian a few years ago? Are you mentally unwell? Should I find you a psychologist?
"You'd better stop with this nonsense right now! If Vivian's uncles find out about this, they'll kill you-do you hear me?
"And if her parents ever return and find out that a playboy like you is eyeing their daughter, they might even cut ties with me! If you don't want to lose your relationship with me, control yourself!"
Getting scolded and threatened by his own mother left Hadwin utterly speechless. He hadn't expected his own mom to be the first to oppose him.
"Mom, I'm not that bad, am I? After all, I'm a director at the company now."
"Your work ethic may have come from your father and me, but your behavior as a person? Not so much. Should I list all the girlfriends you've had since you were young?"
Natalie wasn't completely dissatisfied with her son. He was her child, after all.
But precisely because he was her son, she understood him better than anyone. Hadwin was irresponsible in relationships and lost interest in women quickly. Hadwin's lips twitched again. "Mom, what if I said I was serious about this?"
"Then drop it. I've watched Vivian grow up. I know exactly what kind of person she is. She won't like you, and you two are impossible. Stop wasting your time on her," Natalie said bluntly.
Hadwin kicked a small rock at his feet, feeling incredibly down. "Fine, I get it."
Natalie softened her tone. "In Vivian's eyes, you're just an elder brother. Don't ruin that. Don't make her afraid to see you in the future, okay?"
Hadwin hummed in acknowledgment, and the call finally ended.
He looked up at the gates of Jipsburg College, his lips curling into a faint, bitter smile.
His mom was right-he knew it
better than anyone. It was precisely because he understood that he had spent years suppressing his feelings, convincing himself not to think about a certain girl.
He pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, ready to light one, but stopped when he remembered he was at a college entrance"Right, no smoking," he m
to himself.
As for his feelings for Vivian, he'd have to take some time to figure them out. But right now, he needed to find out if Vivian
s actuall
love.
Who was the guy she liked?
in
...
On the subway, Vivian ordered some food delivery. She paid extra to have it sent directly to Galaxy Villa.
When she arrived at the villa, the food had already been delivered.
Walking into the house, she immediately noticed the neatly arranged packages on the ground. They must have been sorted by Edgar.
Vivian hadn't been home for a few days, so Edgar would occasionally stop by to help.
The packages contained various items she had ordered whenever something came to mind.
She quickly unpacked everything, organized what she needed, and headed out to see Manfred.
It got dark early where Manfred was. By six o'clock, night had already fallen.
But in his room, a single candle was lit. Manfred was seated at the desk, reading.