Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven Homing
In the past, Temaris and I had never wandered, so everything was so novel, exciting, and fascinating everywhere we went; but now, under the same route, I have seen these sights up.Sylvia is a seasonal traveler who knows life on a ship like the back of her hand, and it's no wonder she enjoys the lifestyle.She had been on the captain's ship and knew several of the crew.As she said, everything can be done with her.
We slept in separate cabins separated only by a wall. "Over there to starboard," Sylvia explained. "Go out to sea on the port side, and return to port on the starboard side. Otherwise, the tropical sun will burn you hard."
For me, she really is the best partner.She never allowed me a chance to be morose, and she made up her mind to be present at all the social activities on board, and in the evenings there was always a game of poker or dancing.Whenever she arrives at a port, she will arrange some short-distance travel itineraries, and always find a funny and charming flower protector to accompany her.She is very popular and is always surrounded by flirts with some chatter and good humor.
When the sea started to make waves, we would each stay in our own cabins.At this time, I would always lie on the bed and think about going home. I don't know what happened during the period when I was away?Has everything become clear?My leaving Happgreen in such haste, and so soon after my engagement had been announced, must have caused a great commotion.
I lay there listening to the lapping of the waves, breaking up a cluster of beautiful stars and fighting against the hull, causing a creaking sound.It seems to be raising its dissatisfied complaints to the ruthless sea.
After the storm, a peaceful atmosphere was restored between heaven and earth.
And the days passed by.
We sail away from Lisbon - our last port of call.I went ashore with Sibyl and some friends.We wandered around the city, visited the Jeremymos Monastery, Kamo Church and Belle Tower, and enjoyed the Portuguese coming and going in the open-air coffee lounge.After returning to the boat, we stood on the deck and watched the boat sail out of the bay - Madapaha - and when we looked back, the Taga on the hill came into view. Home is not far away. The days flew by like quickening the pace.Our bags are also packed and all the preparations are done.The last night is finally here, and we will sail into South Appleton Harbor early tomorrow morning. "Delay" seems to always be a constant itinerary.Time seems to be on a chain, dragging heavy steps, slowly torturing the faces eager to get off the boat. Siebel said that we would take the private liner train back to London, then transfer from London to Harper Green, and then she would go back to London by herself.I told her that she didn't need to spend so much time to accompany me back.But she was very insistent. She said she promised Lonnie that she would hand me over to my aunt, and she would never go back on her word. In fact, these are unnecessary, because there are already people waiting hard on the shore——Chris Pie and Aunt Sophie. Aunt Sophie called my name with joy, and Chris Pie's face lit up instantly, with an indescribable joy written on it.I hurried to them, and the first one to greet me was Chris Pie.He lifted me up with both hands, and I never saw him so happy; and Aunt Sophie looked at us smiling. "You're back, you're finally back! My dear." Then she said a bunch of words in a random way, the tears on her cheeks flowed like a stream, and those tears were joy. I noticed that Sylvia, who was standing aside, had a smile on her face, and couldn't hide her joy watching this scene. "This is Ms. Fraser," I said. "My father asked her to accompany me back." "We know all about it," said Aunt Sophie. "We just received a letter from your father not long ago. Ever since we knew you were coming back, we planned to slaughter that fat cow and mend it for you. Hey, it seems that letters go faster than people A little bit. Oh, after waiting for so long, I finally let me see you again!" Chrispy took my hand and pulled towards him, leaning on it: Aunt Sophie took my other hand. "I'm really happy for you guys," Siebel said. "I hope my family can welcome me with such warmth." Suddenly, Chris Pie and Aunt Sophie seemed to withdraw their attention from me, and turned to look at Sibyl. I said, "Sybelle took good care of me. Thanks to her old traveler, the journey was so smooth. She came to England to visit her son." They thanked her sincerely and asked her about the next trip.She told them she was going to London to go directly to her son.
Those good news were not heard until we chatted in the cafe of the station. Xi Beier had hired a metered taxi just now, and after promising to see us when she was free, she said goodbye to each other.Since the train from Puntington to Whitshire was still an hour away, we sat down in a café and chatted while we waited. I will never forget the scene of that day.Every day after that, whenever I go to the train station, I always remember that day. Chris sent a chair beside me and sat down, reaching out to touch me from time to time, as if to verify that I was really back, so as to reassure himself. We had just sat down to order our tea when Aunt Sophie said, "Isn't this the perfect ending? Who would have thought it would end like this? These days...." I said, "What's going on? I know something must have happened, I can tell from your look and... your attitude. But what the hell is going on? What's going on? Tell me!" "I wrote to tell you," said Chris Pie. "The first thing I did after I knew about it was to write you a letter quickly." "Did you write a letter? When did you write it?" "As soon as I heard the news, I wrote it immediately." "You're not saying...you didn't get the letter?" said Aunt Sophie. "Which letter? As you know, it takes a long time to send a letter to receive it." "That letter that told you exactly what happened! Chris Pie and I both wrote it, so when we heard you were coming back...we thought that was why you came back. Looking back now...time does No, our letter must still be on the cruise ship." "But, we thought the reason you came back was..." Chris Pie began. "What is it?" I yelled angrily. "That's right," Chris Pie said. "I hired a credit bureau to investigate her. Although she said she was going to Australia, I didn't believe her. I had to dump her once and for all. I knew she was planning to treat me as a Kaizi, intending to make me pay endlessly for the rest of my life." "It goes without saying," I said. "How could she just stop obediently once?" "There's no need to worry about anything now—I never married her at all! She had been married for three years before I met me, and she was only married to me formally." "Is everything you said true?" "There is absolutely no falsehood, everything is well-founded." Aunt Sophie said happily. "Chris Pie has evidence. Doesn't he? Chris Pie. These things are documented." "We do have ironclad evidence that cannot be questioned," Chris Pai said. "There is no obstacle now," continued Aunt Sophie happily. "I couldn't be happier. I regret telling you I saw her and kept asking myself, 'Damn old hag, how could I have opened my mouth and screwed things up.'" "It's all over," Chris Pai said, taking my hand. "Honey, the rain has passed and the clouds have cleared, and nothing can stop us now." "It's unbelievable," I said. "It's all so...dramatic." "Life isn't all slapstick," said Aunt Sophie. "What I can't understand is..." Chris Pie said. "Why did you choose to come back at this time..." I looked at him affectionately and said, "Because I can't bear the pain of leaving anymore, I'm coming back." "even though……" "Even if it's a mess here. I can't bear the pain of being away from you, my father can see it, and he said: Without you, I will never have real happiness in this life... So, I'm coming back gone." Chris Pie held my hand tightly. "I'll never forget that as long as I live," he said. "You actually came back to me before you knew about that!" Aunt Sophie sat there, looking at us with a smile on her kind face.Suddenly, my heart whispered to me: This will be one of my many happy and unforgettable moments in my life. What a heart-pounding homing! Halpgreen was exactly as I remembered it, nothing had changed.We took a bus back to Yamanashi House. Lily was waiting for us impatiently at home. As soon as she heard the noise outside, she rushed out of the house and hugged me tightly.With a hoarse voice, she rattled out: "You're finally back!" Obviously trying to suppress her excitement. "Yes, Lily, I'm finally back." "It's about time." "I miss you so much." "Do you think we don't miss you? You wandering little girl. Come in! Are you planning to stand at the door all night?" So we went to the living room. "It feels so good to be home!" I said. "Now we can proceed as planned, without any further delay," Chris Pie said. "We've waited too long." Aunt Sophie began to talk about the wedding. "The sooner the wedding, the better, and stop worrying about the tedious preparations," says Chris Pie. "I think your mother will want to have her way," said Aunt Sophie. "There's no choice in the matter. She's going to have our way. Where are we going for our honeymoon?" "We'll see when the time comes," I said. "I was so happy to be home and see everything going so well that I couldn't think. Until I sat in the train station cafe, amidst the knocking of cups and plates, watching the busy The chattering crowd, the roar of the train on the tracks, I heard the news!" "It doesn't matter where you hear it!" said Aunt Sophie. "This is really... really the best news in the world."
It's nice to be back where I belong.That nightmare started with the news that Aunt Sophie brought back, after several twists and turns, it is finally over now.In the days before us, we will fill them with countless joys. After Chris Pai promised to come back early the next morning, he left first.As soon as he was gone, Aunt Sophie asked me about my father. When she learned that he was blind, she was really shocked by the shocking news. "Why didn't he tell me?" she asked. "He knows you're going to be upset, and he doesn't want to make you worry. He's just the kind of person who is philosophical." "However, how can he take care of his daily life and take care of himself? Also, how did he go to such a distant island? What is he doing there?" I hesitated before telling her about Carla. "Oh," she said. "A woman, there are always women around him." "She's a half-breed, kind and warm-hearted, and you'll like her, Aunt Sophie. She cares for him and is willing to do everything for him. She even writes for him, and writes as he pleases." Letter to you." She nodded. "At that time, I knew that those letters were a bit strange, not many, but they were not quite similar to before." "He doesn't want you to know, and Kara is very understanding. She has great rights on the island and owns a large tree farm." "My God, his fate is so dangerous! If he had told me..." "I know, you will try to bring him back. He really likes you very much, he won't use you, Aunt Sophie, he said you are his best friend, he loves you, but now he has become A useless person, he doesn't want to be your trouble and add to your burden. I know him very well and can understand his mood." "He is the most perfect man in the world." "If he heard that, he'd laugh. He calls himself a sinner, and I think a lot of people would agree with him. But we love him, as do you and countless other dear friends in his life, Love him dearly." She fell silent.However, on this great day, she will not allow my happiness to be clouded. She started talking about Chris Pie's transformation. "He looks like a little boy now. Oh, Freddie, how lucky you are to have such genuine love." "I know." I said. "You came back without knowing it...I'm so glad you made the decision. That says it all, doesn't it? Did you see the look on his face when it dawned on him?" "I see. I must come back, Aunt Sophie, and my father understands that." "And he was never willing to compromise." "It's almost like magic that it ended up like this - it's amazing." "Occasionally there are miracles in life. Oh, I am so happy, this is what I have wanted for a long time; to see you happy, and to be able to live my life without worrying that you will go away. My life That's what all dreams are...almost." I went to visit Mrs. Saint Aubie.I was nervous about the meeting because I didn't know how she felt about the marriage.Undoubtedly, she must hope that her son can marry a lady of the same rank and family. However, she greeted me very kindly.She said: "Honey, it's great to see you back, this will be your home in a short time, and you will be my daughter-in-law, and I'm delighted to welcome you into the family." She was lying on the sofa, and I wondered if her rheumatism had relapsed;When Marchmont lived in St. Aubie's Park, she had completely recovered from her illness. "Chris Pie is pretty happy right now, and it's comforting to see him like that," she said. "He's been affected a lot by his bad past. I'm glad he's settled down, and it's a huge relief with a girl I've known for years." I smiled secretly in my heart, I knew she never cared about the happiness of her children. "It's good to have a mistress in the house," she continued. "I'm sure you'll be able to do it. I myself, hampered by my illness, are nearly crippled." I knew she was doing her old tricks again.And as Aunt Sophie said, since she will be my mother-in-law, I'd better not fight her. "Dear Frederica," she went on. "Can you help me pull the coverlet up over my legs? No matter how warm it is in the room, I can always feel a bit of wind chill blowing in. Now, talk about my daughter! Why didn't she come back with you ?” I told her about Temaris's deep interest in the church, how she filled the gloomy hall with delicate flowers, how much her golden hair attracted the children, and how she was attracted by them. Welcome, tell her one by one. "It's incredible!" she said. "When do you think she'll be back?" "I dare say it will be soon. However, at present, she is still immersed in those novelties, and she is overjoyed. I believe that she will come back soon." "She has to get married again." Her expression changed a little. "That tragedy has terrified everyone. You and I will have to keep our eyes open to see if we can help her find a suitable husband." "I guess she'll want to choose her own happiness herself!" I said. Nodding sadly, she said, "Just like it was then. What a pity, he's so charming." I don't want to think of Guston at all.The Marchmont man.
I'm going to Greendale Ranch.Rachel greeted me happily, and I could tell she was doing well.Little Danielle has grown up a lot, has learned a few words, and is starting to waddle around the house, interested in everything. Rachel told me Daniel was fine.Now that the murder no longer has any influence, life seems to have returned to its former calm. She was desperate to hear from Temaris.He couldn't help laughing out loud when he heard about the vase incident and Temaris's unexpected interest in the Church. "It's the most unlikely thing you could imagine her doing," she said. "Hey, Temaris' style is always unexpected." "Freddie, I'm so happy for you. It's great to have you back and soon to be married to Chris Pie." She stared straight at me, as if trying to read something in my eyes. "Why did you leave like this in the first place? I really can't figure it out." "I have my reasons." "Of course." She didn't ask why.Rachel is always very witty, and she understands that this is a personal matter between me and Chris Pie, so she can't ask more questions. "But now that you're back, it's all perfect. Oh, Freddie, I know you're going to live happily ever after." "Since you know it all, and I am determined to work towards this goal, then I can't be wrong." I said. "Poor James Pauling!" she laughed feebly. "For a while I thought..." "Think I'm going to marry him?" "You two seem like a good fit. He's so independent, calm and efficient, and I'm sure he'll make a great husband." "This is obvious to all and can be expected. I believe he will become a loyal, considerate and good husband." "There's a rumor that Davids has a young woman who's attracted to him, her father is a lawyer... a perfect match in every way." "I'm glad to hear that." "Rumor is that her family will pay for a ranch for him so the two of them can settle down." "Ideal!" I exclaimed. "It's wonderful how everything is going so smoothly, don't you think? For a while, it's all messed up—a mess—and then suddenly it's all right again. Whenever When I look back, it always seems like there was a certain way to this development." "Rachel," I said quickly. "Don't look back. You have to keep your eyes on the future." "I'm really happy to think you're going to put down roots here," she said with a smile.
Me too and James.Pauline met.He seemed to be having a good time, congratulating me on my upcoming wedding before telling me he was going to buy a piece of land.He had made it clear to Mr. St. Aubie, because he thought it only fair that he should be given notice so that he could do his pre-service training before he—James—leaves the job. He congratulated us both with all his heart.I was thinking that he might have some regrets, but James is a practical, serious young man with his own way of life.At one point, he thought I would be a suitable partner, and I clearly wanted him to give up, and now of course he finds someone to make up for it.He is a rational and philosophical person, and he will never let himself fall into the bottom of despair and helplessness, nor allow himself to climb to the sky of ecstasy and selflessness. Naturally, I couldn't wait to run to Lian's house, but I returned home full of doubts.But then again, this seems to have become the law. I chose a certain afternoon—I used to go at that time every time, and Flora always sat in the garden. she's not there.I ran to the front door of the house and knocked.When the door opened, Lucy stood inside. "Oh," she said. "It's Miss Hyman. Come in, Miss Hyman, I hear you're back." "I should come and see you. How is Miss Flora?" She took me to the living room and directed me to sit down. "Flora's not doing well," she said. "She is resting." "Oh, I'm sorry." "Her person has been uncomfortable for a while." "Is she very ill?" "Well, I don't think it's serious, I put her in bed every afternoon. I hear you're getting married to Chris Pie." "Yes." I said. I noticed that her clasped hands were shaking. "He's a good man," she said. "One of the best." "I know." "Well, I believe that the future of both of you will be very happy." "So do I. Can I go up and see Miss Flora? I don't want her to think I didn't see her." She hesitated for a moment, then got up, nodded to me, and I followed her out of the living room. "She's changed," she murmured as we walked up the stairs. "Yes, you did." The nursery door was open and we walked past it into Flora's room. Flora was lying on the bed. "Miss Hyman is here to see you, Flora," said Lucy. Flora got up and sat halfway, and said, "You're back." "Yes. I came here to see you. How are you?" She lay back and shook her head.I noticed a toy crib near the bed, and the doll was on it. "All gone," said Flora to herself. "I don't know... where are we?" "We're in your room, dear," said Lucy. "Miss Hyman just came back from abroad, and she came to see you." Flora nodded. "He's gone now," she said. Lucy said softly: "She's a little confused, talking nonsense." Then, she said loudly: "Isn't it great that Miss Hyman can come to see you, Flora." "It's good to be here," Flora repeated. "He came here...to see..." She looked at me. "He took..." Her face wrinkled. Lucy put her hand on my arm. "She doesn't seem to be emotionally stable today," she said quickly. "Leave her alone! I'll give her medicine to calm her down." I could feel that she was eager to push me away, so I stopped embarrassing her.As I passed the open door of the nursery, I glanced and saw the "picture of seven magpies". When I got to the front door, I turned and looked at Lucy, who looked very worried. "She's changed," I said. "It's been a bad day today. She's in a daze and she's incoherent. Well...she's like that sometimes, but sometimes she's back to what she used to be. Well, of course, she's been that weird for a long time." "You must be anxious and disturbed." Lucy shrugged. "I know...she is my sister, and I know how to take care of her." "She is lucky to have such a good sister as you." She didn't answer my words. She opened the door and said, "Congratulations, I'm so glad you're getting married to Chris Pie, he's always liked you, and he deserves a happy life." "Thank you." "I'm so happy ... to see such a happy ending." I left with a smile on my face, a little confused, but I always feel that way after visiting Seven Magpie House. Six weeks after my return we were married.Even so, Chris Pie impatiently opposed the extension.The wedding took place in a calm, peaceful atmosphere, just as we both wanted.Mrs. St. Aubie had raised objections, but the tone was not strong.First of all, the festivities were celebrated by the woman's family - compared to the St. Aubis family - and we seemed insignificant in comparison. The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Heatherington, and most of the neighbours, I think, were present. When everyone gathered around us and said their most sincere congratulations, Chris Pie and I deeply realized the true meaning of happiness and joy.Rachel is here, and I really hope Temaris can come too; I think of her often, and I am convinced that her enthusiasm for that island will cool down one day. not long.I see Lucy.Lian was also in the church, and I was glad to see Chris sent over to speak to her, and was always careful not to neglect her.I wonder if Flora is okay?But besides my marriage and planning my new future, I'm afraid I can't afford to think about anything else. Once the wedding was over, Chris Pie and I headed to Italy, and for the next few weeks we were almost overwhelmed with joy. These days are unbelievably perfect.I found a new side of Chris Pai - I never knew he was so happy, so full of joy, all holdings and reservations were thrown away.Now that that was over, he let himself go and let himself greedily suck in the joy that filled the air.There is an atmosphere of joy everywhere. For most people, Florence is an impossibly beautiful and charming city; for us, it is paradise on earth.We negotiated prices with jewelers on the Ponte Vecchio, and they laughed heartily when we tried to speak Italian.We visited countless churches and galleries painted and decorated with frescoes.We were both mesmerized by the grandeur of the Pitti Palace and the beauty of the Boboli Gardens.We drove out of town in a horse-drawn carriage to Tuscany to witness the world-famous marble.Joy has filled every moment of these joyous weeks.I never dreamed that I could be so happy, and there is someone I love to share this happiness with me. This kind of happiness that can be met but not sought after, has come to me now. Of course, the honeymoon will come to an end, but these days will live in our memories forever.
We sail away from Lisbon - our last port of call.I went ashore with Sibyl and some friends.We wandered around the city, visited the Jeremymos Monastery, Kamo Church and Belle Tower, and enjoyed the Portuguese coming and going in the open-air coffee lounge.After returning to the boat, we stood on the deck and watched the boat sail out of the bay - Madapaha - and when we looked back, the Taga on the hill came into view. Home is not far away. The days flew by like quickening the pace.Our bags are also packed and all the preparations are done.The last night is finally here, and we will sail into South Appleton Harbor early tomorrow morning. "Delay" seems to always be a constant itinerary.Time seems to be on a chain, dragging heavy steps, slowly torturing the faces eager to get off the boat. Siebel said that we would take the private liner train back to London, then transfer from London to Harper Green, and then she would go back to London by herself.I told her that she didn't need to spend so much time to accompany me back.But she was very insistent. She said she promised Lonnie that she would hand me over to my aunt, and she would never go back on her word. In fact, these are unnecessary, because there are already people waiting hard on the shore——Chris Pie and Aunt Sophie. Aunt Sophie called my name with joy, and Chris Pie's face lit up instantly, with an indescribable joy written on it.I hurried to them, and the first one to greet me was Chris Pie.He lifted me up with both hands, and I never saw him so happy; and Aunt Sophie looked at us smiling. "You're back, you're finally back! My dear." Then she said a bunch of words in a random way, the tears on her cheeks flowed like a stream, and those tears were joy. I noticed that Sylvia, who was standing aside, had a smile on her face, and couldn't hide her joy watching this scene. "This is Ms. Fraser," I said. "My father asked her to accompany me back." "We know all about it," said Aunt Sophie. "We just received a letter from your father not long ago. Ever since we knew you were coming back, we planned to slaughter that fat cow and mend it for you. Hey, it seems that letters go faster than people A little bit. Oh, after waiting for so long, I finally let me see you again!" Chrispy took my hand and pulled towards him, leaning on it: Aunt Sophie took my other hand. "I'm really happy for you guys," Siebel said. "I hope my family can welcome me with such warmth." Suddenly, Chris Pie and Aunt Sophie seemed to withdraw their attention from me, and turned to look at Sibyl. I said, "Sybelle took good care of me. Thanks to her old traveler, the journey was so smooth. She came to England to visit her son." They thanked her sincerely and asked her about the next trip.She told them she was going to London to go directly to her son.
Those good news were not heard until we chatted in the cafe of the station. Xi Beier had hired a metered taxi just now, and after promising to see us when she was free, she said goodbye to each other.Since the train from Puntington to Whitshire was still an hour away, we sat down in a café and chatted while we waited. I will never forget the scene of that day.Every day after that, whenever I go to the train station, I always remember that day. Chris sent a chair beside me and sat down, reaching out to touch me from time to time, as if to verify that I was really back, so as to reassure himself. We had just sat down to order our tea when Aunt Sophie said, "Isn't this the perfect ending? Who would have thought it would end like this? These days...." I said, "What's going on? I know something must have happened, I can tell from your look and... your attitude. But what the hell is going on? What's going on? Tell me!" "I wrote to tell you," said Chris Pie. "The first thing I did after I knew about it was to write you a letter quickly." "Did you write a letter? When did you write it?" "As soon as I heard the news, I wrote it immediately." "You're not saying...you didn't get the letter?" said Aunt Sophie. "Which letter? As you know, it takes a long time to send a letter to receive it." "That letter that told you exactly what happened! Chris Pie and I both wrote it, so when we heard you were coming back...we thought that was why you came back. Looking back now...time does No, our letter must still be on the cruise ship." "But, we thought the reason you came back was..." Chris Pie began. "What is it?" I yelled angrily. "That's right," Chris Pie said. "I hired a credit bureau to investigate her. Although she said she was going to Australia, I didn't believe her. I had to dump her once and for all. I knew she was planning to treat me as a Kaizi, intending to make me pay endlessly for the rest of my life." "It goes without saying," I said. "How could she just stop obediently once?" "There's no need to worry about anything now—I never married her at all! She had been married for three years before I met me, and she was only married to me formally." "Is everything you said true?" "There is absolutely no falsehood, everything is well-founded." Aunt Sophie said happily. "Chris Pie has evidence. Doesn't he? Chris Pie. These things are documented." "We do have ironclad evidence that cannot be questioned," Chris Pai said. "There is no obstacle now," continued Aunt Sophie happily. "I couldn't be happier. I regret telling you I saw her and kept asking myself, 'Damn old hag, how could I have opened my mouth and screwed things up.'" "It's all over," Chris Pai said, taking my hand. "Honey, the rain has passed and the clouds have cleared, and nothing can stop us now." "It's unbelievable," I said. "It's all so...dramatic." "Life isn't all slapstick," said Aunt Sophie. "What I can't understand is..." Chris Pie said. "Why did you choose to come back at this time..." I looked at him affectionately and said, "Because I can't bear the pain of leaving anymore, I'm coming back." "even though……" "Even if it's a mess here. I can't bear the pain of being away from you, my father can see it, and he said: Without you, I will never have real happiness in this life... So, I'm coming back gone." Chris Pie held my hand tightly. "I'll never forget that as long as I live," he said. "You actually came back to me before you knew about that!" Aunt Sophie sat there, looking at us with a smile on her kind face.Suddenly, my heart whispered to me: This will be one of my many happy and unforgettable moments in my life. What a heart-pounding homing! Halpgreen was exactly as I remembered it, nothing had changed.We took a bus back to Yamanashi House. Lily was waiting for us impatiently at home. As soon as she heard the noise outside, she rushed out of the house and hugged me tightly.With a hoarse voice, she rattled out: "You're finally back!" Obviously trying to suppress her excitement. "Yes, Lily, I'm finally back." "It's about time." "I miss you so much." "Do you think we don't miss you? You wandering little girl. Come in! Are you planning to stand at the door all night?" So we went to the living room. "It feels so good to be home!" I said. "Now we can proceed as planned, without any further delay," Chris Pie said. "We've waited too long." Aunt Sophie began to talk about the wedding. "The sooner the wedding, the better, and stop worrying about the tedious preparations," says Chris Pie. "I think your mother will want to have her way," said Aunt Sophie. "There's no choice in the matter. She's going to have our way. Where are we going for our honeymoon?" "We'll see when the time comes," I said. "I was so happy to be home and see everything going so well that I couldn't think. Until I sat in the train station cafe, amidst the knocking of cups and plates, watching the busy The chattering crowd, the roar of the train on the tracks, I heard the news!" "It doesn't matter where you hear it!" said Aunt Sophie. "This is really... really the best news in the world."
It's nice to be back where I belong.That nightmare started with the news that Aunt Sophie brought back, after several twists and turns, it is finally over now.In the days before us, we will fill them with countless joys. After Chris Pai promised to come back early the next morning, he left first.As soon as he was gone, Aunt Sophie asked me about my father. When she learned that he was blind, she was really shocked by the shocking news. "Why didn't he tell me?" she asked. "He knows you're going to be upset, and he doesn't want to make you worry. He's just the kind of person who is philosophical." "However, how can he take care of his daily life and take care of himself? Also, how did he go to such a distant island? What is he doing there?" I hesitated before telling her about Carla. "Oh," she said. "A woman, there are always women around him." "She's a half-breed, kind and warm-hearted, and you'll like her, Aunt Sophie. She cares for him and is willing to do everything for him. She even writes for him, and writes as he pleases." Letter to you." She nodded. "At that time, I knew that those letters were a bit strange, not many, but they were not quite similar to before." "He doesn't want you to know, and Kara is very understanding. She has great rights on the island and owns a large tree farm." "My God, his fate is so dangerous! If he had told me..." "I know, you will try to bring him back. He really likes you very much, he won't use you, Aunt Sophie, he said you are his best friend, he loves you, but now he has become A useless person, he doesn't want to be your trouble and add to your burden. I know him very well and can understand his mood." "He is the most perfect man in the world." "If he heard that, he'd laugh. He calls himself a sinner, and I think a lot of people would agree with him. But we love him, as do you and countless other dear friends in his life, Love him dearly." She fell silent.However, on this great day, she will not allow my happiness to be clouded. She started talking about Chris Pie's transformation. "He looks like a little boy now. Oh, Freddie, how lucky you are to have such genuine love." "I know." I said. "You came back without knowing it...I'm so glad you made the decision. That says it all, doesn't it? Did you see the look on his face when it dawned on him?" "I see. I must come back, Aunt Sophie, and my father understands that." "And he was never willing to compromise." "It's almost like magic that it ended up like this - it's amazing." "Occasionally there are miracles in life. Oh, I am so happy, this is what I have wanted for a long time; to see you happy, and to be able to live my life without worrying that you will go away. My life That's what all dreams are...almost." I went to visit Mrs. Saint Aubie.I was nervous about the meeting because I didn't know how she felt about the marriage.Undoubtedly, she must hope that her son can marry a lady of the same rank and family. However, she greeted me very kindly.She said: "Honey, it's great to see you back, this will be your home in a short time, and you will be my daughter-in-law, and I'm delighted to welcome you into the family." She was lying on the sofa, and I wondered if her rheumatism had relapsed;When Marchmont lived in St. Aubie's Park, she had completely recovered from her illness. "Chris Pie is pretty happy right now, and it's comforting to see him like that," she said. "He's been affected a lot by his bad past. I'm glad he's settled down, and it's a huge relief with a girl I've known for years." I smiled secretly in my heart, I knew she never cared about the happiness of her children. "It's good to have a mistress in the house," she continued. "I'm sure you'll be able to do it. I myself, hampered by my illness, are nearly crippled." I knew she was doing her old tricks again.And as Aunt Sophie said, since she will be my mother-in-law, I'd better not fight her. "Dear Frederica," she went on. "Can you help me pull the coverlet up over my legs? No matter how warm it is in the room, I can always feel a bit of wind chill blowing in. Now, talk about my daughter! Why didn't she come back with you ?” I told her about Temaris's deep interest in the church, how she filled the gloomy hall with delicate flowers, how much her golden hair attracted the children, and how she was attracted by them. Welcome, tell her one by one. "It's incredible!" she said. "When do you think she'll be back?" "I dare say it will be soon. However, at present, she is still immersed in those novelties, and she is overjoyed. I believe that she will come back soon." "She has to get married again." Her expression changed a little. "That tragedy has terrified everyone. You and I will have to keep our eyes open to see if we can help her find a suitable husband." "I guess she'll want to choose her own happiness herself!" I said. Nodding sadly, she said, "Just like it was then. What a pity, he's so charming." I don't want to think of Guston at all.The Marchmont man.
I'm going to Greendale Ranch.Rachel greeted me happily, and I could tell she was doing well.Little Danielle has grown up a lot, has learned a few words, and is starting to waddle around the house, interested in everything. Rachel told me Daniel was fine.Now that the murder no longer has any influence, life seems to have returned to its former calm. She was desperate to hear from Temaris.He couldn't help laughing out loud when he heard about the vase incident and Temaris's unexpected interest in the Church. "It's the most unlikely thing you could imagine her doing," she said. "Hey, Temaris' style is always unexpected." "Freddie, I'm so happy for you. It's great to have you back and soon to be married to Chris Pie." She stared straight at me, as if trying to read something in my eyes. "Why did you leave like this in the first place? I really can't figure it out." "I have my reasons." "Of course." She didn't ask why.Rachel is always very witty, and she understands that this is a personal matter between me and Chris Pie, so she can't ask more questions. "But now that you're back, it's all perfect. Oh, Freddie, I know you're going to live happily ever after." "Since you know it all, and I am determined to work towards this goal, then I can't be wrong." I said. "Poor James Pauling!" she laughed feebly. "For a while I thought..." "Think I'm going to marry him?" "You two seem like a good fit. He's so independent, calm and efficient, and I'm sure he'll make a great husband." "This is obvious to all and can be expected. I believe he will become a loyal, considerate and good husband." "There's a rumor that Davids has a young woman who's attracted to him, her father is a lawyer... a perfect match in every way." "I'm glad to hear that." "Rumor is that her family will pay for a ranch for him so the two of them can settle down." "Ideal!" I exclaimed. "It's wonderful how everything is going so smoothly, don't you think? For a while, it's all messed up—a mess—and then suddenly it's all right again. Whenever When I look back, it always seems like there was a certain way to this development." "Rachel," I said quickly. "Don't look back. You have to keep your eyes on the future." "I'm really happy to think you're going to put down roots here," she said with a smile.
Me too and James.Pauline met.He seemed to be having a good time, congratulating me on my upcoming wedding before telling me he was going to buy a piece of land.He had made it clear to Mr. St. Aubie, because he thought it only fair that he should be given notice so that he could do his pre-service training before he—James—leaves the job. He congratulated us both with all his heart.I was thinking that he might have some regrets, but James is a practical, serious young man with his own way of life.At one point, he thought I would be a suitable partner, and I clearly wanted him to give up, and now of course he finds someone to make up for it.He is a rational and philosophical person, and he will never let himself fall into the bottom of despair and helplessness, nor allow himself to climb to the sky of ecstasy and selflessness. Naturally, I couldn't wait to run to Lian's house, but I returned home full of doubts.But then again, this seems to have become the law. I chose a certain afternoon—I used to go at that time every time, and Flora always sat in the garden. she's not there.I ran to the front door of the house and knocked.When the door opened, Lucy stood inside. "Oh," she said. "It's Miss Hyman. Come in, Miss Hyman, I hear you're back." "I should come and see you. How is Miss Flora?" She took me to the living room and directed me to sit down. "Flora's not doing well," she said. "She is resting." "Oh, I'm sorry." "Her person has been uncomfortable for a while." "Is she very ill?" "Well, I don't think it's serious, I put her in bed every afternoon. I hear you're getting married to Chris Pie." "Yes." I said. I noticed that her clasped hands were shaking. "He's a good man," she said. "One of the best." "I know." "Well, I believe that the future of both of you will be very happy." "So do I. Can I go up and see Miss Flora? I don't want her to think I didn't see her." She hesitated for a moment, then got up, nodded to me, and I followed her out of the living room. "She's changed," she murmured as we walked up the stairs. "Yes, you did." The nursery door was open and we walked past it into Flora's room. Flora was lying on the bed. "Miss Hyman is here to see you, Flora," said Lucy. Flora got up and sat halfway, and said, "You're back." "Yes. I came here to see you. How are you?" She lay back and shook her head.I noticed a toy crib near the bed, and the doll was on it. "All gone," said Flora to herself. "I don't know... where are we?" "We're in your room, dear," said Lucy. "Miss Hyman just came back from abroad, and she came to see you." Flora nodded. "He's gone now," she said. Lucy said softly: "She's a little confused, talking nonsense." Then, she said loudly: "Isn't it great that Miss Hyman can come to see you, Flora." "It's good to be here," Flora repeated. "He came here...to see..." She looked at me. "He took..." Her face wrinkled. Lucy put her hand on my arm. "She doesn't seem to be emotionally stable today," she said quickly. "Leave her alone! I'll give her medicine to calm her down." I could feel that she was eager to push me away, so I stopped embarrassing her.As I passed the open door of the nursery, I glanced and saw the "picture of seven magpies". When I got to the front door, I turned and looked at Lucy, who looked very worried. "She's changed," I said. "It's been a bad day today. She's in a daze and she's incoherent. Well...she's like that sometimes, but sometimes she's back to what she used to be. Well, of course, she's been that weird for a long time." "You must be anxious and disturbed." Lucy shrugged. "I know...she is my sister, and I know how to take care of her." "She is lucky to have such a good sister as you." She didn't answer my words. She opened the door and said, "Congratulations, I'm so glad you're getting married to Chris Pie, he's always liked you, and he deserves a happy life." "Thank you." "I'm so happy ... to see such a happy ending." I left with a smile on my face, a little confused, but I always feel that way after visiting Seven Magpie House. Six weeks after my return we were married.Even so, Chris Pie impatiently opposed the extension.The wedding took place in a calm, peaceful atmosphere, just as we both wanted.Mrs. St. Aubie had raised objections, but the tone was not strong.First of all, the festivities were celebrated by the woman's family - compared to the St. Aubis family - and we seemed insignificant in comparison. The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Heatherington, and most of the neighbours, I think, were present. When everyone gathered around us and said their most sincere congratulations, Chris Pie and I deeply realized the true meaning of happiness and joy.Rachel is here, and I really hope Temaris can come too; I think of her often, and I am convinced that her enthusiasm for that island will cool down one day. not long.I see Lucy.Lian was also in the church, and I was glad to see Chris sent over to speak to her, and was always careful not to neglect her.I wonder if Flora is okay?But besides my marriage and planning my new future, I'm afraid I can't afford to think about anything else. Once the wedding was over, Chris Pie and I headed to Italy, and for the next few weeks we were almost overwhelmed with joy. These days are unbelievably perfect.I found a new side of Chris Pai - I never knew he was so happy, so full of joy, all holdings and reservations were thrown away.Now that that was over, he let himself go and let himself greedily suck in the joy that filled the air.There is an atmosphere of joy everywhere. For most people, Florence is an impossibly beautiful and charming city; for us, it is paradise on earth.We negotiated prices with jewelers on the Ponte Vecchio, and they laughed heartily when we tried to speak Italian.We visited countless churches and galleries painted and decorated with frescoes.We were both mesmerized by the grandeur of the Pitti Palace and the beauty of the Boboli Gardens.We drove out of town in a horse-drawn carriage to Tuscany to witness the world-famous marble.Joy has filled every moment of these joyous weeks.I never dreamed that I could be so happy, and there is someone I love to share this happiness with me. This kind of happiness that can be met but not sought after, has come to me now. Of course, the honeymoon will come to an end, but these days will live in our memories forever.