Chapter 27 Chapter 27! Regret ? Leia Blinked, then playfully fluttered her lashes at Kimberly, her lips curling into an amused smile.
Mom, what are you talking about? Kimberly sighed.
I remember when you first met Nicolas, you seemed to like him.
But after you found out about his playboy reputation and his endless string of women, you flatly refused any talk of marriage to him.
She paused, her tone thoughtful But today, Nicolas is nothing like the man we thought we knew.
Hes courteous, refined, and exudes a grace thats far from the wild, imresponsible heir wed imagined.
Seeing this side of him ... I just wondered if you might regret not agreeing to marry him back then Mom, youre overthinking it Leia interrupted before Kimberly could finish.
Leias smile softened as she added, Til admit, when I was young and naive, I had a fleeting crush on Nicolas. But that was in the past.
You know full well the person in my heart now is .....
Her voice trailed off as a faint blush dusted her cheeks.
She lowered her head shyly, her coy demeanor making Kimberly suddenly recall something Oh, right Kimberly exclaimed, chuckling at her own forgetfulness.
How could I forget youve been smitten with Harley Parker all this time! Speaking of which, I heard from Mrs. Parker that hes coming back to the country soon.
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Leas eyes brightened, her voice soft and tinged with delight.
He mentioned in our old class group chat that hes planning to attend university here, at Eston University. Really? Kimberlys surprise turned into a delighted smile.
Then you and Harley will have plenty of chances to see each other again! Harley Parker was the only son of the prestigious Parker family in Reniam City, a paragon of nobility and achievement.
He was widely admired in their social circles, his nsynonymous with excellence.
Leis and Harley had shared a classroom during high school, but their connection had been limited to fleeting interactions before Harley left for overseas studies during their first year.
Since then, they had only exchanged the occasional holiday greeting Despite this, Harley had left a deep impression on Leia.
Compared to Nicolass wild, untamed charm, Harleys composed elegance and clean reputation made him Leias ideal partner.
Thats wonderful, Kimberly said, clearly pleased If things work out between you and Harley, it would be such a lovely match.
Her joy was tempered by a lingering curiosity.
Kimberly glanced at Leia again, her tone tentative.
But Leia, maybe its just me, but it seems like you dont really like Noelle spending twith Nicolas ? Leias expression didnt waver .
She admitted with apparent sincerity, Mom, youre right.
I do have sconce concerns about Noelle and Nicolas Not out of jealousy, of course, Leia added quickly, her tone measured.
But dont you think Noelle relies on Nicolas too much? Women today should be independent and self reliant, yet she always seems to cling to him, expecting him to solve everything for her.
Thats not acceptable behavior for a daughter of the Anderson Family, Kimberly sighed.
When you put it that way, I suppose youre right.
Leia potiond the shaft in Kimberlys stance and pressed on, her voice heavy with a resigned wisdom.
Even if Nicolas appears to be a gentleman now, his reputation as a womanizer isnt unfounded.
Sure, hes indulging Noelle now, but what happens when he loses interest III be Noelle who gets hurt in the end. Thats why I hope she can learn To stand on her own two feet and not let herself be led around by a man Youre such a considerate sister, Leia Kimberly said, her face softening with affection.
I only hope Noelle can learn from you and katrinoor just as independent and level headed grow into Dont worry, Moin Leigently looped her arm through Kimberlys.
Im sure Noelle will mature in time.
But when it comes to her relationship with Nicolas, I think you should have a talk with her Kimberly nodded decisively.
I will.
Theyre not even even married yet cant keep clinging to him like this? * Exactly, Leia replied with a satisfied smile, Iser eyes glining with triumplu.
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