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Chapter 654 Helpless
Chapter 654 Helpless
“I didn’t know until I came here today that prejudice is deeply ingrained and it’s hard to get rid of for
some people.”
She paused for a moment. Suddenly she raised her glass and solemnly said to Chad, “Well, I guess I
don’t have to try harder. Thank you for saying those nice things about my father. I’ sure he’ll be happy
to hear that. As for the other things, well... Time will tell.”
Then she finished her wine in one gulp.
Chad’s frown deepened.
Finally, he sighed deeply.
He also took the glass in front of him and drank it up.
Then he raved, “I know, you’re a good person. Christine…she…”
A mixed feeling came into his eyes as if he had just remembered something. Then he shook his head
and said.
“Well, forget it. Enjoy yourselves. I should go check on her. “
Then he got up and leave the table.
The good vibe was ruined. Everyone was in no mood to eat anymore.
Max felt a little regretful that he had listened to Chad’s words and brought Laura here. He thought
Laura was shabbily treated today.
He knew Laura said that was not only because of the embarrassment his mother brought her,
but also the mentioning of her mother.
Nothing was more intolerable for children than to see their parents being insulted.
Although what Christine had said today didn’t come straight to the point,
everyone could feel the repugnance and contempt she expressed for Laura’s family.
No dignified person would be able to put up with words and attitudes like that.
After eating in silence, they all left.
Instead of staying at home much longer, Max left with Laura.
On the way home, Max held Laura’s hand as he was driving.
They remained speechless at first.
A quiet atmosphere pervaded the car.
Laura rested one of her hands on the window, with her other hand tucked at her chin.
The cold wind of the winter ruffled the hair on her forehead, which made her look stunningly beautiful.
After a while, Max could no longer resist the temptation.
He said lightly, “It’s cold at night.”
Then he closed the window.
Laura's hands and face were cold because of the wind, but she seemed to enjoy the chilliness.
Because it kept her awake and made her less susceptible to her emotions.
She looked at Max.
“Tell me, why does she hate me?”
It was a doubt which really puzzled her.
Was it because her family was inferior to his? She didn’t deserve to marry him?
She was an A-list actress in the entertainment industry through her own efforts.
Her value, income, or influence was very considerable.
Even if she was not as good as those ladies from rich families, she was definitely qualified to marry
Max.
After all, she was only 23.
The future was a long way off. As long as she worked hard, her future would be beyond measure.
Why did Christine hate her? Why didn’t she even give her a chance?
Hearing her words, Max fell silent.
In fact, he was confused, too.
Christine’s malice towards her seemed to spring from nothing.
Suddenly, he realized something, frowning.
Then he said to her, “Everyone has their own preferences, and we don’t need to change ourselves for
others.”
He paused for a moment, “I don’t care what she thinks as long as we’re happy,” he continued.
Laura looked at him quietly and noticed his furrowed brows.
She smiled, “but I’m gonna put you in a tough spot.”
Max’s eyebrows raised.
Laura smiled again with a tinge of bitterness.
She turned her head and stared ahead. However, her wandering and aimless gaze were not fixed in
one place.
“I always thought that if I worked hard, I could win everyone’s respect. But I now know it’s impossible.
Max, if your mother forces you to make a choice between me and her or your family one day, I won’t
blame you if you don’t choose me. Really. I won’t.”
As soon as she finished, Max’s face darkened.
He held her hand and said in an emphatic tone, “It will never happen. I won’t allow it to happen.”
Laura could feel the seriousness in his eyes. She said after a few seconds of silence, “OK. I trust you.”
Before long, they arrived home.
They got out of the car and walked home hand in hand.
The servants had prepared some hot tea for them. After they had warmed up, they went upstairs to
rest.
Mrs. Davies kept an early hour. It was ten and she had already gone to bed.
Laura rubbed her sore shoulders and asked suddenly, “The New Year is half a month away, right?”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
Max thought about it and then looked at the date on his phone, realizing it was true.
He came over smiling, sat down with her in his arms, on his lap.
Then he asked, “How would you like to spend the New Year?”
Laura thought about it, then shook her head.
Max smiled and touched her nose tightly with his finger.
“Anyway, Mrs. Davies is here. Let’s go travel then?”
Laura’s eyes brightened.
“Really!?”
However, Laura thought of something all at once and her mood darkened.
“Don’t you need to be with your parents?”
Max shook his head.
He held Laura’s hand and said, “my brother will stay with them.”
Right, they would be accompanied by Kevin Nixon. Even if Max were not at home, they still had Kevin.
The difference was, he meant everything to Laura.
She would be lonely and upset without him.
Laura knew what he was thinking and felt really warm and moved. Then she threw her arms around his
neck and kissed him on the cheek.
“Thank you.”
Max smiled.
"Is that it?" He raised a brow. "You should try harder."
Laura asked in bewilderment, “What do you mean?”
Max said primly, “Laura, I’ve never heard you call me honey since we were married.”