Helen's POV:
George answered my question by turning on his phone and handing it to me.I felt exhilarated by what I
saw.It contained the full schedule of our honeymoon.
The itinerary was detailed and full of activities for almost every day.
"So did you stay up all night arranging our honeymoon?"
Initially I was not too excited about the honeymoon.
Although the Leeson Holdings project had been completed successfully, unlike Anya and Phil, I didn't
have any other stable projects to work on all the time, so I was a little unsettled.
But seeing how attentive George was about the planning, I was moved and suddenly looked forward to
a blissful honeymoon.
"All you need to do is to request leave from the law firm.I'll take care of the rest from booking our flights
and hotels to packing and arranging our daily activities.So much has happened over the past few
weeks.I think we both deserve a nice, long break away from all this nonsense.I'm sure it will help
restore our positive vibes."
I relaxed in George's arms and enjoyed listening to him making the arrangements.
With him around, I didn't need to worry about anything.He would attend to every little detail and I just
needed to follow him.
George chuckled and rubbed his chin against my head.He seemed to be ina bubbly mood so I
ventured to ask, "How did your talk with your parents go? Did they make life difficult for you?"
George looked awful when he came home last night.I could guess that his parents must have given
him a really hard time and demanded that he divorce me.His mother was on the warpath yesterday.I
still had deep seated fears when I thought about it.
If it weren't for my deep love for George, I would have never tolerated his parents.
Although my family was not very rich, I was the apple of my parents’ eye from the day I was born.So
there was no reason for me to just allow George's mother to humiliate me.
"No.I extracted a promise from them that they will not bother you again."
George patted me on the shoulder protectively.
I didn't know much about rich family politics.I asked out of genuine concern, "If your parents are angry
with you, won't they break off all ties with you?"
Although I was touched by George's love for me, I didn't want to be the reason that his family disowned
him.
"Well, it's very likely," he replied, treating it as a joke.
"Then I will be your only family from now on."
I played along with a smile.I knew very well that his parents were so tough that they wouldn't give in so
easily.I held him tightly and rested my head against his strong chest, feeling sorry for him.
"Okay, skip work today.Request leave now.We can have the day off at home and leave first thing
tomorrow."
"Why are you in such a hurry to go? I'm not even sure if Anya will sanction my leave." I sighed and
called Anya.
Anya had probably heard from Phil that George and I were married.
When I requested leave to go on honeymoon, she agreed with a chirpy voice.
Before hanging up the phone, she said, "Helen, you deserve all the happiness in the I world.Have a
wonderful honeymoon!"
Although it was a simple blessing, it warmed the cockles of my heart.
Ever since I joined Hesmor Law Firm, Anya had taken good care of me and treated me with respect.No
doubt she was very strict, but she also did her best to provide me with proper work guidance.
Whenever I got into any scrapes, she reprimanded me but with unmistakable love.She always helped
me solve my problems and encouraged me.
No matter what happened, she never gave up on me.I am eternally grateful for all that I learnt from her
rich store of wisdom.I was blessed to meet such good leaders like Anya and colleagues like Phil.
They made a difference in my life and I really appreciated it.
"Thank you so much." I was touched by her sincere wish for me.
"Well, since you have decided to go on leave, take a good break and forget about work."
"I will!"
After my leave was approved, George and I went downstairs to catch a bite.
As we were leaving for our honeymoon tomorrow, George had to go to the company and make
arrangements for the next few days.I was left at home alone.
Feeling bored, I turned on the application on my phone and watched the surveillance video of my
mother in the hospital.
The doctor reported that my mother was physically fine.Her mental state remained unchanged.Her
daily routine was to go to the yard every morning and every evening accompanied by the nurses.
She spent the rest of the time in her ward.
Today, she was sitting in the ward, knitting a sweater.She wore a pair of bifocal glasses.
Although her movements were slow and deliberate, she was engaged and focused.
I asked the doctor, "Her knitting needles are quite sharp.Won't she hurt herself with them?"
The doctor replied, "No.Your mother has made a remarkable recovery but she seems reluctant to leave
the hospital.We have actually suggested to her to leave but she is adamant that she wants to stay
here."
I sighed helplessly.
My mother was a very stubborn woman.She had made up the mind not to leave the hospital because
she didn't want to impose on my relationship with George.
We had visited her several times in hospital and begged her to come and live with us, but she would
hear nothing of it.
She later just refused to see us and even threatened to break her relationship with me.
After watching her for a while, I noticed that the clothes that my mother was knitting was intended for a
baby.
It was small and cute.
Perhaps she was making it for my future baby? I was always against the idea of having a baby so
soon.
My career was only just taking off, my relationship with George was not stable enough and I was not
mentally prepared.
But when I saw the lovely baby clothes in my mother's hands, the image of a gorgeous baby instantly
occupied my mind.
The idea of having a baby suddenly appealed to me.
When George and I were busy at work, my mother could come over and take care of our baby.
In that way, we would see more of her.
Maybe if I had a baby with George then my mother would voluntarily leave the hospital.
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