Second Life New Choices

Chapter 21

Cedric massaged the center of his brows and sincerely repented for his ignorance and naivety in the past.

“Both of us are not that active and outgoing. Yet, why are our kids always so energetic?”

Jolene was the most suitable person to comment on that. She fixed her gaze on Cedric and shared her remarks in a stern tone.

"Wasn't it your fault for being too lax on them? You always helped them get out of things whenever I tried to

lecture them a little. How do you

expect them to be docile and obedient when you keep doing that? If you ask me, you're the one who's gotten yourself into this predicament!

Cedric dared not utter a word upon being reprimanded.

His driver, Kyle, let out a hearty laugh after seeing how Cedric remained silent despite getting scolded.

"Mrs. Norwood, ever since you married Mr. Norwood, I could see that he's slowly losing his authority as the head of the family

with every passing day! Who would have thought that someone who always had that grim expression on his face would one day become su

Cedric shook his head with resignation. He could not refute Kyle's words.

Jolene put her hand over her mouth and chuckled quietly. She beamed broadly.

“Kyle, he may look troubled now. In truth, he actually enjoys it.”

"Exactly! Mrs. Norwood, you have no idea how grateful our

company's employees are to you. They say Mr. Norwood has learned the importance of having a happy family life after getting married. Nor

"In that case, you can stop the car by the roadside and get off work now, Kyle."

cedric

Kyle wasted no time carrying out Cedric's instructions. Soon enough, he parked the car by the roadside and handed the car keys to Cedric.

Cedric moved to the driver's seat and typed an address on the GPS device.

Jolene was clueless about what he was up to. She asked, "Why are we going to Mount Anterrum?"

"We're going there for a date. The weather is so nice, and I've heard that a new hot spring resort has been opened there. We can admire th

Jolene had planned on going home and taking a nap initially. So, she objected to Cedric's sudden date plans.

Cedric tried to persuade her as he said pleadingly, "Do you know how long it has been since the last time we had some time to ourselves? Honey, these chances are hard to come by."

Jolene gave in to his request eventually.

After taking a nice soak in the hot springs, the couple sat next to each other in front of the floor-to- ceiling window and gazed at the red autumn leaves.

Cedric helped Jolene tie her hair in a ponytail. His movements were gentle and patient.

Jolene was hit by this surreal feeling as she looked at those gentle eyes just inches away from her.

“So, someone like me can have a happy, loving married life..." she pondered.

Cedric noticed Jolene had stared at him for quite some time. He lightly brushed the tip of her nose with his finger.

"What's wrong? What are you spacing out and thinking so hard about?"

After a moment's consideration,

Jolene asked, "Back then, if I hadn't married you... No, I mean... If I hadn't married into the Norwood family, would you marry someone else?"

"No."

He answered so quickly that it made Jolene feel quite surprised.

"Why?"

"Why?" Cedric repeated inwardly.

He placed his arm around Jolene's shoulders and leaned back against the chair. Those dark, deep- set eyes stared into the distance.

"I wouldn't have any plans of getting married if it weren't for the talks of prearranged marriage."

Jolene knew that he was telling the truth but not the full truth.

For instance, Cedric had omitted the last part of his answer, which was "with you being the bride“.

He would not marry anyone, except for Jolene. She had learned that much in her past life, so Jolene had no doubts about it.

However, Cedric was still keeping

the fact that he was in love with

Jolene all along a secret even when so many years had passed since they got married and their children had grown so much.

Jolene was pretty impressed with his resolve.