Chapter 134 Tell him to wai (1/2)
The Yang parents and Ethan Lu still proceeded to have a peaceful dinner. Of course, through the course of their meal, they mostly talked about Lexi and her happy childhood days while Ethan Lu attentively listened with great interest.
After he showed his resolve towards Lexi, her parents welcomed him as their daughter's suitor. Although they treated him the same as before, this time, it was as if another thin wall had broken down that made them informed him about Lexi's favorites, hobbies, and things she likes.
When the dinner ended, Frederick Yang had to excused himself to tend to some business affairs that he brought home. On the other hand, Lillian Yang accompanied Ethan Lu for quite some time before he finally asked for permission to leave.
[Outside the yang mansion; driveway]
Lillian Yang followed Ethan Lu up to his shiny black car with a soft smile on her lips as she watched Ethan Lu secured the pack snacks she prepared for him to eat at his place.
After making sure that the snacks were secured on the back seat, Ethan Lu turned his head back to Lexi's mother who was smiling gently as usual. Smiling brightly that showed his even teeth, Ethan Lu politely bowed his head.
”Auntie, thank you for everything.”
”Ethan, you're most welcome.” Lillian Yang tenderly responded. After she let out a delicate exhaled, she spoke again; ”Ethan, about Lexi…”
Ethan Lu marginally raised his brows as he anticipated what Mother Yang was about to say. Granting that he had a heart to heart talk with Frederick Yang, however, Lillian Yang acted like she had nothing to say regarding the matter; which Ethan Lu doubted. After all, she was a mother.
”I know your Uncle Fred probably said most of the things I wanted to say to you. But, I want to let you know one thing. You see, my dear daughter wasn't used to… this, having suitors. She was a very faithful woman that she was purposely distancing herself with men, afraid that Morris Liu might misunderstand her… until it became her habit.” Lillian Yang meekly smiled as she fixed her gaze towards Ethan Lu. She continued after she gulped,
”I am surprised when she went home with you that night. She was panicking -- it was my first time to see her have such reaction again. And after that, although I was a little worried about the two of you, after knowing you a little well, I didn't mind whatever gender my daughter's friend as long as she had someone to trust... because, she also had a habit of keeping us in the dark.”
”What I'm saying is, the weight for aiming for her love wasn't easy… it has a heavy responsibility. I know you made your resolve but I am begging you, Ethan. I know I can't offer you anything, but as a mother, I am asking you to continue being her friend.” Unlike Frederick Yang, she was expressive because it was evidently that she was on the verge of crying. Her eyes were slowly being filled with tears that any moment, her cheeks would be stained by it.
Seeing this, Ethan Lu unhurriedly took steps forward. Reaching for the motherly hands of Lillian Yang, he placed his other hand on top of hers. He raised his gaze as he smiled in reassurance before he sincerely uttered, ”I promise, Auntie.”
Lillian Yang smiled in satisfaction as a drop of tears fell from her eyes. Ethan Lu tapped her hand as if to console the worried mother without a word. They stayed like that for a minute before Lillian Yang insisted that she was fine and sent him off.