402 Visiting Harry 5 (1/2)

Which was ridiculous. Harry was still weak when they met him just now and all he needed right now was resting. He should get as much rest as possible, eat his meal and medicine on time and recuperate. He should not trouble himself trying to converse with them in his weak condition. He should just go to sleep.

Angela was no longer with them. After the meal, she announced that she still needed to work on her new commission because the due date was getting closer.

She patted Ryn's shoulder and nodded at Mei Li before she skipped happily to her studio, all in her working attire which was her black denim jumpsuit.

”Actually... Aunty...” Ryn stuttered. Her brain worked into overdrive as she tried to find a suitable excuse to give.

”Yes, dear?” Mrs. Si gave full attention to Ryn, her future daughter-in-law. She was happy to see the younger woman ate the food, albeit not the whole thing but at least Catherine tasted each dish with no show of dislike or disgust. She could see the younger woman lost her appetite but still not wanting to hurt her feeling by rejecting outright. No wonder her son loved this woman so much. Not only was she beautiful and graceful, but she also thoughtful and took care not to hurt anyone else, especially someone older than her. She must make dear Catherine into her family, by hook or by crook.

”It's getting late. It's better for us to leave now or it would be too dark for us to travel,” Ryn finally gathered her courage and spoke. She prayed hard that the elder woman would understand and would let them go. She did not want to raise her voice nor be rude but if it must, she would do what it take to leave this place

Honestly, she was exhausted. She really wanted to leave this place and go home. She wanted to rest to free her mind and gather her thoughts. She also needed to rest her body after a very fulfilling day.

”But... it is still early. Harry's father and sister haven't returned home yet. Don't you want to meet them first?” Mrs. Si asked desperately. She quickly held Ryn's hands, refused to let go. No, don't leave yet until you agree to become my son's girlfriend, her heart cried.

”I'm sorry, Aunty, but we really need to go,” Ryn said firmly. She lessened the firmness by giving the elder woman pats on her hands and a gentle smile on her face.

Mei Li who was standing beside Ryn nodded her head quickly. It was getting late and she did not like driving alone at night unless if she has to.

At last, Mrs. Si nodded her head. Although she was unhappy with dear Catherine wanting to leave her and Harry but the younger woman was right. It was getting late. What would her hubby say if he found that she deliberately kept Ryn here and refused to let her leave? He would think of her as a bad woman and refused to agree with her that this was for their son's future.

”Thank you, Aunty, for welcoming us with open arms,” Ryn hugged the elder woman, much to the surprise of Mei Li and even  Mrs. Si.

Mrs. Si could not help from grinning from ear to ear as she patted Ryn's back. She liked how affectionate and friendly Ryn was. She liked it very much. And she could not wait for Ryn to become her daughter-in-law. Once her son and dear Ryn getting married, she would gift her most precious jade bangle which she inherited from her mother-in-law. This family heirloom would pass from the first daughter-in-law to the first daughter-in-law. From one generation to another for hundreds of years ago. And it was perfect for Ryn's white wrist. So perfect.

Mei Li stepped forward for her hug but it seemed like the only person Mrs. Si wanted to hug was Catherine. Awkwardly, Mei Li could only reach out her hand for a shake. It was so quick, she did not have the chance to blink before the older woman let her hand go and turned back her attention to fawn over Ryn.

This was so awkward, Mei Li's heart cried sadly. She felt like she was a lampost between Mrs. Si and Ryn. A gooseberry that was trying hard not to be left out from anything.

”Remember to come again, Catherine, dear. Our house is always opened for you,” Mrs. Si cried as she still refused to let Ryn's hands go even though they were standing at Mei Li's car. Mei Li also did not get into the car as she was waiting for Mrs. Si to release Ryn's hands.

”Don't worry, Aunty. We will come again when we have time,” Ryn assured her as she gently pulled her hands from Mrs. Si's clutch. She kept the smile on her face even though she swore her face felt stiffed already from all the smiling.