Chapter 182 - I can live with that (1/2)

Edward looked at Sarah who was now laying on the bed in a half-seated position. Nurses freshened her up with hot towels and arranged support so that she can lean back without leaning on incisions from surgeries. Sarah looked much better.

Sarah turned toward Edward and faintly smiled. She felt awkward, seeing that he is looking at her without a word.

Edward took a deep breath and walked toward Sarah's bed. He stopped one step away. ”I was wrong.”

Sarah's eyes widened as she looked at her father. She never saw heard him acknowledge that he was wrong. Ever. About anything.

Edward continued. ”When I realized that another man got a place in your heart, I was upset, thinking that he is taking my spot in your life. When I saw you defending him, I was angered because so far you depended on me, and now you are defying me. It is difficult for me to see you girls growing up. I know that it must happen, but that does not mean that it's an easy process for me. I hope that you can forgive me for being foolish and stubborn.”

Sarah remembered harsh words he told her on that Christmas morning. Her lips pressed into a thin line. ”You said some hurtful things to me.”

”I was angry. I didn't mean it... it was out of desperation.” Edward admitted.

”I know. But that does not mean that I was not hurt.” Sarah wants to forgive him, but also wants him to know that she was hurt by his words.

”Will you forgive me?” Edward's eyes were begging her to forgive him.

Sarah thought for some time before responding. ”I forgive you... but it will take time for me to forget.”

Edward sighed. ”I can live with that.”

…

When Stella got back into the room, she found that Edward and Sarah are chatting about her work. She sat on the sofa and listened to father and daughter talking.

Edward was not pleased that Sarah is working at a company other than Orion Enterprise, and he was definitely not pleased that she works for White corp. Why is she getting deeper entangled with that White family? But he can't ask her to quit. He decided not to voice his objections and to respect her choices.

”So, what are you doing there?” Edward tried to hide his sour expression.

”Right now, I'm re-doing security for White corp. systems. It's very exciting. Surveillance there is also not the best, but the hardware needed is lacking.”

Edward perked up. ”Don't we have the best hardware for surveillance in Orion Enterprise?”

Sarah smiled seeing his change in expression. ”If you are willing to work with White corp. I can talk about this with CEO and get you in touch. What do you think?”

Edward reluctantly approved. He would like to be as close to Sarah as possible in order to mend their relationship. This will be a good opportunity for him to interact with Sarah more often.

What Edward does not know is that in the future White corp. and Orion Enterprise will work closely, but that will not get Edward to be closer to Sarah since Felix will be in charge of security hardware… but that is something what will happen in the near future. At this time, Edward is hopeful, and he wishes to spend more time with Sarah so that they can mend their relationship.