Chapter 76 Understand Her Heart (1/2)

Essie was startled and rushed out to meet Hanson.

His leg was still covered in a plaster cast. ‘How could he be so stubborn? What if he got hurt again?’ she thought, feeling annoyed and worried.

When she got in the car and saw him, a thin layer of mist rose from her eyes.

He looked gaunt and gloomy, with dark shadows under his eyes. It seemed that like Essie, he had not been feeling quite well the past days.

”You should go back to the hospital as soon as possible. The doctor said that you can’t move freely yet while you’re wearing the cast. They’d remove it soon, but you should rest before then,” Essie advised with concern.

Hanson didn’t wait for a second to reply, ”But if I didn’t come, how would I see you?” The corners of his mouth formed a desolate and bitter smile.

”Hanson, we’re still—” Essie’s voice sounded detached. Hearing her speak that way, he seemed to know what she was going to say next. Hanson quickly and anxiously interrupted her, ”Essie, don’t let anyone else stand in our way, okay?” He held her hand tightly in fear that she would disappear if he loosened his grip.

”But she’s your mother…” she whispered as she lowered her head. Essie knew just what he was talking about and felt disheartened.

”Essie, listen to me. My mother is actually very easy to get along with. Right now, she’s just really eager to host Bella, that’s why she seems hard to please. As long as she knows that we truly love each other, she will understand.” Hanson tried to comfort her. He wasn’t sure if Essie would believe him, but he had to take a chance.

Essie remained quiet beside him while her mind started to wander into a familiar memory.

She remembered the first time that she met his mom—her eyes had been filled with disgust as if Essie was a thief who would take her son away from her.