[Sense and Sensibility] Fascinated by you

Because there were several guests to see off, Rockfield's lunch was extraordinarily sumptuous today. When Hathaway arrived, everyone had just been seated.

She pretended to be calm and bowed to everyone, raised her head and took a peek at Colonel Brandon. She couldn't suppress the joy in her heart, and the smile on her lips was obvious at a glance.The colonel maintained his usual calm and self-possession, and replied plainly, but his sparkling eyes revealed his thoughts.

Winnis leaned over and asked Hathaway in a low voice. Hathaway disappeared after she said she was going out for a walk yesterday afternoon, which made her very worried. She regretted not going out with Hathaway yesterday. All night, he was tossing and turning worrying about Hathaway's safety.

Hathaway comforted Winnis softly, explaining that she went back to the spire hut to rest yesterday, and nothing happened, but she was full of apologies for deceiving her friends.

Hathaway liked the grilled lamb chops and creamy mushroom soup at noon, so she ate more.While tasting the delicious food, she talked about interesting things with Winnis enthusiastically, looking extremely happy.

As for whether other people are equally satisfied, it's hard to say, at least Mr. Wallace and the Marshall brothers and sisters don't seem to appreciate today's lunch. Mr. Wallace managed to eat two mouthfuls before putting down the tableware, sitting there and drinking Boozy.Although the Marshall brothers and sisters had been eating quietly, their expressions were not good-looking anyway.

In fact, Andrew was also very dissatisfied with their decision to change the itinerary. Mr. Marshall found him last night and told him that he would go on the road with the Hoffman brothers and sisters and Mr. Wallace tomorrow. Mr. Marshall's decision.

Colonel Brandon looked as he always did, neither particularly cheerful nor more sombre.This is certainly because of the self-control brought about by his age, but it is also because he does not want Andrew to see anything. This is because he knows his friend very well. If he finds out about his relationship with Hathaway, he will definitely Trying to obstruct it, he naturally didn't mind having a friendly discussion with Andrew, only worried that his attitude would affect Hathaway's opinion of him.

After lunch, the five guests changed their clothes, and everyone stood at the gate to see them off, and the servants loaded their clothes on the carriage to salute.Regardless of whether or not everyone gets along happily these days, the peace on the surface has been maintained at this time.

Andrew was enthusiastic about retaining the guests before, but he was very free and easy when he really said goodbye. He stepped forward and hugged Mr. Hoffman, patted his shoulder and said with a chic smile; "Robert, I will also go to London soon , then you have to treat me well!"

Mr. Hoffman said without changing his face: "That's natural, you are welcome at any time. There are some good places in London that you don't know about." The two smiled at each other knowingly.

Then confronting Mr Wallace Andrew was less friendly, and he went right past him to say goodbye to the Marshalls.

Mr. Berger and Winnie Siu bid farewell to everyone with a little sadness, while Miss Berger and Miss Hoffman bid farewell like a pair of true friends. I just don’t know if they will still be in touch after returning to London.

Hathaway and Colonel Brandon were left behind. In fact, she was unwilling to pretend to say goodbye. Except for Mr. Hoffman who won her respect, no one else treated her well. It even made her very disgusted, she was already extremely gracious without harsh words.

Colonel Brandon stood in front of Hathaway seemingly unintentionally, blocking Mr. Wallace's sight.

Mr. Wallace didn't find a chance to talk to Hathaway until he got into the carriage, so he sighed in disappointment and boarded the carriage.

His disappointed and decadent expression was seen by Hathaway, but she only felt a little bit of emotion for him and then left it behind.

Hathaway was standing behind Colonel Brandon and gently scratching his back with his nails. The colonel looked at Hathaway sideways as if unintentionally, with an unconcealable smile in his eyes. Laughing quietly behind the colonel like a sneaky cat.

The colonel turned his face away to say goodbye to Mr. Hoffman pretending to be serious, and after a while, he whispered in Hathaway's ear: "Come down to the study and find me."

When Hathaway walked past the colonel, she gave a soft "hmm", and went to Winnis to comfort the sentimental lady.

***************** I am the dividing line that you can't expect below****************

It had been an hour since several people returned to the living room, and everyone was still immersed in the mood of parting and refused to speak.Andrew looked at Colonel Brandon lazily: "Brandon, didn't you say yesterday that you were leaving too?"

"I probably have a few more days." The colonel said vaguely, and Andrew hummed and fell silent.

"Andrew, my brother sent me a letter yesterday morning. I'm afraid I'm leaving for London soon." Hathaway said.

"Oh, Philip! When are you leaving?" Andrew messed up the messy hair on his head again. He pulled the neckline, as if he couldn't stand the heat. He stood up and walked back and forth irritably Walking, "Do you need me to take you there?"

Hathaway's reaction to Andrew was much calmer. She had a long-standing understanding of the relationship between the two brothers, "I don't think so, Tony will make arrangements, and Mrs. Tomina will go with me this time. .”

Andrew stood still, pondering.

Colonel Brandon said without losing the opportunity: "It happens that I have something to go to London, why don't I go with her." After speaking, the colonel gestured to Hathaway in a gentlemanly manner.

Andrew felt that this idea was great, and he was worried that Hathaway would go on the road alone. Even if there were absolutely no people who would travel with her, how could the servants be more reliable than Brandon in his eyes?He persuaded Hathaway, "This is really great, Hathaway, I feel more at ease with Brandon taking care of you, so you can go to London with him!"

Hathaway suppressed the joy in her heart, and agreed with some hesitation.

When Colonel Brandon saw the matter settled, he got up and said he was going to his study to write a letter to little Eliza.

Andrew turned around and complained to Mr. Borg. They all left next week and he was left alone in Rockfield. He might be bored to death.

Hathaway and Winnis sat together affectionately again, "Hathaway, we won't be able to see each other often when you go to London." Winnis held Hathaway's hand and said sadly.

"I will write to you often, not to mention that you can go with me if you want! My brother will certainly welcome you." Philip would be very happy if she brought her friends with her, he I often worry that she is too introverted to make friends.

Winnies gave a cute "ah", then turned her head to look at Miss Borg worriedly, and said with some annoyance: "I have to go back and ask my mother about this matter. I've been out for so long, and she probably won't think about it." Let me go out easily."

Ms. Bogg, who was on the side, was also moved when she heard the conversation between the two. She still hadn't given up on Mr. Hoffman. He was indeed a suitable and good partner, and she was able to talk to her. She raised her chin slightly Said: "If I go with you, my mother will definitely agree."

Hathaway now has a little understanding of Miss Borg's temperament, and knows that no matter who she talks to, she always looks arrogant, which is not considered to be targeting her deliberately, so she doesn't take it seriously, "Of course, my brother and I also Miss Borg is also welcome to visit."

Only then did Miss Borg nodded in satisfaction, signaling that Winnis would take care of her.

Hathaway was thinking about the agreement she had just made with the colonel, and after a few more words with Winnes, she ran out on the pretext of going to see how the salute was done.

Hathaway straightened her flat skirt without any wrinkles at the door of the study, took a deep breath to stabilize her emotions, and knocked lightly on the door.

"Please come in." The colonel's deep and penetrating voice came out.

Hathaway felt that her breathing was messed up again, and she secretly scolded herself for not being able to live up to it, it was normal when she faced the colonel before!Why did she become wrong once the relationship was confirmed?

Hathaway opened the door and walked in. The colonel was sitting at the desk writing a letter.The weather is fine today, the sunlight slanted into the study room from the window, and gently fell on the colonel, covering him with a halo. His back is straight, his shoulders are broad, and his expression is peaceful. He writes something with his strong hands holding a pen. Seeing She came in and looked up and smiled gently at her.

Hathaway looked at this calm and peaceful man and felt her heart throbbing.

Her heart was beating powerfully, one by one, one by one, which made her calm down. She felt that she was extremely calm now, and it was in this calmness that she realized that she really liked Bran. I was admitted to the colonel not because he had the right conditions, not because he helped me time and time again, not because of his charming voice and strong body, not because of those external reasons.She just fell in love with his demeanor, his calm and composed expression, his silent but powerful posture, she just looked at this man and heard the sound of her heartbeat, that's all.

Hathaway was thinking quietly, with a heart-wrenching smile on her lips, immersed in her beautiful reverie.

Colonel Brandon saw such a scene after writing the letter. He walked up to Hathaway and stood still, covering Hathaway in his shadow. Only then did Hathaway come back to her senses.

The two looked at each other, and their gazes were entangled. The Colonel's gaze was like a glass of intoxicating fine wine.The two just stared at each other silently, until Hathaway's cheeks were dyed red.

Colonel Brandon looked at Hathaway affectionately, then slowly knelt down on one knee.

Hathaway's eyes widened and her breathing stopped.

The colonel gently held Hathaway's hand, his eyes were gentle and firm: "Miss Hathaway, I admire your kind and beautiful heart, and your demure and elegant temperament fascinates me. From the first time we met, I fell in love with you. Under the smiling face, I chase your figure all the time, please accept the humble love of a man, let me guard you with the rest of my life, and dedicate all my love to you, please tell me, are you willing to be me The wife who loves her all her life?"