Matriarch of the Hockleys

"Eden, Andrea is 16 years old, she is no longer a child. She has her own ideas, and she will handle this matter well. Have some confidence in your sister, okay?" Mrs. Bruce looked at Eden, who was about to go crazy, felt a headache.

"Mommy, that guy is already 27, and I'm only 26!" Eden was very dissatisfied with Hockley.

"Oh! My dear, do you still know that you are 26 years old? Mr. Hockley is now dating Andrea anyway, why don't you even have a candidate for dating." Mrs. Bruce straightened her skirt.

"Mum, what we're discussing now is about Andrea and Hockley. We'll talk about other things later." Eden didn't want to get entangled in that topic anymore.

"Eden, don't be so prejudiced against Carl. He is pretty good." Andrea looked at Eden with some displeasure.

"Honey, it's just a relationship. If it's not suitable, Andrea will take care of it." Seeing Eden with an unhappy expression, Mrs. Bruce shook her head helplessly in her heart.

"Mommy!" Eden didn't know what was so good about that Hockley, and even Mrs. Bruce stood by him.

"Okay, kids. Dinner is getting cold, let's eat first!" Mrs. Bruce folded the napkin on her lap.

"En." Andrea picked up the tableware and ate dinner silently.

……

Although Eden is still opposed to Andrea's relationship, the two women in the family don't care what he thinks.Because of Mrs. Bruce's acquiescence, Andrea has already felt the sweet taste of love.

"Carl, why are you here?" Andrea was a little delighted. Did he come here specially to find her?Andrea lowered her head slightly, and the corners of her mouth slightly curled up.

"I'll bring you chocolates," Carl waved the box in his hand and gestured to Andrea with a smile.

"Mr. Hockley?" Mrs. Bruce, who just came back from the garden, was a little surprised. Is this the door?

"Mrs. Bruce, I'm here to deliver something to Miss Andrea." Carl put on a serious expression, wanting to make a good impression on his future 'mother-in-law'.

"It's tea time now, Mr. Hockley, please come too!" Mrs. Bruce motioned to him, then walked to the sofa and sat down.

"Let's go!" Andrea took the box Carl handed over, and walked with Carl with a smile.

"Mummy," Andrea was a little nervous, even though she had appeared in Mrs. Bruce's sight with Carl before.But they had no relationship at that time, and Andrea was very uneasy at this time.Carl obviously noticed Andrea's nervousness, he stretched out his hand to hold Andrea, and motioned her to relax.

"I heard that Mr. Hockley is dating my daughter." Mrs. Bruce's casual words made Carl serious.

"Yes, ma'am. We've only been dating for a while." Carl's calm attitude made Mrs. Bruce improve his evaluation.

"Why did you choose Andrea? You just met each other not long ago, didn't you?" Mrs. Bruce was a little puzzled. She didn't know the reason for Hockley's relationship with Andrea.

"Ma'am, do you still remember the night on the lifeboat? At that time, I felt very distressed when I saw Miss Andrea who was a little embarrassed. It should be that moment, I made up my mind to protect her for the rest of my life." Carl's words made Mrs. Bruce's heart ache. His complexion softened a lot.

"Is Mr. Hockley so confident?" Mrs. Bruce laughed softly. "As far as I know, although the Hockley family is very rich, they have no rights. Why are you so confident that I will agree to your relationship."

"Mom," Andrea yelled in disbelief.How could this be? Didn't mother agree to their relationship a few days ago?

"You also admitted that the Hockley family is rich. At least Andrea's life in the future will never be worse than it is now. What's more, I still have a heart for Andrea wholeheartedly. In terms of rights, I am still young, and I I will work hard to fight for it. Madam, I hope you can agree to my association with Miss Andrea." Carl's earnest words moved Andrea very much, and she bit her lip with joy.

"Maybe. Let's have a snack first." Carl temporarily passed Mrs. Bruce's conversation, and she didn't ask any more questions.

The afternoon tea time came to an end soon, and Carl squeezed Andrea's heart, signaling her not to worry.

"Mrs. Bruce," he said suddenly, "I don't know if you want to visit the racetrack in New York?" Carlton paused and continued, "The environment of the 'Wilson Racecourse' is not bad. Why don't we have time that day? Let's go horseback riding together. You can call Mr. Bruce, he has been busy all day, and it is time to take a rest."

"Mr. Hockley has invited you in person, so of course." Mrs. Bruce smiled, and it was time for Eden to go out and relax.

"How about the afternoon of May [-]th! I'll come to Bruce's house to pick you up then." Carl suggested that he really wanted to stay with Andrea right now.Then they can ride together.Carl had a triumphant smile on his lips.

"Then let's talk about it," Mrs. Bruce understood Carl's main intention, but since she had already agreed to their relationship, proper contact could also increase their understanding of each other.She didn't mind Mr. Hockley's petty thoughts in her presence, either.

"Okay. Then I'll leave first," Carl left after a brief farewell.

Andrea, who had been watching Karl leave, sat nervously beside Mrs. Bruce.

"What's the matter?" Mrs. Bruce looked at the show with a look on her face.

"Mom, how is Carl?" She asked hesitantly, wanting to know what impression Carl had in Mrs. Bruce's heart.

"Your vision is not bad. A very steady gentleman, he will hold your hand to comfort you, and he is sincere to you." Andrea showed a shy expression.

"But," but what?Andrea's heart was raised nervously.

"Andrea, sometimes, these alone are not enough. There are always some people who are very suitable, but they can't be together in the end." Mrs. Bruce said earnestly, "During this relationship, you should watch him slowly. Let’s do it! Two people will be more compatible if they have some friction together. But some friction is intolerable. Follow your heart, Andrea. You have to learn to choose.” Andrea’s expression became calm , she thought she had understood the deep meaning of Mrs. Bruce's words.

"I see, Mom." Andrea half understood.But she knew that Mrs. Bruce's words were for her own good.

"Mom, do you really want Eden to accompany us to the horse riding field?" Andrea felt a headache when she thought of the scene that might appear when Eden met Carl.

In this regard, Mrs. Bruce also felt very helpless. "We'll all go. Eden is busy working all day, so he doesn't have time to rest. Don't tell him it was Hockley's invitation, just say we want to go to the riding stables, and let him accompany him."

"Then Eden will be very angry when he finds out!" Andrea hesitated.

"It's okay, that's it! By the way, I'm going to a banquet tonight, do you want to go with me?" Mrs. Bruce shook her head indifferently.

"No, Mom." Andrea felt that she was not in the mood to go to the dinner party.

In fact, Andrea was annoyed when she thought of what might happen when Eden met Carl.Why can't two men who love her the same get along harmoniously.

"Then I'll go by myself in a while." After confirming that her daughter didn't want to attend the dinner, Mrs. Bruce sighed helplessly. "Just inform Eden at night! Let him make that afternoon free first."

"Okay, mom." Andrea pouted unhappily when her mother pushed this task to her.But she didn't refuse, after all, she still wanted to go.

"Where's Mom?" Eden took off his tight bow tie and threw it on the sofa.

"She's going to the dinner party, and we're the only two of us having dinner today." Andrea cut a lamb chop for herself.Well, the meat is fat and tender, juicy and delicious.

"How does it taste?" Looking at the satisfied Andrea, Eden couldn't help laughing.

Andrea glared at Eden, "It's delicious."

"By the way, Eden. Have you been to 'Wilson Racetrack'?" "What's wrong?" Eden was puzzled by Andrea's sudden question. "Been there once or twice."

"Both my mother and I want to go horseback riding, you can go with us!" Andrea smiled attentively. "Really? Why do you suddenly want to go riding?" Eden asked.

"I haven't gone out for several days, dear Eden, go! The three of us go play together!" Andrea's dog-legged smile made Eden laugh.

"Okay, okay, when?" "In the afternoon of May [-]th, remember to spare time." Andrea emphasized.

"Don't worry," Eden replied. "By the way, brother. I received a telegram from Doris. She is at her aunt's house now." Andrea was a little happy. They were separated from Doris in the previous shipwreck.During this period of time, she has been very worried about Doris' safety, but she doesn't know the contact address of Aunt Doris's home, so she can only silently wait for news from the UK.

Fortunately, she received a telegram from Doris this morning, otherwise she would have to wait.

"Really? This is really blessed by God. Is she also in New York?" Eden didn't know what to think of, and he was taken aback before asking.

"No, her aunt's house is not in New York, but it's pretty close."