Matriarch of the Hockleys

It's just that you are too kind to me, Andrea thought silently, being so kind is a little unreal.It is as illusory as when the epiphyllum is in full bloom, only a moment of beauty.Andrea feels that all this is too unreal, and she always has a feeling of worrying about gains and losses.

"Sorry," Andrea said in a low voice. Carl also sensed that something was wrong with Andrea's mood at this time, so he didn't continue to talk about this topic.

"By the way, what do you want to eat for afternoon tea later?" Carl changed the subject a bit abruptly, but Andrea didn't pay much attention to it.

"Lemonpoundcake, it has a soft taste and lemon aroma, which is really memorable." I have to say that Andrea is really a very qualified "sweet tooth", as long as she talks about desserts, her attention Forces are always taken away.

Looking at the rejuvenated Andrea, Carl looked down at Andrea's hair, feeling much happier.He clamped down the stirrups, shook the reins, and the horse quickly picked up its speed.

Andrea leaned slightly in Carl's arms, and didn't say anything all the way.

After about four or ten minutes, several houses appeared in their sight, and soon, they saw the lake shining in the sun.

"Be careful," Carl said, pulling the reins tighter, stopping the horse.He ordered Andrea to get off the horse.

"You hold on to the saddle," Carl pulled the rein and looked at Andrea with concern. "Well," Andrea quickly understood Carl's intentions.After all, there are people in front of them, they are just dating, and they don't have any status.It would be bad if someone saw and said gossip. At that time, Carl might only be called 'young and romantic', but the reputation of the Bruce family would not be guaranteed.

She held on to the saddle she was sitting on, and watched Karl walk slowly under the horse.Suddenly, I felt a little enlightened. Without a sense of reality, there would be no sense of reality. As long as her current relationship with Carl is real, does everything matter?

She bit her lip and looked at Carl seriously, her eyes relaxed.

"Andrea," Eden said as soon as he asked the horse to be led into the stable, when he saw the two people who had arrived late. "Why is there only one horse?" He looked at Karl suspiciously, questioning in his tone.

"Eden, that horse was frightened. Carl tied it up in the woods." Andrea explained, "Carl gave me his horse." Subconsciously, Andrea avoided it. The fact that they rode together, she didn't want to strain their relationship any further.

"Really?" Eden frowned, "Then I have to thank Mr. Hockley." "Andrea, get off the horse first and sit on the horse, aren't you tired?"

"Well, good." Andrea held on to the saddle and wanted to get off the horse, but she underestimated her ability.Carl, who was standing aside, hurriedly supported her waist to prevent her from falling.

"Thank you." Andrea patted the hem of her skirt, then turned to look at Carl. "It's nothing, it's what I should do."

Watching their interaction, Eden felt very upset in his heart. Fortunately, he took into account that Andrea was here, otherwise he might have started arguing with Hockley.

"It's tea time, let's go to the lake to have a rest." He interrupted the eye contact between Carl and Andrea.

"Of course. You guys go first. I'll take the horse to the stable and I'll look for you later." Carl smiled.

"Okay, see you later." Andrea rolled her eyes, saw the impatient look on Eden's face, and said softly. "see you later."

Eden and Andrea turned around and walked towards the lake. Carl chuckled before pulling his horse away.

"Eden?" Andrea glanced at Iden's somewhat unhappy face, and said worriedly. "What's wrong?" His eyes kept looking straight ahead.

Andrea felt a little guilty, "Eden, don't be like this. Me," she looked at Eden's expression, feeling a little scared in her heart.She was really worried that Eden would be angry with her because of Karl, but she also didn't want to cut off contact with Karl because of Eden's dissatisfaction with Karl.

"It's okay, don't worry." Eden stopped and turned to look at Andrea.When he saw the genuine concern in Andrea's eyes, his complexion improved a lot.His sister didn't alienate him because of that man, and this knowledge somewhat comforted him.

"Although I don't like Mr. Hockley who is dating you, I will not stop your relationship. Andrea, this is your choice and your freedom. But you have to remember that men are not as powerful as you imagined. You are reliable, but I will always be your brother. I will always stand by your side and support your choice, Andrea." Eden said seriously, looking at Andrea who was a little dazed, he couldn't help pinching He pinched her cheek, as if Andrea was still the somewhat squeamish little girl in the past.No matter what, Andrea was the little girl who would coquettishly call herself 'brother', so how could he stiffen his relationship with her because of an outsider.What's more, it's just a relationship partner, which doesn't mean anything.

"Eden." Andrea looked at Eden, feeling very moved.She also thought that Eden would always oppose her relationship and forcefully block it.What Eden just said was really beyond her expectation, and her nose suddenly felt sour.She didn't lose her temper when Eden pinched her face.You have to know that since she was ten years old, she doesn't like her family to do this to her anymore, it's so childish!

"Let's go, mom is still waiting for us over there." Eden calmed down the emotion in his heart and smiled slightly.

"Okay." They continued to walk over there, their shadows getting longer and longer, feeling a little quieter.

"Mom," Andrea called out hastily when she saw Mrs. Bruce, "Oh, Andrea, don't be in such a hurry." Although Mrs. Bruce said so, there was a smile in her eyes .It can be seen that she is not dissatisfied with Andrea's behavior.

"Huh? Mom, where's that Mr. Will? Isn't he with you?" Andrea asked unconsciously, not seeing the mild-mannered gentleman.

"Mr. Will met friends nearby just now and went with them." Eden opened his mouth to explain Andrea's confusion.

"Really? By the way, Mom, I want to eat lemon pound cake for afternoon tea," Andrea said coquettishly, holding Mrs. Bruce's hand.

"Have you ordered yet? We are thinking of ordering together when you arrive." Mrs. Bruce nodded Andrea's nose, "Your brother said before that you will definitely talk about afternoon tea soon after you arrive. Before I I still don't quite believe it, but now, you are really like what he said," Mrs. Bruce couldn't help laughing, she looked at her daughter and shook her head helplessly.

"Mom," Andrea said coquettishly, looking at Eden with some displeasure.

"OK, OK, I'll order afternoon tea for you." Eden was amused by Andrea's expression, he raised his hand and said with a smile.

Seeing Eden walking fast, Mrs. Bruce shook her head helplessly.It's really one thing and one thing.

"Okay, sit down first." Mrs. Bruce sat on the stone bench.I have to say that the designers of the racecourse are really hardworking, especially the design near the lake.

This is the center of the racecourse, and it is mainly a place for guests to rest.The facilities are also very complete, and there are many rooms where guests can take a rest.There are also restaurants that serve them delicious meals as well as desserts.There is also a small department store near the lake, which sells fishing tools and food that is easy to carry.

But what satisfies Mrs. Bruce most is the stone bench and stone table near the lake.Sitting here, she can see the lake not far away when she looks up, and there are deliberately transplanted flowers and trees on the side, which looks very pleasing to the eye.

And it's not far from the restaurant, so it's very convenient for them to enjoy afternoon tea here.

"Mom, brother, he," Andrea said hesitantly. Although she was very moved by what Eden said just now, she was still worried that Eden would bury his dissatisfaction with Carl in his heart, which was too wronged him, but she It's hard to say anything, after all, it's not easy for them to ease up.

"What's the matter?" Mrs. Bruce said, "Eden said that he presided over my choice and would no longer object to my association with Carl."

"Isn't this great?" Mrs. Bruce didn't understand why Andrea looked a little embarrassed.

"But I'm worried that he hides all those bad emotions in his heart. It's too aggrieved." After listening to Andrea's words, Mrs. Bruce showed a relieved smile.Brother and sister are considerate of each other, which is really good.

"You worry about him as much as he worries about you, Andrea." Mrs. Bruce looked at Andrea. "He's also worried that you're caught between your brother and your lover."

"He used to object to your association with Mr. Hockley because he thought he was not suitable for you and worried that you would be hurt. This is Eden's concern for his sister as a brother. But he has realized that if he quarreled with you because of Mr. Hockley, then You will still be hurt." Mrs. Bruce lowered her voice, "No matter what, he is here to protect you. Andrea, don't get angry with Eden. You are blood-related relatives, don't create a estrangement because of this matter , okay?" Mrs. Bruce looked at the silent Andrea pleadingly.

"I will, Mom." After a moment of silence, Andrea replied firmly.How could she really be angry with Eden.Although they had a disagreement because of Karl before.But the blood between them will not lie, they are always the closest people.