Matriarch of the Hockleys

"Of course, she will be the responsibility of my life." Carl answered seriously.Just when he thought Eden was about to turn around and leave, a sudden fist hit him in the face. "This is the price you should pay!"

Carl leaned on the car and watched him leave without stepping forward to fight back.Forget it, it's a good deal to exchange a fist for a wife.

"Eden, you, what's wrong with you?" Andrea looked at the embarrassed Eden in surprise, covered in dust, messy hair, and bruises on his face.

"It's nothing, I accidentally tripped over it just now." Eden's clumsy lie failed to fool Andrea, but she didn't continue to ask, since he didn't want to say it, forget it.

"Go up and tidy up first." Eden was very grateful for his sister's concern. "kindness."

Andrea didn't get up until Eden disappeared at the top of the stairs, walked to the door and looked outside.Sadly, Carl has left.

There was worry on her face, they, could it be... I hope my brother didn't strike too hard.

Under the gray sky, birdsong rang out from time to time.A brand new car is driving into the distance.

"Hurry up, it's time to drive!" The conductor violently pushed and shoved the passengers in line. Why are there so many people in the middle of the night? Damn it, I'm freezing to death!He thought impatiently.

Standing in several rows, Ismay, who was very unremarkably dressed, looked at the train in front of her, feeling nervous and excited at the same time. His new life was about to begin!

Soon, the train drove to the next station with the sound of 'woo~wuwu~' and 'clang~clang clang~', the dark clouds covered most of the moon, and the ground became even darker.

The sun slowly rose from the east, and the bright sunlight shone on the bed through the glass.A delicate face appeared on the large carved bed, awakened by the light, and opened his still somewhat hazy eyes.

"Hmm~" Andrea sat up from the bed, stretched greatly, and yawned.As if suddenly remembering something, she hastily covered her mouth.well!It's a good thing mom wasn't there, otherwise she would have said, 'Andrea, don't act unladylike! 'God knows, her ears are almost calloused.

She lifted the quilt and took out a long apricot dress from the closet.Well, let's wear this one today!

After choosing her clothes, Andrea turned and went to the bathroom to wash up.

While Andrea was washing up, the housekeeper downstairs just sorted out today's letters and posts.

"Ma'am, this is from the Hockley family, inviting you and Miss to go to the opera tonight." Aemon handed the post in his hand to Mrs. Bruce.

"I see," she flipped through the post in her hand, signaling him to back down. "Lisa, go wake Andrea up." "Yes, ma'am."

'Button~button' Lisa knocked on the door, "Miss, it's time to get up."

The door suddenly opened from the inside, and Andrea's face was still sleepy, "I'm already up!"

As she said that, she hurried down the stairs with her skirt in her hand, "Mum, good morning."

Mrs. Bruce put down what she was holding and looked up at Andrea. "Staying in bed is not a good habit. Eden has already gone to work."

Andrea sat in her seat and smiled guiltyly at Mrs. Bruce. "Mom, I slept a little late last night."

"Go to bed earlier next time, a woman's youth can't stand such torture." Mrs. Bruce didn't continue to preach.She looked at Andrea at the side with loving eyes, "Mr. Hockley has booked a ticket for seven o'clock tonight, and we will have breakfast for dinner tonight."

"I see, Mom. I'll pick out the dress I'm going to wear tonight." Andrea's brisk voice was full of joy.

Andrea has received letters from Hockley several times during this period, and she feels that their hearts are getting closer.For the first time, she felt the torment of 'Lovesickness'.

It was so painful, she felt like she was going crazy if she didn't see Carl.Karl!Her heart was occupied by Carl's name at this time.

Looking at the signature on the post, Andrea rubbed the name repeatedly with her fingers, with love in her eyes.Mrs. Bruce, who saw this scene, also had a smile in her eyes. Her daughter has grown up and met someone she likes. This is really joyful and worrying.

"Leger, have you received a reply?" Karl asked hurriedly when he saw Leger walking in.

"Ms. Bruce said that they will be waiting for you at the villa at seven o'clock tonight, sir. But I didn't see Miss Bruce when I went." Leger was very supportive of Mr. Bruce's relationship. In his opinion, Miss Bruce was born well and brought up well. , usually gentle and gentle, very suitable for his family's strong-tempered husband.

"She probably hasn't woken up yet, it's still early." Looking at the sunlight shining in, Leger suddenly found that his husband had learned to open his eyes and tell lies.He even selectively ignored the bright sunshine!Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder.

"Let's go!" Carl received the reply with a calm expression, "It's time to go to the company." "Yes, sir."

New York is booming, full of busy people, working like gears, and time passes quickly.

"Mom, do you think I should wear pearl studs or crystal earrings?" Andrea couldn't make a choice, so she asked Mrs. Bruce for help.

"Pearl, it matches the pearl necklace on your neck very well. Besides, don't you already have diamond hairpins in your hair?" Mrs. Bruce said slowly, who was already dressed.

"Really? Then I'll wear it." Andrea put down a pair of earrings with a look of reluctance.

"Does it look good? Mom, this is the headband I bought at a clothing store a few days ago. Do you think it matches my long dress?" Andrea wore a gray-gold off-the-shoulder dress and waved it to Mrs. Bruce. shook his head.

"Of course, dear. This brown headband is really pretty, and Mr. Hockley will be picking us up at seven o'clock, if you remember. Time is running out." Ya dressed up early, and she discovered for the first time how hard it was to wait.

"I'm about to get well," Andrea quickly tidied herself up. "By the way, Mom, what opera are we watching tonight?"

"The Magic Flute," Mrs. Bruce said helplessly, "Didn't you read the post?"

"I didn't see it clearly! Mom, let's go down!" She walked briskly to Mrs. Bruce's side, and took her arm intimately.

"Let's go," she patted the back of Andrea's hand.

"Ma'am, miss, Mr. Hockley has been waiting below for a while." Lisa said hastily when she saw them push the door out.

"Understood." Mrs. Bruce said calmly, "Let's go!"

"Mrs. Bruce," Carl, who was sitting on the sofa, saw them coming down the corridor and hurriedly got up.

"It's all packed, let's go." Mrs. Bruce said with a smile.

"OK!"

Soon the group of them came to the opera house, 'Eve Opera House', surrounded by a huge sign that looked like Christmas tree lights, very dazzling in the dark night.

"Sir," the male servant in retro clothes hurried forward.

Leger handed the ticket to the waiter, "Please follow me." He glanced at the box number on the ticket.

The decoration with gold and red as the main color is extraordinarily solemn, people in dresses walk together, and there is also a solemn and solemn atmosphere in the corridor.

"Please come in," the attendant stood at the door and said respectfully. "Looks good," said Mrs. Bruce, relatively satisfied with what she had seen so far.

When they all sat down, another waiter pushed a cart and brought them black tea and coffee.

"Their opera is better than the atmosphere here," Carl looked at Andrea with gentle eyes.

"Maybe, then I'll have to wait and see." Andrea smiled.

Soon, the opera begins.With a majestic soundtrack, and a well-acted cast, people start to get better.This part-time job is perfect!

Suddenly Carl frowned, what is that?No, she's not...

Hiss~ how could this happen?It's okay, they've already...

Looking at the somewhat familiar figure, Carl suddenly felt a little uneasy. He suppressed the uneasiness in his heart forcibly, and kept comforting himself.

After the figure exited the stage, Carl's pale face returned to its normal color.He took a peek at Andrea and was relieved to confirm that she hadn't noticed his gaffe.

"I'll go out for a while," Andrea suddenly wanted to go to the bathroom when the opera was two-thirds through.

She opened the door gently and closed it slowly.The moment she turned around, she was suddenly taken aback.A cleaner stared at her blankly not far away, and Andrea felt a cold air rising from behind.

Just when she was terrified, the woman suddenly turned around and ran away, not even picking up the rag when it dropped.

Andrea took a few deep breaths to ease her nervousness before heading to the bathroom.

"Miss?" When Andrea was standing at the sink washing her hands, a charming female voice suddenly sounded.

Just when she was hesitating whether the other party was calling her, she seemed to have stepped on Andrea's thoughts. "It's you, miss."

Andrea wiped off the water stains on her hands before turning around to look.It was a blond girl in her twenties, with heavy makeup on her face, and a cigarette between her index fingers. "Huh~" She took a puff of smoke, and her movements were very attractive even in Andrea's eyes.

"What's your name?" She looked at Andrea lazily, with curiosity in her eyes.

"Bruce," Andrea replied, thinking about the identity of this charming lady in her mind.