Reborn Young Miss: Phoenix Burning Red-Chapter 400: You Are Perfect, My Darling (1)
"I understand why Lennox doesn’t want to see or talk to me. I don’t blame him for that. I just wish that he’d at least allow me to apologize for what I’ve done." Abigail’s mood had been down lately as her son remained distant and unresponsive. She longed for a chance to make amends and hoped that Lennox would eventually find it in his heart to allow her to apologize and rebuild their relationship.
Abigail couldn’t help but feel a deep regret for her past actions, realizing the pain she had caused her son and yearning for a chance to show him how much she had regretted hurting him.
"Give him some time, Mom. It hasn’t been easy for Lennox these past few days. I know he’s trying to keep himself busy at work to distract himself. I know he’ll come to talk to you once he’s ready." Adrienne tried to reassure her mother-in-law.
Abigail nodded, her eyes welling up with tears. She understood that Lennox needed space and time to process everything that had happened.
"I understand, Addie. I’ll give him all the time he needs." She paused as a thought crossed her mind. "Did he inform his siblings about it?"
Adrienne shook her head in response.
"It won’t change anything when it comes to the children. He will remain their older brother, regardless of the truth. We didn’t want them to be burdened with this information until Lennox was ready to share it with them himself." Adrienne answered. "We want to protect them and allow Lennox to explain things in his own time, in his own way."
Abigail felt relieved. She was grateful for Adrienne’s reassurance. Her ex-husband’s children viewed Lennox as their older brother, and they might be disheartened if they were suddenly told that he wasn’t their biological sibling.
Adrienne and Abigail agreed it would be best for Lennox to decide when and how to tell his siblings this information. This way, anything that happened would not affect their close relationship.
"What about Harvey Qin, Mom? Do you plan to speak with him?" Adrienne asked curiously.
Abigail fell silent, giving Adrienne’s question a good thought. She hadn’t seen her son’s birth father for over three decades, and she thought that he had already passed away, given that there hadn’t been any news about Harvey Qin for a long time.
"I’m not sure, Addie. I have many questions I wanted to ask him before, but now that I know he’s alive and living somewhere secluded, I’m not sure what to think of him anymore." Abigail admitted.
Adrienne could sense the confusion and hurt in her mother-in-law’s voice.
"I understand, Mom. It’s perfectly fine to feel that way. But maybe it’s time for you to find out the truth and put some closure on this." Adrienne suggested.
Abigail considered Adrienne’s words. She knew she needed to confront Harvey at some point, but she wasn’t sure if she was ready to face him.
"I’ll think about it, Addie. Thank you for your advice." Abigail smiled weakly, appreciating the support that Adrienne was giving her. She thought how fortunate she was to have a sensible and understanding daughter-in-law like Adrienne.
Some of her peers weren’t close with their daughters-in-law and frequently complained about how insensitive and materialistic their daughters-in-law were. The young women relied on their husbands for everything and spent their hard-earned money carelessly. During their meetings, they used to envy Abigail, as she always pointed out how good Adrienne was to her.
Adrienne might be young, but she was mature beyond her years and had a strong sense of responsibility. Abigail admired how Adrienne managed her own finances wisely and always prioritized the needs of their family. She knew that she could trust Adrienne to make sound decisions and take care of her son and grandchildren in the future. Abigail felt truly blessed to have such a capable and caring daughter-in-law.
As Abigail left their home, Adrienne couldn’t help but think about the pain and regret that her mother-in-law was going through. She knew that Lennox’s relationship with his mother was complicated, and it would likely take some time for the wounds to heal. But Adrienne was hopeful that one day, Abigail and Lennox would be able to reconcile and move forward from the past.
She walked towards her desk and picked up her phone, putting it on loudspeaker.
"I feel guilty about this, Len. You’ve heard what your mother said, right?" Adrienne told her husband over the phone.
"Yes." Lennox’s voice could be heard from the other end of the line. "I’m sorry for troubling you like this, Addie."
They were in the middle of a phone call when his mother arrived, looking for Adrienne. Lennox asked his wife to stay on the line, as he was curious what his mother would say. He still wasn’t ready to face her yet, but he wanted to know how she felt about their situation.
"I’m not asking you to forgive her so easily, Len, but please at least hear her explanation. "
Lennox sighed on the other end of the line. "I know, Addie. It’s just difficult to face her knowing what she did. I’ll think about it, though."
Adrienne could hear the hesitation in her husband’s voice, and she knew it wouldn’t be easy for him to forgive his mother. But she also knew that Lennox had a big heart and that he would eventually find it in himself to give his mother another chance.
"Take your time, Len. I’m here for you, no matter what." Adrienne reassured him.
Lennox remained silent for a moment before finally responding.
"Thank you, Addie. I appreciate everything you’re doing for me."
Adrienne smiled softly, feeling a sense of comfort in her husband’s words. She knew they had a long road ahead, but she was willing to do whatever it took to help Lennox heal.
The two of them hung up, and Adrienne sat at her desk, deep in thought. She knew that their family had a long road ahead of them, but she also knew that they were strong enough to overcome any obstacle that came their way. They had each other, and that was all that mattered.
