Chapter 295
Leaving Stafford Group. Kylie sat in the car heading back to Galaxy Group.
Derick reported her upcoming schedule. “Miss Stafford, we have the Galaxy Group board meeting in half an hour, scheduled to end by 11:20 am. At 1:30 pm, there’s an interview with a financial magazine. The chief editor will directly come to your office for the interview, and the interview time has been requested to be kept within 40 minutes.”
He continued. “At 3:08 pm. Galaxy Group’s high-end luxury brand, Sherries, is opening at Stellar Mall. There’s a ribbon- cutting ceremony that you need to attend live. At that time, there will also be a live broadcast. The makeup artist will arrive at your office half an hour in advance. There’s a business dinner at 6 pm with the new leader of the planning bureau of Beliey. We have already arranged for the public relations department to accompany you.”
Kylie looked out of the window, listening indifferently.
Tomorrow, I’ve managed to cancel all your appointments, and you will be going to Kenville, Tomorrow at 3:00 pm, there’s an international fashion show in Kenville.” Derick continued to brief her. “Your mentor, Mr. Laten, as the chief designer, is having his first fashion show in our country. The invitation was sent a month ago. Also, Mr. Adam Foster is attending the
partner.” show. He would like you to accompany him as his
“Okay. Kylie responded.
“I’ll reply to Mr. Foster right away, Derick said respectfully, diligently handling his tasks,
Derick. Kylie called.
Derick replied. “Yes, Ms. Stafford.
Kylie said. “Ethan passed away three years ago.
….Yes.” Derick’s hand paused as he typed the message.
At this moment, Kylie had her back turned to him, making it impossible
e for him to see her expression.
However, from her voice, Derick knew that she was thinking about Ethan again.
After the death of Ethan, Derick started working under Kylie.
In fact, on the night when Ethan went to rescue Joseph, he entrusted Derick with a task. If anything happened to him, Derick should work with Kylie and assist her with the workload.
So, when Kylie approached Derick and expressed her wish for him to work by her side, he readily agreed.
Unexpectedly, three years had passed. Three years could be considered neither short nor long. It wasn’t easy to forget someone in that period.
Even Derick couldn’t forget Ethan completely. Thinking about Ethan still brought a sense of lingering sadness that he couldn’t suppress, let alone Kylie.
He could tell that Kylie was working hard, living a diligent life, and making an effort to find happiness.
However, when she quieted down, her eyes would reveal emotions she couldn’t hide, sorrow and longing that lingered endlessly.
She didn’t know how long it would take for her to let go. Perhaps it would be for the rest of her life.
Kylie finished her day’s wark and social engagements, and by the time she returned home, it was already 10 pm.
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She had tried to come back as early as possible, but it turned out to be later than the agreed-upon time of 9 pm with Joseph.
It was the time she could say goodnight to Joseph. However, reaching home at ten was a bit late.
Joseph, who was only ten years old, was in his bedtime routine. She had instructed Donald Terell, a caretaker, to ensure Joseph was in bed by 9 pm every night, even if he hadn’t finished his homework. The goal was to make sure Joseph got enough sleep
Joseph had always been very obedient.
She returned to the villa as carefully as she could.
Two years ago, she and Joseph moved out of their small home in Beliey.
With Donald’s arrival, the space became noticeably cramped. They decided to move into a top-tier mansion, providing Joseph with a more comfortable living environment.
The villa was dimly lit, and the house was quiet.
Kylie quickly took a shower upon returning to her room. Downstairs, she prepared a glass of cold water to drink. After having alcohol, she felt a bit more thirsty than usual.
As she was about to take out the ice water, she noticed a note left on the bar by Joseph.
It said, Mommy, don’t drink cold water. It’s not good for your stomach.”
Kylie smiled warmly.
She turned the note over, and there was another message. After drinking alcohol, have the honey water next to it. I put it in the thermos next to it Drink hot milk before bed. It’s in another thermos, and it helps with sleep. Mommy, try to avoid taking sleeping pills. They’re not good for your health.
Kylie drank the honey water while appreciating Joseph’s thoughtful care.
Over these three years, Joseph had been constantly taking care of her.
Despite being a child, he had taken on the role of a young man.
Kylie took a few sips of honey water and brought the warm milk upstairs. After hesitating for a moment, she entered Joseph’s
room.
Joseph was already asleep. His sleep was good, especially considering the physical exertion at school.
Leaning down, Kylie kissed his forehead tenderly,
Without Joseph, she couldn’t guarantee she would have made it through these three years in good shape..
Kylie also couldn’t promise whether she could get through the next three or thirty years.
For some reason, as time passed, her yearning for Ethan deepened. It became almost obsessive.
Wasn’t it said that time healed all wounds? Why did she feel as titne went on, it became increasingly difficult?
During this period, she even found herself obsessively thinking about Ethan. Closing her eyes and quieting down only brought images of him, vivid and persistent.
Kylie returned to her room, lay on her bed, turned off the lights, and darkness enveloped her.
The profound longing, deep into her hones, seemed to be on the verge of consuming her.
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The next day, Kylie opened her eyes and got out of bed.
Often, she even looked forward to daylight. With daylight, she wouldn’t let herself get lost in thoughts.
She went downstairs, and Joseph was already sitting at the dining table, having breakfast in an orderly manner.
He usually woke up earlier than her. To be precise, Kylie let Joseph think she got up later.
“Mommy Joseph called her obediently
In these three years, Joseph had grown rapidly.
He was already 5.3 feet tall, almost as tall as her.
With him by her side, Kylie truly felt an indescribable sense of security.
The only regret Kylie had was that Joseph looked too much like Ethan, so much so that she feared she would never forget Ethan for the rest of her life.
Today. I’m going to Kenville. I might be back tomorrow or the day after” Kylie sat next to Joseph, having breakfast together. “Can you and Donald stay at home?”
“Yes. Joseph nodded.
He had always been very independent. Not only that, he also took care of her.
Tll try to come back tomorrow,” Kylie promised.
“Okay. But Mommy, don’t rush too much. Your health is the most important,” Joseph said considerately.
Kylie replied, “Okay.”
“By the way, Aunt Georgina just called me and asked when you’d like to go back to the Hayden family mansion for dinner. She said she misses me, and I said I’d ask you for the time.” Joseph suddenly remembered and asked, “Mommy, do you have time to go back to the Hayden family mansion with me?”
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