Stunned, Duke looked at Daisy. If he remembered correctly, she didn't know Rachel. However, judging from what she said just now, they knew each other, and they had a quarrel before. Duke knew clearly that Daisy was defending Belinda.
"Mrs. Mu, you're trying to make me do something I can't do. If another woman forced you to leave Edward, would you listen to her?" Rachel sneered at Daisy. She bet Daisy wouldn't say "yes". She had to draw an analogy, so that Daisy would know how bitter it was to end a relationship.
"That depends on whether Edward and this woman love each other dearly. If yes, I will definitely leave without hesitation. If not, I won't give up without a fight. I love him, so I won't give him to another woman easily." Daisy said coldly. This was the first time that she had expressed her deep affection for Edward in public. She might be ashamed on other occasions, but when asked by Rachel, she frankly said what she thought, so she didn't feel embarrassed.
Daisy's words surprised Edward. Although he always knew she loved him, it was different to hear she say it out loud in public. He was happy about her saying "I love him", so he gave her a loving look.
"It's easy for you to say that. Only when you really experience it will you know how bitter it is. I don't believe you can be so calm about it." Rachel didn't believe what Daisy said. All women in love were selfish. No matter how proud and aloof Daisy was, she was just an ordinary woman, not an other-worldly fairy without the desire for love.
"Miss Qin, why not give up on a man who doesn't even love you? You try to stay by his side, but you ignore what he really thinks. It's very selfish of you to do this. You think you love this man dearly, but you just love yourself."
Daisy had personally experienced it, or she wouldn't have once left life and death out of consideration. She knew how miserable it was, so she hoped the external factors wouldn't affect the two people in love. The terrible pain had cut her to the quick, so she didn't want to feel it again.
Edward tightened his embrace. He was touched by Daisy's reason, open-mindedness and immeasurable love for him. She said those words to him, rather than to give a warning to Rachel because she had poured out her innermost feelings. Edward loved this remarkable woman so much that he would never let her go in his lifetime.
As long as I can keep him by my side, he'll fall in love with me one day. If I don't love myself, how can I love someone?" These general principles were widely known. Daisy had a sharp sense of integrity, while Rachel was difficult to deal with. She responded to Daisy's morality and justice with her absurd ideas.
Rachel, you're confident. However, if that 'someone' is me, I can tell you I will never love you. I don't like to recycle garbage."
Duke stared coldly at Rachel. What did this woman think of him? Did she think she could have him at her disposal? Duke was a married man now. Even if he was still single, he wouldn't be her exclusive garbage bin. There was recyclable and non-recyclable garbage. Rachel was no longer of use to him, just like non-recyclable garbage.
"In your eyes, is she so good? Do you forget the sweet time we spent together? If your love can be gone so easily, then you have never loved me." Rachel sadly closed her eyes, and tears started pouring from her eyes. She gave up everything and was ready to keep Duke's company for a lifetime, but ironically, he didn't love her anymore. What was lost couldn't be recovered. Now she finally knew that no matter how hard she tried, Duke wouldn't go back to her again.
"Well, I'm not sure of it. For me, you were like a toy that I played with when I felt bored. I didn't love you at all. I was reluctant to say goodbye when you left because I couldn't bear my beloved toy to be taken away by others, so you have an illusion. It's my fault. To square myself, I have to patiently explain it to you, or I won't waste time talking to you."
Duke used to love Rachel, but he was now disappointed with this selfish woman. She always considered her own interests and never thought about others. Fortunately, she left him in the first place, or he would have married her. This thought gave Duke a chill.
Ha-ha! A toy? Duke, it's very cruel of you to undermine my self-confidence and self-image over the years. I thought I could live a carefree life because you loved me dearly. I firmly believed you would wait for me until I went back to you, so I was indifferent to everything, but it turns out that I was just a toy."
Rachel shook her head in disbelief. After casting a sorrowful look at Duke, she staggered out. It was a big blow to her. She didn't know how to heal her broken heart. All she wanted was to leave this sad place. Watching Rachel's sorrowful exit, Daisy felt pity for her. As a woman, she knew Duke's harsh words broke Rachel's heart. However, she must help Belinda to defend her sweet, budding marriage. As the saying went, 'if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.' Even if she felt pity for Rachel, she wouldn't sympathize with her.
The corners of Duke's mouth twitched. Were his words too harsh? Now he didn't love Rachel anymore, but his obsession with her in the past couldn't be completely erased no matter how hard he tried, so he said those cruel words to force her to leave him, because the woman he wanted now was Belinda, not Rachel.
"Let's go in. Let it go. They've been waiting a long time." Edward patted Duke's shoulder and walked in, his arm around Daisy's waist. He had gone through it all, so he knew very well Duke was in a dilemma now. The difference was, Duke really loved Rachel in the past, but for Edward, Jessica was just a sex partner.
Is he all right?" Daisy saw Duke frozen in place, frowning. As he said, he didn't love Rachel anymore, but it seemed that he still had some affection for her.
"Don't worry. He'll get over it. He has Belinda to help him." Edward turned to kiss Daisy's hair and held her tighter. He was afraid that he would lose her, so he protected her carefully.
"I hope so." Daisy smiled gently to show her tenderest love for Edward. Edward captured this subtle expression and kissed on her forehead affectionately. The tenderness in his eyes was enough to eclipse everything around.
"Come on! Don't set a bad example for the kids. It's offensive to society's morals to have a public display of affection." Rain ridiculed Edward and Daisy. Only he dared to repeatedly stir up trouble in front of Edward. Just like a cockroach which wouldn't die even after its head was cut off, Rain always rose to the challenge and had to learn the hard way. He liked to intensify things and watch the fun.
Go to hell. There are no kids here. I just politely kissed her forehead. I even didn't touch her lips, so it's not offensive to anything." Edward didn't look back at Rain. His words had silenced Rain, but he was taken aback by a young voice.
"Daddy, you mean I'm an adult?"
Justin was happy to see his parents were devoted to each other. Edward and Daisy didn't look back, so they didn't notice Justin had come. Justin was upset and seemed like he lost something.
"Justin, what are you doing here? Rain, why'd you bring him here?" Edward glared at Rain, and squatted down to pick up Justin. Then he kissed Justin on his tender face. This made Justin happy.
"Don't glare at me. I'm just the driver. Go on with what you're doing. I'm going in." Rain felt wronged. He had to deal with Jessica's company in the daytime and drove Justin here at night. He could imagine that his entire life would continue being so miserable. Because, instead of being grateful to him, Edward gave him the cold shoulder, despite of everything he had done.
"Mommy, I miss you so much. Why didn't you come back home after you finished shopping with grandma? I kept waiting for you, but grandma came back alone. I wanted to show you the fish I caught with grandpa today, but I didn't see you the whole time. I was so sad."
Sorry, I forgot to give you a call. I also miss you." Daisy stood on tiptoe to kiss Justin on his face. Everyone envied this warm and beautiful scene. Edward was handsome with an imposing appearance, Daisy was beautiful, noble and elegant, and Justin in Edward's arms was so cute and handsome. They won everyone's admiration.
"You went shopping with my mother today? Why didn't you tell me that?" Edward frowned. He knew his mother well, but he didn't imagine that she would go shopping with Daisy. She was always chasing the latest fad. Daisy must be tired after accompanying her for a whole day.
"Why should I tell you that? Do I need to tell you before I go shopping with your mother?" Daisy knew Edward didn't mean to blame her. She just wanted to tease him, annoy him a little. She felt happy to see that he was worried about her.
"Daisy, why did you twist my words? I was trying to be nice." Edward rolled his eyes. He turned his back and ignored Daisy. Didn't Daisy like how much he cared about her? Why was she being aggressive?
"Edward, are you angry?" Daisy looked at Edward and asked. Women were attractive when they were angry, and some men were also charming when they were irritated, Edward included.
"No." Edward snorted. He sulked, still ignoring Daisy and kept walking ahead with Justin in his arms. His awkward look tickled Daisy. She knew Edward was angry. Daisy knew a little more about Edward, thanks to this test. Sometimes men were petty.