"Do you regret it?" Duke turned around and shot a concerned look at her. He was worried about her. She was his only sister and he devoted himself to love and care for her. Though she had married and became the wife of another man, she was still the little sister needing his protection in his eyes. She would remain one of the most precious people in his heart.
No. Why should I regret it?" Leena raised her eyebrows and smiled brightly. She looked so adorable with her sweet smile. But she could not help questioning herself in her heart; Really? She didn't regret it? But why did she feel a pang of sorrow and sadness in her heart when she felt that Kevin thought nothing of her at all?
I'm glad you don't regret it. It's your choice. So I hope you'll be responsible for it and don't give up halfway through. It shouldn't be easy to end a marriage." Duke disliked Kevin and still resented him, but he still hoped his younger sister could live a happy life with him. After all, they were wife and husband. So no matter what happened, he didn't want to see them end up in tragedy.
Don't worry, brother! I'm a grownup now. I know what I'm doing." Leena certainly knew what he meant. She understood how he cared for her. He was her brother and she was his beloved one. So she always kept his words and suggestions in her mind.
"Well, perhaps you'll need a nanny? Or a part-time maid or someone? In that case, you'll have more time to concentrate on your fashion design and we won't feel so worried about you." Duke couldn't help shivering in his heart at the thought of Leena's scalded hand last time. He didn't want that kind of thing to happen again. It would definitely be a great challenge to him because the last thing he wanted was to see Leena get hurt. He hated it when he had to endure the possibility that Leena might hurt herself. He didn't want to have another terrible experience.
Oh, thanks, but I'm fine and I don't need any nanny or maid. It's not a big house, and I can take care of it by myself. Besides, I don't like strangers staying in my house. It feels so weird." The reason she had agreed with Kevin on their marriage was that she had wanted an utterly private space. So she politely declined Duke's suggestion. Now she had the space completely to herself, but she found that she didn't want to be alone anymore. What happened to her?
"Fine! But anyway, take care of yourself. You can call us anytime no matter what happens. I'll transfer the money to your bank account on time." Duke turned the wheel and the red Ferrari stopped in front of the building of Leena's apartment. He turned around and looked at her with a firm gaze. He seemed to tell her that no matter what happened, he would always stand by her and protect her from any pain.
Brother, you don't need to send so much money to me anymore. You've already given me lots of money and it will last me a long time. Besides, I can also earn money now." Leena didn't know what Kevin would think of her if she was still receiving money from her original family. And subconsciously, she didn't want to receive the money support anymore. Because she reasoned that if she continued to accept the money, Kevin would mind it a lot, as he was a very proud man! He had given his bank card to her, which meant he had agreed that Leena could have all his money and spend it on their family. If she, as his wife, still kept accepting money support from her original family, it would make him seem to be an incapable man, unable to provide for his wife. Other people might feel that he was so useless that he couldn't afford a good life for his wife and support their family. A real man would hate such questions and never want this kind of rumor spreading about him!
"Oh, don't overthink it. I am just giving you the stock dividends you deserve. That's all. I don't intend to give you more than that. Don't get it twisted." Duke frowned slightly. He knew Leena refused his money suddenly because of Kevin. She didn't want Kevin trapped in some rumor mill! But he really didn't have other intention. All the money he gave to Leena was the stock dividends from the company under her name. He didn't mean to embarrass Kevin and suppress his pride at all.
But you're taking care of the company. I've never made any effort to do that and now I'm reaping the profits. Are you sure it's alright?" Leena understood that it was not easy to manage a company well. It would cost lots of effort to develop it into a bigger company. So she felt a bit embarrassed to accept the dividends.
Or what? Do you want to go to work?" Duke's eyes darkened. Since when, she had regarded him as an outsider and become so polite with him. There's a Chinese saying: "a married daughter is like spilt water." Was this really the case? That's why she minded this kind of thing and became more cautious, less willing to accept the money from him. She had never been a stranger to him before she married Kevin.
"No way! You know me, I might be great at something such as fashion design. But when faced with those numbers, I can't think straight. They are almost always puzzles to me! So come on, give me a break if you don't want me to destroy the company! I'm an artist, not really a 9 to 5 girl."
Leena was trying to find a way to wriggle out of that kind of responsibility. If she had been really interested in managing a company, she wouldn't have chosen fashion design as her major. So she shook her head immediately to refuse the offer from Duke.
Well, good. Then don't be a stranger to me later. Let's go I'll walk you upstairs. Before finishing his words, Duke opened the door and got out without waiting for Leena to respond. He stood by the door, waiting for Leena to get out.
Brother, I can go upstairs on my own. You'd better go and talk to Belinda! We were just chatting. No one's getting divorced. Don't listen to Rain. Leena was concerned about Belinda. As a wife, her husband left her and went away with another woman. Although, the woman was his sister, she must feel a bit unhappy in her heart.
I see. Duke laughed at himself. He knew he should go and care for Belinda. But he chose not to talk to her deliberately. Recently, he felt frustrated, and he had never felt that way before. He couldn't figure out why Belinda was getting so confrontational these days. He felt she was so near to him, yet so far too. He dislike this kind of feeling, as it made him feel terrible, as if there was a cat scratching his heart with its septic claws.