After meeting with mrs Xia, Gina was not in a right state. She was always in a daze or distracted when someone was talking to her. Adrian took notice of her emotions and ask her what had happen but Gina will not tell him or Justin anything.
Mrs Xia had left her with a sum of money. She could not take the money and cannot ask Justin to return the money to his mum, it will just worsen their relationship. She was in a great dilemma. After a few days, she went to Justin with the envelope.
"Justin...." Gina did not know how to tell him.
"Sweetie, you can just tell me everything." Justin was worried just by looking at Gina's expression.
"I can tell you but You must promise me you cannot be angry." Gina was really scared that Justin would just run out to confront his mother after hearing her.
"I promise."
"Actually, your mother came and find me, she gave me money and ask me to leave you." Gina passed Justin the thick envelope.
"What!! She gave you money. Who do she think she is! I already said I will not leave you. Do she want us dead then she would be happy?" Justin was burning in anger once she had told him.
"Justin, you promise. I was afraid you would flew in a rage when I tell you so I did not want to tell you. If it is not I have to kept my promise of not keeping any secrets to you, I would have never tell you." Gina was trying hard to pacify Justin and persuade him to not make any rash actions.
"I am telling you not for you to confront your mother. If you really went to your mother and throw the money back at her, she will hate me even more."
"Ok, I will pass the money to my dad instead." Justin know what Gina's concern and promise her that he will not act rashly.
Mr Xia flew into a rage when Justin gave him the money Gina have returned back as he could not believe that his wife has done such an uncouth thing. Soon after, mrs Xia also know that Gina have rejected her good will and even passed the money to her son.
"She don't want to leave even giving her money, don't blame me for being ruthless now."
...
Wang residence,
"Justin, your father's birthday is next week right." Adrian asked Justin
"Yes, banquet at home as usual. I hate this kind of functions but dad insist that I have to attend. Have the invitation already arrived."
"Um..Dad, mum and me will be attending. Have you told Gina about it? Adrian asked him
"I...I have not told her. I am afraid that she would not push this favour away if she felt uncomfortable about it. And I do not want her to meet my mother. You know how mean her words can be." Justin told Adrian about his concerns.
"I know what your concerns are but you should still inform Gina. If she is willing to go, you should bring her along and protect her from your mother since she is your girlfriend. But if she do not want to go, then let her be. She may feel that she still need time to blend in to your life." Adrian advise Justin.
"You are right. I will ask her when she comes back later."
...
Two hours later,
Gina came back drenched as there was a sudden pour
"Gina, you caught in the rain? Go take a hot shower first. Be careful not to catch a cold."
After Gina came out from the shower, Justin has prepared Ginger drink for her to warm her body.
"Gina, drink up. I have something to tell you."
"Say it."
"My dad's birthday is next friday and a banquet will be held at my house. Do you want to go with me. If you feel uncomfortable and don't feel like going, it is ok too. You don't have to forced yourself." Justin told Hina about his dad's birthday
"I want to go." Gina replied Justin without a second thought
"Are you sure, you really din't have to do things that you are unwilling to do."
"Yes, I'm sure. Your dad did not seems to hate me and as your girlfriend, I will definitely go and congratulate him. Futhermore, you will be my side protecting me right."
"Yes, I will. I will always be by your side." Justin pulled her into his embrace and hugged her tightly.