Robert Thomson smiled and squatted down to wipe the water droplets off her feet, carefully rolling down her trouser legs and putting her shoes and socks back on.
After that, he held her in his arms, and the two clung tightly to each other.
Truth be told, Emma Smith was a selfish and petty person. She had prioritized Tommy before and her mother after. In her heart, he would never be as important as her own family.
He was just unlucky, to meet such a selfish, cold-hearted person. Yet, he was deeply trapped in his love for her, unable to free himself.
"Robert, I'll handle my mom's side," she said, showing some change after today's incident.
At least, she wouldn't always stand by her mother's side. She also realized that she must consider herself and her daughter, rather than just yielding to the elderly.
Hearing her words, Robert Thomson looked at her in surprise. His eyes met hers, which showed a hint of determination.
