Yvonne changed the subject. Oh yes, Seb. Did Dad tell you that he divorced Mom?
Sebastian looked stunned, and tilted his head. They’re divorced?
Yvonne sighed. Seems like he didn’t tell you about it.
Sebastian put his spoon down. Dad probably came today to tell me about it.
Seb, what do you think about Dad and Mom’s divorce?
Sebastian said mildly, I don’t know. They’re already so advanced in years, so making such a decision shows that they really can’t stand to live like this any longer.
He had witnessed for himself the state of his parents’ relationship over the years.
Yvonne looked down in disappointment. But Mom’s very sad. I can sense that she loves Dad very much, but he’s always been cold toward her. Their relationship has been worsening over the years.
Sebastian asked, You feel bad for Mom, don’t you?
Yvonne nodded.
Yeah. I kept Mom company last night, and she drank a lot. I can sense that there were many things she wanted to tell me, but she didn’t say a single word to me. Maybe she didn’t want to speak ill of Dad. Seb, do you think Dad has a mistress?
Sebastian knew Geoffrey had been fooling around with other women over the years. However, he couldn’t possibly tell Yvonne about it.
“I almost forgot that you lost your memories and don’t remember a thing from the past. You probably don’t feel anything about Dad and Mom’s divorce, Yvonne lamented.
Seriously, I don’t think you were very happy growing up. Dad was very strict with you. He scolds you all the time, while Mom didn’t care much about you and treated you as if you’re an outsider. I admit Mom seems to dote on me more than you, but Dad doesn’t seem to care much about me. You were also under a lot of pressure. Maybe it’s good that you lost your memories. They weren’t that pleasant to begin with.
Vonnie, Sebastian said, keep Mom company when you have the time. I don’t really remember much from the past, so I don’t feel very close to Dad and Mom. I need to keep Rose company, too. I’ll have to count on you in the future to take care of things at home.
Yvonne nodded. Not a problem. It’s my responsibility, too. Seb, just take good care of Rose.
Sebastian nodded. A thought suddenly came to mind, and he said, Oh yes. You sent Yerick back home last night. Did anything happen along the way?
Yvonne shook her head. No, but…
But what? Did he bully you? Sebastian said with a frown.
Yvonne smiled. He didn’t. I just wanted to say that he seems to really like Rose.
He likes Rose? Did he say that himself?
I can see it with my own eyes, the look in his eyes when he calls Rose. I feel that Rose likes him too, except that she likes him only as a brother. I’m not so sure about the way Yerick likes Rose, though. He’s a smart boy, she said.
Realizing that Sebastian was in a daze, she asked, Seb, what’s the matter?
Sebastian snapped back to attention. Nothing. He’s just a young brat, that’s all.
Yeah, he’s very young. Seb, you
don’t need to worry about him. Just be more big-hearted, or Rose might find you petty and fight with you if you refuse to be friends with him.
Yvonne’s words made Sebastian recall what Rosalie said to him. Rosalie has many friends, and he couldn’t keep getting jealous of all of them. She would find that
intolerable.
I got it. I won’t stoop to his level.
Just then, a phone rang.
Yvonne pulled her phone out of her bag, and looked at the screen. She answered the call immediately. “Grandma, what’s up? Alright, I got it. I’ll head over.
She hung up. Seb, Grandma wants me to head over.
Alright, go on. Say hi to Grandma on my behalf.
Yvonne nodded. Alright, Seb. Enjoy your meal. Remember to chuck the empty boxes into the trash can over there after you’re done.
Yvonne pointed in a particular direction.
Sebastian nodded. Go on, now.
Bye, Yvonne said as she left the hospital.