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One day, Belle returned to France, to meet Mrs. De, her adoptive mother. There were many things that Belle wanted to share with her kind-hearted adoptive mother.
France.
To be precise, at the Dee family residence.
“ I'm very happy, you still take your busy time to come visit mom here.” said Mrs. Dee, then hugged Belle gently.
“ Thank you too ma'am, because you always received me very well in this place.”
“ You always have a special place in this house, because you are my mother's daughter.” said Mrs. Dee with a warm smile.
…
For several days, Belle was still at Mrs. Dee, hoping to find some peace.
“ Then, how about your relationship with Jackson?”
“ I, still can't love Mr. Jackson, ma'am..” Belle said with a sad look.
Unbeknownst to Belle, Jackson was actually behind the wall towards the pool, about to surprise him.
Hearing the harsh reality, Jackson could only sigh softly as he gripped the tip of the flower that was in his hand. Flowers that he will give to Belle, the woman Jackson's heart adores.
“ How can you live a relationship without feelings? Is Jackson not good enough to be the first man in your life?”
“ I'm trying to love Mr. Jackson, but this is quite difficult, ma'am.”
“ Do you still love Jordan?” a question from Mrs. Dee couldn't just answer Belle. Belle didn't want to make her mother feel sad for Belle's current condition.
“ I know you can get through all this. Appreciate a man who sincerely loves you, even accepts your more or less for no reason, like Jackson.”
…
Jackson sat pensively in the living room, feeling increasingly uncertain.
--” If you say, you want to learn to love me, then that is a big hope for me, even though I don't know, when all this will end...” —
Deep in Jackson's heart, Jackson's feelings were really hurt. But from the start, this was Jackson's choice. Regarding Thabita's invitation, Jackson actually suspected something, which Thabita had planned. However, because it was quite fortunate, Jackson turned a blind eye. Despite Belle's sacrifice for his family, Jackson never really knew.
…
“ Master Jackson, since when did you get here?” said Belle surprised.
“ Just a moment ago, this was for you and this for mom.” Jackson also gave a bunch of fresh flowers to Belle and Mrs. Dee, and a special paper bag.
“ I'm sorry for the calamity that befell your parents.”
“ Thank you mom.” Jackson said, then hugged Mrs. Dee.
“ Its okay, you can go through everything. You have to be great people.”
“ Okay, thanks mom.” Say Belle and Jackson.
***
While in France, Jackson also stayed near the residence of Mrs. Dee, to make it easier to meet Belle.
At one point, Jackson and Belle were enjoying the beauty of the twinkling stars, right in the front yard area of Mrs. Dee.
With only the garden lights and make the atmosphere seem more romantic. At that moment, Jackson tried to gently touch Belle. The touch ended with a sweet kiss.
“ I love you and will not give up to win your heart,” said Jackson, while touching Belle's face, approached Belle's face and only a few centimeters remained.
Belle was quite tense, and felt this she couldn't do just because of the atmosphere.
“ Sorry, Mr. Jackson..” Belle said, then pushed herself from Jackson's face. Jackson's desire to be closer to Belle also failed, and this is quite a bold move during the last few years of their closeness.
Jackson fell silent and lamented the failure of his stunt tonight. at the same time, Mrs. Dee called them to have dinner together.
Undeniably, the awkward atmosphere between Belle and Jackson was unavoidable.
--” I'm sorry Mr. Jackson, I really don't deserve you...” —
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