
"I ... want to go with Eldric. I want to go back to Mexico with him" Eryn said cautiously. He did not want to hurt his father.
Mr. Kim looked at Eryn and Eldric alternately. It is true that he was Eryn's father. But her daughter also had the right to determine her own happiness. And Eryn's happiness is with Eldric.
"If you don't agree, then..." Eryn knew that his father must be saddened by his sudden decision.
"No, Son. It's not that Dad disagrees. But, I want you to think about it carefully. Don't be in a hurry" said Mr. Kim.
Eryn and Eldric looked at each other again.
"You guys should rest first. Let's talk about this again tomorrow." Mr. Kim got up from his seat and left Eryn and Eldric.
"Darling..." Eldric clasped Eryn's hand.
"Don't force your father. I know it must be hard for him. He's been looking for you for years and now has to lose you again."
"El... But, I don't want to part with you anymore."
"You'll never lose me again. I promise."
Eryn hugged Eldric tightly. He did not want to lose this man he loved for the umpteenth time. It was already quite the suffering he felt from parting with her.
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Carlos and his team had already returned to Mexico first. He understood that Eldric would still want to let go of his longing for Eryn. Months of resisting passion, it must have been very difficult for him.
Rose prepared dinner after Carlos cleaned up. Just this afternoon he arrived at his home again. He missed his wife too much.
"How are Eryn and Noah? They're okay, right?" rose asked as Carlos came to the dining table and sat down.
"They're good. I was so worried yesterday. I don't think Eryn will survive."
"Thank God he survived. She is a strong woman" Rose said.
Carlos nodded then immediately ate his dinner.
"Then, will they settle there? Or will they come back here?"
Carlos stopped the chewing. "I don't know about it, baby. It was their decision. I'm sure they'll pick the best."
Rose mangosteen. "alright. Let's continue eating!"
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Lolita came to the Evans family home after a long time without visiting. Ever since Eric was executed, Lolita has never heard from the once honorable family again. He was even willing to become Eric's mistress only to bear the status of a daughter-in-law of a wealthy family.
The lives of Lolita and Eryn are very different. Perhaps that is why he is often envious of his best friend. Though Eryn never disputed the social status of someone in making friends.
After Lolita now finds out that Eryn is the daughter of a wealthy family in Korea, there is still a bit of envy in her. Why is Eryn loved and liked by so many people? Why would it be Eryn? Why not just himself?
Ah all those questions won't be finished if you keep thinking about them. Is that right, right?
Lolita pressed the big house bell. No more guards in front of the house. The front garden of the big house was no longer maintained.
Soon a middle-aged woman appears who is Lolita's mother-in-law. Yes, after all Lolita is still the daughter-in-law of the family.
"Mother.." said Lolita.
"You! What else do you want to come here? You still have the guts to come here?" sarkas Eleanor as usual.
"I'm still mom's daughter-in-law. Even though I don't want that."
Eleanor crossed her arms.
"Mother, who's coming?" Elza joined because her mother did not enter the house.
"Sister Loli? Mom, why didn't you tell her to come in? Come, Brother. Let's get in!" Elza widened the door so that Lolita could enter.
Eleanor was still flinching in front of the door with a look of dislike.
"How are you, Elza?" lolita asked as they sat on the living room sofa.
"I'm good, Brother. Brother himself how?"
"I'm good too. I'm sorry I didn't let you know if I was coming."
Elza smile. "It's okay, Brother. Brother is our family too."
"Say there's a need for what you came here for?" Eleanor joins Elza and Lolita.
"What's that?" eleanor asked pointing with her chin.
"This is the rest of the money I have."
Eleanor frowned. "What do you mean give us money? Do you think we..."
"I'm going back to Colombia!" Eleanor's sentence was immediately cut by Lolita.
"What?!" Eleanor looked surprised but she was also happy. He was finally free from his son-in-law.
"Why all of a sudden, brother?" ask Elza.
"I've been planning it for a long time. My family lives there. So, I want to go back there."
Eleanor and Elza were silent.
"The money is not much. I put it aside while I was still with Eric. That is your right. Please accept!"
"Thank you, Brother. I wish you happiness wherever you are."
"Thank you, Elza. Then I'll excuse you. My flight's in an hour." Lolita moved from her seat.
He said goodbye to Elza and Eleanor. A thin smile was engraved on his lips. Perhaps this was the beginning for him to be able to start a new life in his hometown.
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That morning, the breakfast atmosphere in the Kim family home was quiet. Just the sound of spoons and plates. After yesterday Eryn expressed his desire to return to Mexico, until now there has been no agreement from Mr. Kim on this matter.
"I'm done!" exclaim Noah.
Eryn smiled at his son.
"Drink your milk and go to school" said Eryn.
"Yes, Mommy. Is Daddy gonna take me?"
Eldric glanced at Eryn. "Of course Daddy will take you to school. Come on!" Eldric grabbed Noah's tiny hand and held it.
They went along with the ria drumming.
"Your happiness is complete, son." Finally, Mr. Kim opened his voice.
Eryn looked at the middle-aged man late. Looks like Eryn hurt him a lot yesterday.
"If your breakfast is over, come with me!" Mr. Kim walked up from the dining table and into his study.
Eryn opened his eyes to guess what his father was going to say. He drank a glass of water to get rid of his nervousness. He was sure that his father would have discussed his request yesterday.
Eryn knocked on the door when he arrived in front of his father's study. A voice sounded from within. Eryn opened the door and saw that his father was already sitting in his great chair.
"Sit, Son!" mr. Kim's orders.
Eryn sat down in front of Mr. Kim. The man was busy reading the files that Eryn himself did not know what they were.
"This, Son!" Mr. Kim handed Eryn a map.
Eryn opened the map and read it carefully. "What does this mean, Dad?"
"That's a stock transfer file. You own 50 percent of JK Group now."
"Huh?! How come?"
"Of course you can. You are my daughter. It's just you and Noah my heir. I hope someday you'll be willing to continue with my company. JK's name was taken from your mother's name. Joanna Kim. I used her name so I could always remember her."
Eryn's eyes glazed over hearing his father's story.
"You're an adult, son. You have the right to decide your own future. If you really want to go back to Mexico, then do it. I won't ban you."
Eryn's tears now escaped down his smooth cheeks. "Dad..."
"Don't cry. You should be happy with the man you love."
Eryn nodded. "Thank you, Dad. Thank you for letting me come back."
Eryn got up from his seat and hugged Mr. Kim.
"Frequently visit this old man here. And give Noah a sister so he won't be lonely."
Eryn who was crying was now chuckling. "Dad!" Eryn is embarrassed that his father is talking about a younger brother to Noah.
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