NovelGoldChapter 1200: All he wanted was for Elissa to have a better life. After all, she was Locke's mother.
As for the personal matters between him and Elissa...
Ernest had already clearly expressed his feelings to her, only to be politely but firmly turned down.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf she wasn't willing, he wouldn't insist. He'd dreamed of making her his wife, but love couldn't be forced; it had to flow naturally in both directions.
Since she didn't share his feelings, he'd respect that decision. Up ahead, Elissa disappeared into the subway station, slipping completely out of sight.
Ernest slowly withdrew his gaze and calmly said, "Drive on." He had an appointment to keep with Eric.
Ernest had been overseas until recently, and upon returning, he learned of Eric's accident and Joy's hospitalization.
When he'd visited the hospital upon his landing, Eric had already been discharged, and Joy was stable, recovering in the sterile ward.
They were meeting at Red Shell Bistro that day.
By the tErnest arrived, Eric was already waiting for him.
"Ernest." Eric rose from the sofa, greeting Ernest with a warm smile and nod.
"Eric..." Ernest paused for a moment, his gaze careful. “Or should I call you Mr. Scott now?" He regarded Eric intently. "After all, you're Ferris' son now." "Why?" Eric raised an eyebrow slightly. "Are you thinking of cutting ties? Didn't you say that I'd always be your brother?" "Of course you would," Ernest quickly replied, nodding his head firmly.
"The promise I made to you won't ever change." "Then there's nothing more to worry about," Eric said, his tone lightening. "As long as you're willing, you'll always be my big brother." They exchanged knowing smiles, relaxing as they settled into their seats opposite each other.
"How's everything going?" Ernest asked, turning serious. He knew Eric's return to the Scott family wouldn't be simple. "Things can get complicated with the Scotts. Do you need any support?" Although Ferris had welcomed Eric back into the family with open arms, Ernest knew that Eric's other siblings might not share their father's warmth.
Find the latest stories gVlnov☐lsEric considered briefly, then shook his head. "Not at the moment. I can manage for now-but if things change, you'll be the first to know." "Good." Ernest gave a short nod. "Just as long as you've thought it through." Thinking of Joy, he hesitated before asking, "And you and Hadley... is there really no hope?" At the mention of her name, Eric's smile faded. He sighed quietly, shaking his head. “Hadley's made her choice. I can't force her."
"That's true." Ernest's thoughts drifted briefly to Elissa, and he nodded thoughtfully "Love.can't be forced. All All we can do is accept it." After a pause, he added gently, “But don't let them down this time. Take good care of them." "I understand!" Eric agreed.
Soon after, they left Red Shell Bistro, each going their separate ways, e m absorbed in their own concerns.
Just as Ernest stepped into his car, his phone began ringing urgently! It was Nylal "Grandma P." "Ernest! Something terrible has happened-Locke is missing!"
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