113 The Only Explanation_2

But, there are no ifs in this world.

Forsythia lowered her gaze and said, "Gem Atkinson, I don't want to think about it. I just know that we are divorced."

"Divorced? And then what?"

"You...shouldn't be so good to me anymore. If it's only because of Miss Atkinson, I'm very happy to be your family member. But if..."

"But if I'm always ambiguous with you, and occasionally want to take advantage of you, then it goes beyond the scope of family, doesn't it?"

"Yes."

"Forsythia."

Forsythia raised her head, bravely looking at him, and said, "At first, when Norma Ruby returned from her studies abroad, you accompanied her to see doctors and pray; you celebrated her birthday with her. You were flirting with her right in front of me, leading to our eventual breakup. Now, we can finally put the past behind us and become family again. I think everything is better than ever. So, can we not let this relationship become more confusing?"