Julia Stewart said, "Lionel Yeager is going to Kyoto to personally thank the Pavilion Master of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion. So, he won’t be back for a couple of days."
"Fair enough, as long as Mr. Yeager is out, that’s all that matters."
"Finally, I feel like a weight has been lifted off my chest. I suppose I can have a good night sleep tonight."
"Miss Stewart, in that case, we won’t disturb you any longer."
Everyone revealed relieved smiles and gradually left the villa.
Just as Nancy Maddox was about to leave, Julia Stewart suddenly called out to her.
Nancy Maddox turned around, confused, and said, "Julia, what’s the matter?"
Julia Stewart said, "There’s something I want to talk to you about."
Julia Stewart stepped forward and said, "Moris, let’s go for a walk and talk."
Without giving it much thought, Nancy Maddox agreed.
Prajna Bates quickly said, "Sister Stewart, Miss Maddox, I’ll come along with you both!"
Julia Stewart smiled and said, "Prajna, you stay home and watch TV. Moris and I will have a little chat and be right back."
Prajna pouted, didn’t think much, and started watching TV.
Julia Stewart and Nancy Maddox then left the villa.
The two of them walked quietly along the road, neither of them speaking for quite some time.
The silence lasted for quite a while.
Finally, Nancy Maddox asked, "Julia, is there any work-related issue you’re struggling with? Do you need any help?"
Julia Stewart shook her head, looked up at the crescent moon in the sky, and asked, "Moris, you like Lionel Yeager, don’t you?"
Upon hearing Julia Stewart’s words, Nancy Maddox heart skipped a beat, she got nervous.
She stammered, "Julia... Lionel is such a great guy... not just me... everyone likes him..."
Julia Stewart turned to look at Nancy Maddox, saying, "Moris, I don’t mean the liking as friends thing, but the liking between a man and a woman."
Nancy Maddox tightly clenched her hands, her lips pursed, didn’t know what to reply.
In fact, she had affirmed her feelings a long time ago, she just didn’t know how to express them.
Julia Stewart looked into Nancy Maddox’s eyes, asking, "Moris, I’m asking you, do you like Lionel Yeager."
Nancy Maddox bit her lower lip, nodded, and said, "Julia, I indeed have feelings for Lionel."
Julia Stewart sighed deeply.
"Julia, I’m sorry..."
Nancy Maddox’s eyes turned red and she said, "I know this isn’t right, but I can’t lie to my own feelings. I’ve had a crush on Lionel since he cured my legs." After spending time together, my feelings for Lionel have deepened.
Later on, when Lionel saved me from that scumbag Donald Stern, my belief was fortified even more.
I want to be with Lionel, I don’t care about the formalities..."
Julia Stewart gently hugged Nancy Maddox and sighed, "Moris, you’re so excellent, why do you need to demean yourself in love?"
Nancy Maddox couldn’t hold back her tears anymore, they started rolling down her cheeks.
She sobbed, "Julia, as long as I could be with Lionel, I don’t care about society’s perception, or the proprieties. If I can be with the person I love, love is never humiliating."
Julia Stewart let go of her, took a deep breath and said, "Moris, I understand your thoughts now."
"I agree with you being together with Lionel."
Nancy Maddox was stunned, hurriedly explaining, "Julia, I wasn’t trying to steal your Mr. Yeager.
You will always be the most important and most loved person in his heart.
All I want is to have a small place in his heart."
Julia Stewart gave her a helpless smile, "Silly girl, I never said I would give up Lionel Yeager.
All I said was that I agreed you could be with him."
Nancy Maddox was dumbfounded, not understanding what Julia meant.
Julia, toying with a strand of her hair, explained, "You should also know that Lionel is not just anyone.
Nowadays, he has already been dazzling, achieving some form of success.
But I know that this is just the beginning, his future achievements will be even greater.
By then, there will certainly be even more women falling for him."
So, rather than letting him play around, better for me to help keep an eye on him.
Accept those truly wonderful women who can help him, drive away those promiscuous sluts.
Oh, wait, no, we will watch for him together."
Nancy Maddox finally understood, Julia has truly accepted her.
She stared at Julia, asking, "Julia, aren’t you mad at me?"
Julia admitted, "To say I’m not upset would be a lie.
After all, what woman wants to share the man she likes with other women?
But you’ve been my best friend since childhood, I know you inside and out, so I’m willing to accept you."
Nancy Maddox was so moved she was in tears, "Julia, thank you, I am really grateful."
"Silly girl, no need for thanks, we’re family now."
Julia chuckled, then furrowed her brow: "Moris, have you noticed that Prajna Bates seems to like that asshole Lionel too."
"Er... I suppose so."
Nancy Maddox nodded her head.
They are both women, she had long noticed it.
Julia Stewart pursed her lips, saying, "Prajna, we realize, is a decent person, we can pull her into our camp."
"Are you saying that you are willing to accept Prajna too?"
Nancy Maddox was completely thrown off.
Julia nodded, saying, "If we can’t avoid it, might as well pull the girl into our camp as soon as possible."
Nancy Maddox recalled something, suggesting: "Julia, did you notice, it seems like Aunt Betty also likes Mr. Yeager..."
Julia was even more helpless, "I noticed that a long time ago, but I can’t decide for Aunt Betty.
She will need to figure it out herself."
Nancy Maddox nodded, without saying anything more.
After a short stroll, they returned to the villa, chatting and laughing all the way.
Prajna was as curious as a little kid, asking eagerly: "Sister Stewart, Sister Maddox, what were you talking about? Tell me, tell me!"
Julia Stewart ruffled Prajna’s hair, saying, "Tonight, we’re all sleeping together, I’ll tell you then!"
Prajna nodded her head vigorously.
Nancy Maddox on the other hand couldn’t help but find it amusing, it felt like she was pacifying a little girl.
Lots of travelers coming and going.
As soon as Lionel Yeager and Solomon Talbot exited the airport, they saw a massive figure approaching from the distance.
The man was over two meters tall with dark skin, a humble appearance, like a moving mountain, giving off an intimidating presence.
The giant man approached and called out to Solomon Talbot in his bass voice.