Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Enna Clark’s Decision
Enna Clark knew that Edward Jackson had these considerations for her sake, and she was indeed moved. But even so, she was clear on what she wanted. She shook her head resolutely and said, “Baron Lawrence is the one. He treats me well and protects me well, prioritizing me in all things. No one will do better than him! And he is the only man I will love!”
Edward Jackson saw the determination in her eyes. After a moment of silence, his mature, dark eyes hardened, and he voiced the painful truth, “Enna, even if you’ve acknowledged your ancestry, you still won’t be the right choice of granddaughter-in-law for Baron’s grandfather.”
—Even if you’ve accepted your heritage, you still won’t be the right choice of granddaughter-in-law for Baron’s grandfather.
This was indeed a hurtful thing to hear, but Enna Clark had already been through so much. She clenched her lower lip; her face was a little pale, but she managed a clear smile. Her gaze was unshakeable, showing no sign of hesitation. “I know, that’s why I need a year. I’ll try my best to become a better person!”
Only having the bloodline of the Habsden family wouldn’t be enough to match Baron Lawrence, in the opinion of his grandfather. Beyond her lineage, she didn’t know much, didn’t understand high society. How could she stand by Baron’s side and hold her own?
She was already two months pregnant. If she was simply considering the child, she would’ve returned to the Habsden family without requesting one year. In fact, eight months would’ve been enough. But, she requested a year because she wanted more time to learn and grow.
She had done enough growing as a trumpet vine clinging to a towering tree. When she loved someone, she wanted to grow into a towering tree herself, to go through winds and rains with him, to grow up and become stronger alongside him.
Not clinging to him, depending on him, and letting him take the brunt of everything while she helplessly watched, unable to lend a hand. And at crucial moments, become a burden to him, a vulnerability that others could exploit!
Edward Jackson looked at her deeply. His eyes held a mix of emotions—touch, shock, a hint of pondering, and helplessness. After a long while, he sighed. A sophisticated look of resignation crossed his handsome face, “I can agree to your request, but only under one condition.”
“One and a half years instead of one.”
A year was too short, most importantly, things outside hadn’t been resolved yet, and as long as they weren’t, she wouldn’t be safe.
It would be best if she stayed with the Habsden family during this period.
As for a year and a half later, whether she could be with Baron Lawrence, depended on whether that young man from the Lawrence family could withstand the family pressure in the meantime.
If he could resist the pressure from his family, and remained faithful to her, Edward wouldn’t necessarily oppose their relationship.
In a way, as a man, he admired the abilities of Baron Lawrence.
His disagreement arose from his position as an elder relative. He didn’t want his long-lost niece, who had just found her way back, to be looked down upon and bullied by the man’s family.
He had not fully experienced this feeling before, but now he was beginning to understand. It was just like seeing your own well-pampered daughter treated with contempt and bullied by others. No one would want to see their daughter hurt again.
One and a half years… Enna was a little hesitant. One year was already her limit for what she thought Baron Lawrence could accept. If it was extended by half a year, she didn’t know how he would react. But if she didn’t agree, she wouldn’t have another chance to be with him. With countless thoughts racing through her mind, Enna touched her still flat stomach, took a deep breath, and answered resolutely, “Alright.”