"Lady Octavia, I think it’s better to let it go. Ashton is already married, and he really likes Joanna. If I keep pestering him... it wouldn’t be right."
Upon hearing this, Lady Octavia’s face changes, "Rebecca, are you... are you giving up? You don’t want to fight for Ashton anymore?"
Thinking of Frank Parker, Lady Octavia becomes increasingly anxious.
Rebecca is the daughter-in-law she favors most.
Only Rebecca is worthy of her son.
If Rebecca falls for another man, where would she find such a good and suitable daughter-in-law again?
Rebecca sighs, her eyes downcast, filled with sorrow. "Lady Octavia, it’s not that I want to give up. But Ashton is married, what can I do? I can’t possibly become the other woman who breaks up his family."
"I’m a Kelloway. I have my own pride and dignity. If I act this way, it won’t just be a disgrace to myself, but to the Kelloway family as well. Lady Octavia, I’ve accepted it now. It’s just not meant to be between Ashton and me."
"Actually, Joanna’s not bad either. Although I’ve only met her a few times, I think she’s genuine and seems to be a very innocent girl. All those rumors, I think there must be some misunderstanding."
"Didn’t the male lead of their TV series made a clarification?"
"Lady Octavia, if you try to understand and accept her, maybe you will..."
"Never, it will never happen."
Before Rebecca could finish her sentence, Lady Octavia interrupts her emotionally, "I could never accept her as my daughter-in-law."
"But she already is your daughter-in-law."
"She is not." Lady Octavia’s eyes are filled with contempt, and she grits her teeth, "I will make Ashton divorce her. The wife of the second son of the Heath family can’t possibly be an actress, let alone such a disgraceful woman who attracts men everywhere."
Rebecca sighs, "Ashton probably won’t agree to divorce her."
"Whether he agrees or not, he has to."
Lady Octavia is worried Rebecca might actually give up, so she takes Rebecca’s hand, softening her tone, "Rebecca, you’re the best for Ashton. He’s just blinded by that shameless woman now."
"Once he comes to his senses, he will know who’s truly right for him. He’s only confused now, but I can’t let him continue to be. Would you give him another chance?"
"You’ve liked Ashton for so many years, are you really ready to just give up on him?"
"Do you really...not want to fight for him anymore?"
"Of course, I don’t mean to force you. I just think it’s a pity to give up so easily when it’s hard to meet the one you love in your lifetime."
Rebecca remains silent with downcast eyes.
Seeing her , Lady Octavia’s face brightens, her voice becomes even gentler, "Rebecca, give Ashton another chance, and give yourself one, too."
After a long silence, Rebecca looks up, her eyes filled with confusion, "But, Lady Octavia, even if I’m willing to give him another chance, he won’t accept me. The one he likes is..."
"That’s why I asked if you’re willing to fight for it." Lady Octavia spread her hands tenderly, caressing Rebecca’s hair, "Rebecca, I’ve thought of a way for you and Ashton to be together."