Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 162

Listening to Erica's love story with Trenton Meyer, Ines couldn't help but get curious. She remembered Trenton as always being tight-lipped, only expressing his opinions on important matters.

Ines asked, "Mom, how did you meet Trenton?"

"Ah, we weren't free to fall in love as you guys do nowadays. Trenton and I were introduced to each other. At first, I didn't like him because I was into humorous and witty guys, and Trenton wasn't that kind of person at all. But he seemed to like me after we met, he asked me out for dinner twice. I accepted his invitations mainly to save his face. I was planning to clear things up with him but unexpectedly, on our third meeting, he told me he had already proposed to his superiors for marriage and asked when would be a good time for us to get married."

Ines burst out laughing, "He asked you when to get married on the third date?" There was no such thing as a shotgun wedding back then, and the process of getting married took quite a while.

Erica nodded and said, "Yeah, I was thinking, is this guy out of his mind? Then he asked me, why would I accept his invitations twice in a row if I weren't interested in him. I explained that I didn't want to embarrass the person who introduced us. But he said, feelings can be cultivated over time and since the marriage proposal was already submitted, we had no choice but to get married. He didn't care about my feelings, he just took me back to my house. Those days weren't as open- minded as now, my parents were shocked when they saw a man holding my hand. They probably wouldn't have let him in the house if it weren't for his military uniform."

The moment he stepped in, he told my parents he wanted to marry me, they were scared out of their wits. I was also shocked by his forwardness. I thought he was reserved guy, but he talked to my parents for two hours, leaving me stunned. In the end, even my parents were moved by him, saying that such a man is hard to find and insisted that I marry him."

Phillip laughed, "I thought Ethan was the reckless one, proposing to Izzy the first time they met. Turns out Trenton wasn't much better. Looks like this 'strike fast' approach is a tradition in the Meyer family." He wouldn't have known about this story between Trenton and Erica if it weren't for today.

Ines was even more surprised to hear about this exciting story.

"So when did you start to like Dad?"

"Trenton is actually a really good man, other than being a man of few words and spending less time with me, he was great in every other aspect. He was very understanding, tolerating my occasional willfulness. It wasn't hard to fall for a man like that. Before I knew it, I couldn't live without him. That's how love grows." Talking about the past, a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on Erica's face.

She was initially very reluctant, especially after marriage when they were often apart. Their time together was always short, and just when they managed to get together, they had to separate again. There was a time when she felt life was unbearable.

But as time passed, she suddenly found someone in her heart who she was always looking forward to and missing, life wasn't so tough anymore, it had become a habit.

"Ethan and I are okay, we've been married for almost half a year now, and this is only his second business trip." Ines defended Ethan.

Erica smiled slightly, "That's because Ethan changed after marrying you. Before marriage, he was not like this, being able to stay in the office for three days a week was a good thing. In five years, I could count the days he came home on two hands. Now he's probably tasted what it's like to have a complete family, and has learned to be more family-oriented."

Speaking of a complete family, Ines hesitated, thinking about her own health conditions not being suitable for having a baby immediately. Erica also realized she had misspoken and comforted, "Izzy, your health condition is not a big deal, don't worry, you'll have a child eventually."

"I know, thank you for comforting me."

Just then, a clear voice came over, "What are you guys talking about? Laughing so happily."

Ines looked up to see Silvia dressed in a white dress, dignified and graceful, smiling and walking over.

Phillip spotted Silvia at a glance, his eyes filled with laughter, waving at her, "Silvia, come in quickly."

Erica was about to introduce Silvia to Ines, but Silvia warmly greeted Ines, leaving Erica a bit surprised. Silvia explained, "I've met Izzy already, she and Ethan picked me up from the airport yesterday."

Silvia walked up and linked arms with Phillip, sweetly saying, "Why is it that every time I see you, you look younger and younger?" This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Phillip patted her head, "You little rascal, always teasing me. Didn't you even bring me a birthday gift when I was celebrating my birthday? By the way, I really like the gift you brought."

"I'm glad you like it. It's just something I made when I was bored."

"But it shows that you put a lot of thought into it."

"Looking at your energy, you seem to be getting younger."

Phillip laughed heartily at Silvia's teasing, "You little rascal, you haven't grown a bit physically while abroad, but your mouth has certainly improved. If I really were to age backwards, wouldn't I become

an old monster?"

"Not an old monster, but an old immortal."

Ines sighed. She could never emulate Silvia's personality, it was just too likeable. It was clear to see that she had a good relationship with the Meyer family.

Phillip gently patted Silvia's hand, "Tell me, are you going to go abroad again after you come back this time?"

"Grandpa, I've graduated, so I don't think I'll be going abroad anymore. Life abroad is really tough. I was completely unaccustomed initially and only gradually adjusted after a while. Because I missed home food, I had to figure out how to cook it myself. I'm not the little girl who knows nothing anymore, my cooking skills have improved a lot, maybe sometime I can learn from you."

"Really? You even learned how to cook? Back when your sister just passed away, poor you would have starved to death if it weren't for Lucas finding you." Mentioning the past, Phillip sighed.

"That's all water under the bridge. I've been living on my own abroad since I was 18, and now I can do anything, even cook up a storm." Silvia's eyes started to well up a bit.