Meeting You Was Fate

Chapter 45 Mandy Will Move Out

When Mandy went back home after work, Stanley and Madeline were busy with their work. As expected, Stanley was in the study reading some office documents. Since the Zhou Group had just gone through a crisis period, Stanley had to look into the office matters to put a lot of things in place. And, as usual, Madeline was busy cooking in the kitchen.

Mandy looked at the house longingly. Her eyes were filled with deep love and attachment to the house where she had spent the best years of her life. She knew she would not come back to this house the following night. This was perhaps the last night that she would spend under this roof, with her loving parents. She had just come back but was going to leave again. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

After dinner, the close-knit family of three sat on the sofa and chatted with each other in a harmonious atmosphere. Stanley and Madeline were very delighted to have Mandy with them. They also talked about Mandy's future, which eventually led to talk of her marriage.

"Mand is so beautiful. She'll surely marry a handsome man in future!" Madeline laughed heartily as she took a sip from her teacup.

"What's the use of being handsome? Mandy has a very refined taste. She has her eyes on an artistic and business-minded Prince Charming," Stanley retorted, expressing his disagreement with his wife.

Mandy quietly watched her parents as they shared such a candid moment with each other. She didn't want to interrupt them. After all, she hadn't seen them laughing for so long.

"Dad, Mom, I have something to tell you," Mandy cleared her throat and said in a soft voice.

Both Madeline and Stanley stopped their conversation immediately and turned their faces towards Mandy. They listen attentively to their daughter.

Mandy bit her lips before speaking to them slowly, "Dad, Mom, I know you might be unhappy to hear this. But I still have to share this with you. Our hospital is working on a research project, and I've participated in it. So, I'm quite busy with it. Our colleagues have decided to move into the hospital, so it's convenient for the smooth progress in our research work."

After saying that, Mandy paused for a while and breathed a sigh of relief.

Then Mandy lowered her head and didn't dare to look at her parents' faces.

"So? Are you going to move out? Mandy?" Madeline asked in a joyful tone.

Mandy found Madeline's reaction rather weird. How come her mother was not upset by the news of her decision to move out? Why was there a pleased expression on her mother's face? "Yes, Mom, it may take a month before I come back home," Mandy replied as she looked up and nodded.

"Okay, Dear, when are you planning to move out?" Madeline counter questioned Mandy with a big smile on her face.

"I'll have to move out tomorrow, Mom," Mandy said with a heavy voice. Her heart sank at the very thought of parting with her family.

"Okay, make haste and move out. Your father and I would finally have the house entirely for ourselves. We can enjoy each other's company in a relaxed atmosphere," Madeline raised one brow and joked with a mischievous smile on her face.

Mandy was left dumbfounded upon hearing her mother's words. Oh, how could her mother be so complacent about her moving out of the house? Mandy felt a sting in her heart.

Compared to Madeline, Stanley doted on his daughter. He complied with all her whims. However, Mandy was aware that her mother was just joking with her.

"Are you upset with what your mom said just now? My silly Daughter, your mother is just joking with you. When you were studying in England, not a single day had passed without your mother talking about you. Every day, she would pine about you and say, 'Oh, when will our lovely daughter come back home?'" Stanley said, mimicking the way Madeline spoke. Madeline and Mandy were both amused by this gesture, and they laughed heartily.

"But, my Dear, you should take good care of yourself when you are in the hospital. Okay? I know you work very hard, but remember not to ignore your own health. Remember to have your meals on time and come back home for meals every weekend whenever you have time, okay?" Madeline urged. Her eyes were filled with concern. After all, Mandy was part of her. How could she bear to see her daughter suffer?

"Okay!" After hearing Madeline's words, Mandy's eyes turned red, and she nodded her head. She felt so sad that she had to move out tomorrow. In the depths of her heart, she was reluctant to leave her family!