Chapter 2160: Divergent Views
Chapter 2160: Divergent Views
"..." Rupert felt the girl drifting further away from him. Listening to her heartfelt words, he knew she had been through a tough time recently. Rupert, who was eager to get married, felt a heavy blow inside; he could sense her clarity and determination. She wouldn't marry... she had grown up, become independent, and regained her memory. But if they didn't marry, what would he do? He needed the compensation money from the demolition!
"Summer." Rupert didn't want to break up; he still wanted to salvage the relationship. He stood up and said, "I'm not forcing you. This is a big decision, and I hope you can think about it calmly." She replied, "I have thought about it seriously."
"But after all, we are already engaged. Both our parents and relatives know about it. If we suddenly announce that we're not getting married, it will reflect poorly on you. People will gossip, especially since you're in the entertainment industry." His tone softened as if he were considering her position.
Summer wasn't naive; she understood his implication. She responded, "I'm not afraid of gossip. I'm only afraid that such a marriage will make us regret every day of our lives."
Rupert said nothing more; he just looked at her. "Think about it again and calm down." With that, he turned and left.
Summer did not try to stop him; she just stared blankly at his departing figure, her mood still heavy. The issue wasn't resolved yet; he hadn't agreed. But the situation had moved forward significantly. At least she had bravely proposed the breakup in front of Rupert. He now had something to think about whether he agreed today or not.
Some things are left to time. She held firm in her stance, hoping for a reasonable answer eventually-it was just a matter of time.
Meanwhile, Mr. Brightwood and Mrs. Brightwood's car stopped outside Summer's family flower shop. After leaving their daughter's place, they came directly here as there were many things to discuss. The flower shop was half-closed because they were receiving guests and had stopped operating for the moment.
Mr. Campell and Mrs. Campell were simple people who had been running the flower shop for many years with a touch of inherent romance and democracy.
"What do you think about what I just said? Do you support it or have any opinions?" Mrs. Brightwood began expressing her views as soon as she entered. "The entertainment industry is really not suitable for good girls to enter. Although it pays well it's also a place of fame and fortune."
As she finished speaking, Mr. Campell brought over a pot of tea, bending slightly to pour each person a cup. Although he was busy around them-cutting fruit plates and brewing tea-he had heard everything the Brightwood parents said and understood their intentions.
Mrs. Campell, naturally gentle by nature, sat by the table with a faint. smile and spoke softly, "The problem has never been the environment but people themselves. Every industry has individuals
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industry also has those who strive through their efforts. As elders, we shouldn't be prejudiced."
"This isn't prejudice! The entertainment industry is indeed not an ordinary field; its darkness is beyond what ordinary people can imagine!" Mrs. Brightwood was anxious and insisted on her viewpoint.
"And my view is that we should support our children's dreams." Mrs. Campell maintained her smile and spoke gently without haste.
"But..."
Mrs. Campell gently interrupted, holding firm to her view, "If we can't create conditions for her, at least we shouldn't hold her back. Everyone is an individual with their own thoughts; we may not understand them, but we must learn to respect them."
So Summer's entry into the entertainment industry was approved by her family? Mrs. Brightwood was bewildered.