Continuation of "Gone with the Wind"

Chapter 32 Rhett is back?

Scarlett was so happy.I thought I would be idle for a long time after I sold the timber factory, but now I have something to do again.Landria did what she said, and soon helped her hire enough workers and reliable foremen, and the timber factory resumed work with prosperity.Now Scarlett is not worried that all her high-quality timber will be fed to moths. Batch after batch, they are loaded onto the train and transported to Savannah, where the war has calmed down and the smoke has cleared, but the faint smell of blood still remains. There will be one tall, majestic, exquisite and chic new house designed by Landria herself, which is the pride of the Stoke family.

Scarlett had heard her mother talk about the Stokes.They came to Savannah earlier than the Robillard family. They had a long history and were taught very strictly, especially for girls.The girls in their family are all elegant and well-read poetry, they are the standard ladies and gentlemen.But like all upper-class families, girls' freedom is strictly restricted, and they rarely even participate in social activities, so Scarlett is very surprised by Landoria's superb knowledge and courage beyond ordinary girls,

Two months have passed, and the lumber factory is running well. Landria also excitedly told Scarlett that all the houses in Savannah have laid the foundations, and it will not take long for full-scale construction to start. Scarlett is also happy for her .Originally, the residents of Atlanta were talking about the Scarlett newspaper, and they heard that the same woman bought it and criticized it even more.But Landria's noble background and her elegant behavior dispelled people's doubts, and the fact that she wanted to revitalize the Stoke family on her own made people admire her even more.What Scarlett didn't expect was that because of Landria's relationship, her reputation in Atlanta was also improved a lot. In fact, this was also related to Ashley's departure and her not going to Bell's place because she was too busy. Great relationship.

Besides the lumberyard, Scarlett was also busy maintaining her own bar and grocery store.Because her reputation is getting better, more and more customers are willing to come to her door.Although it is not as profitable as it used to be, it has escaped from the situation of dismal management.Originally Landria planned to help her inject part of the funds to expand the store and supply, but Scarlett refused.It's not that she suspects that Landria's money came from bad sources--in fact, she has used even the wrong money--but because she understands the principle of taking people softly.Now the lumber mill is no longer named O'Hara, and she only has a bar and a grocery store. If they don't belong to her, even part of them, Scarlett feels as if a piece of her heart has been ripped out.It wasn't that she didn't regard Landria as a friend, in fact, she did so precisely because she regarded her as a friend.Friends are friends, business is business, and the result of doing business with friends is often that you lose your friends and lose your business.Hearing what she said, Landria stopped insisting.

Scarlett often visited Landria's house after business was over, and listened to her talk about how the reconstruction of Savannah was going. She also shared her story of rebuilding Tara with Langley, which Landria liked to hear.She didn't even think about it before. Scarlett always looked down on people who were immersed in memories, but she never thought that she had so many unforgettable memories and was willing to share them.It's just that they all tacitly don't talk about their husbands.

Scarlett was always so busy during the day that even Rhett couldn't think about it, but at night, when the night was dead, she couldn't help thinking of him.I don't know what happened to Rhett in New Orleans, what was he doing there, when was he going to come back?These few questions kept churning in her mind, disturbing her sleepless nights.After finally falling asleep, Rhett was still dreaming.Many times, Scarlett couldn't tell the difference between dreams and reality. After waking up with a smile in her dream, she found that Rhett was not by her side. When the smile was still on her face, the corners of her mouth had already tasted the bitterness of tears.It’s just that she no longer drank her sorrows with alcohol. Jack had sincerely persuaded her not to drink anymore, saying that it would ruin her health. She scolded him for meddling; She advised her to quit drinking with a serious face, but she didn't take it seriously until the doctor warned that it would be detrimental to her future fertility before she made up her mind to quit drinking.She can't drink any more, she's going to be with Rhett and have lots of kids for him.Sometimes she is also jealous of Landria, although she doesn't know where her husband is, but at least she still has a cute little angel.Rhett wouldn't have left if Meilan was still alive.

Missing Rhett made her look haggard, Landria worriedly asked her if she was too tired, Scarlett was speechless.Only she can know about the matter with Rhett, and she can't say it, even to Landria.Seeing her hesitant to speak, Landria also understood a little bit, sighed and told her not to think too much, everything will be fine.In order to relieve Scarlett's burden, she has already found someone who is qualified to work in the timber factory, and let Scarlett concentrate on taking care of her shop and bar.Scarlett understands Lanli's kindness, but this can't alleviate her lovesickness.

One day, when the sun had already set, Scarlett stood bored at the counter, watching the clerk lazily preparing to close the door.Suddenly, a familiar figure walked in from the outside, standing at the door of the shop hesitantly, looking inside cautiously.Scarlett recognized who was coming, and she felt excited, and shouted out as if no one else was there: "Bell, why is it you? Come in." Bell quickly waved his hand, signaling Scarlett to come out, and she would not go in.Scarlett was puzzled, and after carefully confirming that there was no one on the street, she came out and asked her what she was doing.Bell showed embarrassment on his face, and hesitatingly said that Captain Butler went to New Orleans to deal with the property he left there, and her son was also there. She heard that there was a lawsuit, and she was eager to save her son, so she entrusted Captain Butler Go and bring him back.Now that they're back in Atlanta, Captain Butler is going to take her son to Tara.

After Bell left with an apologetic face, Scarlett quickly dismissed the clerk who was watching the show. She couldn't care about any outrageous rumors about the Atlanta meeting tomorrow. She called her own carriage and ordered the driver to use the Killing the horse or running over a few people would mean rushing back to the house on Peachtree Street immediately.The coachman didn't dare to be negligent, and with a crack of the whip, the carriage turned into a stern arrow.

Rhett really came back, and Scarlett felt overwhelmed for a moment, he didn't lie to her, they will meet again, she remembered this sentence again.But he brought back something she didn't expect. He told himself there was a boy in New Orleans and he was his guardian. It didn't occur to him that the child was Belle's.For some reason, thinking of this made her feel very uncomfortable.Before she went back to Tara that time, she asked Bell if she loved Rhett. Her answer was very straightforward. It was true that they had that kind of relationship, and she liked him very much, but it was not love. "I have someone I love," Bell said. At that time, Scarlett felt that her expression was very similar to that of Melly looking at Xiaobo when she was alive, but now she understood who that expression was for.Scarlett regretted why she let Bell go so quickly just now. She should really ask whether the child is Rhett's or not.Rhett would definitely not tell her the truth. He always took pleasure in teasing her. If she went straight to the court to ask, she might be pissed off by his pretending to be indecent.She could imagine that he would say this to her with a smirk and sarcasm: "Honey, let me introduce you. This is my child, and Bell's child." The more incredible she understood, the more suitable it was for him meaning.As for that child, I'm afraid he himself doesn't know who his biological father is.

"So what?" Scarlett made up her mind in her heart, "Even if the child belongs to Rhett, I can't lose my temper with him, lest he find excuses to hide from me. At worst, I'm sorry That kid is nicer than him to him, so he has nothing to say. Anyway, I can't let him run away like I did last time in Atlanta." She didn't realize that this was For the first time she was willing and able to do something for Rhett to keep his heart.

No sooner had she made up her mind than the carriage arrived.She sent the coachman to Landria's house to spread the word that there was no way to be a guest at her place today, so she jumped out of the car and ran to the big dark house.No, if Rhett came back, how could he not turn on the light?Where did he go, he didn't go straight back to Tara, did he?She pushed open the door carefully. The door was unlocked and there was no sign of damage, indicating that Rhett had indeed been here, and he still had the key to the house, which made Scarlett somewhat relieved.It's just where did he go? It's impossible to forget to close the door when you go out, right?Scarlett walked in suspiciously. The room was so quiet that the only sound could be heard was the trampling of her leather boots on the floor.The monotony of the voice frightened her, and she wanted to turn on the gas lamp, but could not find where it was.A footstep different from the sound of her leather boots approached quickly, and came to her side in the blink of an eye.Just as she was about to scream out, she felt her mouth was tightly covered by one hand, and the other hand of that person quickly cut her hands behind her back, making it impossible for her to break free.

Scarlett often visited Landria's house after business was over, and listened to her talk about how the reconstruction of Savannah was going. She also shared her story of rebuilding Tara with Langley, which Landria liked to hear.She didn't even think about it before. Scarlett always looked down on people who were immersed in memories, but she never thought that she had so many unforgettable memories and was willing to share them.It's just that they all tacitly don't talk about their husbands.

Scarlett was always so busy during the day that even Rhett couldn't think about it, but at night, when the night was dead, she couldn't help thinking of him.I don't know what happened to Rhett in New Orleans, what was he doing there, when was he going to come back?These few questions kept churning in her mind, disturbing her sleepless nights.After finally falling asleep, Rhett was still dreaming.Many times, Scarlett couldn't tell the difference between dreams and reality. After waking up with a smile in her dream, she found that Rhett was not by her side. When the smile was still on her face, the corners of her mouth had already tasted the bitterness of tears.It’s just that she no longer drank her sorrows with alcohol. Jack had sincerely persuaded her not to drink anymore, saying that it would ruin her health. She scolded him for meddling; She advised her to quit drinking with a serious face, but she didn't take it seriously until the doctor warned that it would be detrimental to her future fertility before she made up her mind to quit drinking.She can't drink any more, she's going to be with Rhett and have lots of kids for him.Sometimes she is also jealous of Landria, although she doesn't know where her husband is, but at least she still has a cute little angel.Rhett wouldn't have left if Meilan was still alive.

Missing Rhett made her look haggard, Landria worriedly asked her if she was too tired, Scarlett was speechless.Only she can know about the matter with Rhett, and she can't say it, even to Landria.Seeing her hesitant to speak, Landria also understood a little bit, sighed and told her not to think too much, everything will be fine.In order to relieve Scarlett's burden, she has already found someone who is qualified to work in the timber factory, and let Scarlett concentrate on taking care of her shop and bar.Scarlett understands Lanli's kindness, but this can't alleviate her lovesickness.

One day, when the sun had already set, Scarlett stood bored at the counter, watching the clerk lazily preparing to close the door.Suddenly, a familiar figure walked in from the outside, standing at the door of the shop hesitantly, looking inside cautiously.Scarlett recognized who was coming, and she felt excited, and shouted out as if no one else was there: "Bell, why is it you? Come in." Bell quickly waved his hand, signaling Scarlett to come out, and she would not go in.Scarlett was puzzled, and after carefully confirming that there was no one on the street, she came out and asked her what she was doing.Bell showed embarrassment on his face, and hesitatingly said that Captain Butler went to New Orleans to deal with the property he left there, and her son was also there. She heard that there was a lawsuit, and she was eager to save her son, so she entrusted Captain Butler Go and bring him back.Now that they're back in Atlanta, Captain Butler is going to take her son to Tara.