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Pei Xiang's intuition was very accurate, and Daniel Mason did not appear in England because of the distress letter from lawyer Briggs.

He sent an agent to deal with the troubles that Pei Xiang deliberately created, and said in the only reply letter that if anyone wants to see him, they can go to Spanish Town, Jamaica as a guest. At that time, he will warmly entertain those who come from afar friend.

After reading Daniel Mason's gentle and concise reply, Pei Xiang said that he had clearly felt the other party's provocation, and was very willing to respond to such a simple and crude aggressive method.

She wanted to meet the plotter with unknown purpose in person.

"Adele, I think the 'someone' mentioned in Daniel Mason's letter refers to Mr. Rochester. He, or his eyeliner in London, should not have expected that the person who debunked the conspiracy would be a young man. lady."

"Maybe," Pei Xiang smiled at Theodore, "so, I want to know why he targeted Mr. Rochester."

"We can ask Mr. Rochester directly, he will definitely have a more pertinent opinion." Theodore suggested sincerely.

Pei Xiang immediately vetoed: "There is no need to disturb his stable life, I can take care of all troubles."

Theodore sighed, knowing that Pei Xiang was determined to leave England, he tried his best to suppress the gloomy emotions that blocked her and trapped her, and asked reluctantly:

"Adele, are you really going to be away for so long? Don't you miss me? Would you like to wait a little longer? When I graduate from college, I will go on a trip with you."

Pei Xiang didn't want Theodore to follow him.

How free she is alone, changing her appearance at will, combined with agile skills and superb medical skills, is simply the best configuration for women to travel in this era. She doesn't want to bring a bottle of oil that restricts the use of gold fingers.

Theodore couldn't influence Pei Xiang's choice, so his expression became a little more gloomy and decisive.

While he was worried about the safety of his sweetheart, he was also worried about the relationship between the two, for fear that Pei Xiang would become a certain fiancée or a certain wife after he came back.

And this so-and-so was not Theodore Grant.

"Adele, if Mr. Rochester hadn't been impulsive back then, he wouldn't have had to endure so many years of painful marriage, and you wouldn't be counted against today, and you would even run around for it."

Pei Xiang thought Theodore was just sighing casually, and nodded without paying attention.

She respects her guardian, but never denies his youthful mistakes.Regarding this bad past, Rochester would occasionally tease himself and warn his close juniors, and Pei Xiang would sometimes use examples to tease each other.

Theodore and these two have known each other for a long time, coupled with the investigation these days, although he doesn't know the whole truth, he can also deduce part of the truth.

He knew that the marriage between Rochester and his ex-wife was not happy from the very beginning, and the couple had hurt each other for many years.

"Through that unfortunate marriage, Sister Adele, I think we should all reflect," said Theodore, with extraordinary sincerity, "that we need to take our engagements seriously, and not rely on superficial favors or temporary Passion shakes the will and forgets the principle of prudence and restraint. A large number of facts prove that after impulsive marriage, few people will not regret it.”

Pei Xiang glanced at Theodore in puzzlement, somewhat wondering why he suddenly made such a serious matter.

Theodore looked back calmly, as if unaware of Pei Xiang's doubts:

"In my opinion, don't look for romance in a foreign country, because there are too many uncertain factors. Whether it is material or spiritual, there may be hidden dangers of instability. It is better to look back and look around people."

"A man and a woman who grew up together may not necessarily be a happy couple."

"At the very least, they won't suddenly discover that their spouse has some unbearable shortcomings after marriage, so that they will regret it."

Pei Xiang's eyebrows twitched, and now he realized what Theodore was worried about.

He worries about who she falls in love with during the trip.

That is to say... After learning that she was going away for a long time, Theodore planned to wait for her to return, waiting... She promised to marry him.

In this regard, Pei Xiang was at a rare loss in his heart.

She's not at all sure if she'll fall in love with someone halfway through the trip.It is also uncertain whether Theodore will wait unswervingly, or will gradually cool down after she leaves.

In short, she cannot promise Theodore, nor can she determine the shelf life of Theodore's love.

——But... If he really made up his mind to wait wholeheartedly, then some things should be clarified as soon as possible.

"Theodore, I need to make one thing clear to you. I don't think I should continue to hide it from you."

"Concealment? What is it, Adele?" Theodore was slightly startled.

"Haven't you always wondered what that Celina Varun is threatening me?"

Theodore nodded slightly: "I'm really curious, but I also realize that it involves secrets that you don't want to tell others, so I won't investigate further."

"But I'm going to tell you," Pei Xiang said lightly, "before I leave."

Theodore was overjoyed at first, and then he became apprehensive in Pei Xiangqing's lingering eyes. He couldn't help but take a half step back, and the vague sense of panic gradually condensed.

——Sometimes, being too honest does not mean being really close, but drawing an insurmountable gap between each other, the purpose is to discourage people.

"Do not……"

Pei Xiang revealed the truth without hesitation:

"Theodore, in fact, I have nothing to do with the Durans. I am an illegitimate daughter of an unknown father, and that Celina Varun is my biological mother. She appeared suddenly before and wanted to use my Identity issues threatened me."

Theodore's mind went blank for an instant, the illegitimate daughter...

As an adult man of noble origin, he certainly knew what it meant for his wife to be an illegitimate daughter.

As a young man with political aspirations, he is well aware of how much this incident will bring to his future.

——Sure enough, it’s a big secret, so you don’t need to tell it.

——So what if you lie to me?Am I willing to blame you?

——Adele, how can I let go of your character of not wanting to owe others...

The premonition came true, and Theodore couldn't help but smile wryly.

He closed his eyes uncomfortably, for this frankness and clear sense of distance.

——Do you want to push me away like that?

"Adele, if you tell me the truth, aren't you afraid that I will use it to threaten you?"

Pei Xiang raised his eyebrows: "Regarding this, I still believe in the friendship between us for so many years. You may give up something because of this, but it will never hurt me."

Theodore smiled, and added something to Pei Xiang in an unhappy way:

"Besides, I have no evidence, and that Ms. Warren is in your hands. You don't have to worry about me being against you at all. You are always so considerate, Adele."

Pei Xiang stared at Theodore seriously: "Believe it or not, I always think you won't hurt me."

"Then why don't you think I'll always love you?"

"Whether it hurts or not, it can be controlled with reason. Well, it also involves the strength of the ability. And feelings...sometimes there is no reason at all, whether it is love or not."

Theodore's eyebrows were gloomy: "Sister Adele, do you think that when I know the identity of your illegitimate daughter, I will withdraw my love?"

"I don't know," Pei Xiang shook his head, "But you must carefully choose who to marry, as you just said, you must eliminate all unstable factors before getting married, and the background of your wife is definitely an important item.

"Remember Miss Harriet Smith of Highbury whom I told you about? A decent gentleman, because in that case, there are too many hidden dangers. Once a scandal breaks out in the future, her husband and children will also be ridiculed by the world."

"I do not care!"

"Don't be angry, Theodore," Pei Xiang persuaded patiently, "You need to carefully weigh the pros and cons, and don't act impulsively."

Theodore opened his mouth and closed it tightly again.He found that no matter how many excuses he made at this time, the woman he admired would not believe it.

After a moment of silence, Theodore asked hoarsely:

"Adele, do you want to find your biological father?"

Pei Xiang shook his head indifferently: "I don't have such an idea, I think it's fine now."

"Yes, who can make you sad, and who is worth it?" Theodore whispered.

After a while, Theodore suddenly stood up, picked up his cane:

"Adele, I'll go find someone to check on that Daniel Mason. You wait for my news, I'll go first."

Faced with such a hasty farewell, the complexity in Pei Xiang's eyes is fleeting.

"Thank you, Theodore, and goodbye."

"Good-bye, Adele, and may God always bless you."

After Theodore left in a hurry, Pei Xiang lost his mind for a while, and then, she took a deep breath, quietly suppressed the feeling of embarrassment that suddenly appeared in her heart, and got busy again.

——Next spring is about to go on a long journey, and it is time to prepare for it from now on.

In April of the following year, Pei Xiang bid farewell to relatives and friends at the pier.

"Alice, don't be sad. I can go to France with Mr. Peter this time. It is my dream travel opportunity. I almost forgot what Paris is like. I didn't expect to have the opportunity to go back and see it."

Norton on the side took his wife's shoulders and persuaded:

"Yes, dear sweetheart, think about it, who of us would have expected that Adele and Mr. Peter have some distant relatives? This is a surprise in itself, isn't it? And she is traveling with her relatives this time, If you have the opportunity to see more foreign cultures and scenery, you must be full of gratitude and anticipation, and you should smile more."

Alice hooked her lips reluctantly, and once again told Pei Xiang to be careful.

"It's a good thing that Mrs. Suvitz and Sophie are with you. Alas, Sophie and her husband will settle down in France after returning this time. We will have fewer chances to meet in the future."

Sophie, who is already married, is also very reluctant to part with Alice.When she was at Mrs. Colendell's Girls' School, whenever Alice came to chat with Pei Xiang or review her homework, it was Sophie who took care of the two little girls. With more opportunities to get along with each other in daily life, the relationship naturally became deeper.

"Sophie, after you settle down, you must remember to write to us to let us know that your new life with Mr. Kent is stable and comfortable enough. Otherwise, I will have someone bring you back from France."

Sophie nodded again and again, not only reluctant to let go of her old friends in a foreign country, but also looking forward to a new life in her hometown.

Pei Xiang heard the blessings from her friends, but her eyes seemed to linger in the farewell crowd, but she still couldn't find those familiar blue eyes.

Regarding this, Pei Xiang didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved.

Since telling Theodore about her illegitimate daughter's identity last summer, the chances for the two of them to meet have become less and less.

Theodore seemed to have become extremely busy. Apart from discussing business matters, the two of them hadn't sat down to drink a cup of tea or take a walk for a long time.

In the past month, they haven't even met once.It is said that Theodore has been living in the Earl of Walpole's mansion, and only sent his personal servant back to the Viscount Rio's mansion to pick up clothes a few times.

Pei Xiang thought, Theodore probably wanted to cut through the mess quickly and deliberately avoided her.

After bidding farewell to his reluctant friends, Pei Xiang boarded the big ship accompanied by Sophie and Mrs. Su Weici.She didn't stay long on the deck, but directly entered the cabin.

In the corridor leading to the first-class cabin, Pei Xiang met a noble lady whom he had known before.After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two talked about Mr. Peter's recent situation.

"Yes, he is very weak now, and he is also very afraid of the wind, so he didn't say goodbye to everyone one by one. After getting off the carriage, the steward didn't dare to delay, and pushed Mr. Peter into the cabin directly in the wheelchair. I think He should be resting in his room by now."

"Mr. Peter is too old to travel." Your Madam sighed.

Pei Xiang nodded and agreed:

"Who says it's not. But people are always homesick. He has missed his hometown very much in the past six months, and wants to find eternal rest in the churchyard in his hometown. Alas, how can we have the heart to refuse his wish."

Your Madam has long heard about "Mr. Peter"'s desire to return to France, so she is not at all unfamiliar and surprised when this topic is brought up at this time, and of course, she does not have much enthusiasm.

What she is more interested in is how much inheritance Pei Xiang can inherit from "Mr. Peter" in the future.

Hearing the other party's euphemistic question, Pei Xiang shook his head pretending to be confused:

"I didn't ask, and Mr. Peter didn't say anything about it. Still, I think there's enough to cover the cost of the trip."

The noble lady raised her lips and smiled, secretly thinking that a hundred trips would be enough.

Over the past ten years, Mr. Peter has solved many difficult and miscellaneous diseases, and has been formulating beauty and skin care creams for the ladies and ladies of the upper class.He himself is alone and has no particularly large expenses, so he must have saved a lot of money in the future.

People had guessed how Mr. Peter would distribute the property before, but one day, Miss Duran, who was born in France, turned out to be a distant relative of Mr. Peter.

Although there is almost no blood relationship between the two parties, they are always closer than strangers.In addition... It is said that this Miss Duran looks a bit like Mr. Peter's daughter who died young, so a large inheritance will fall on a young girl's head logically.

"Two days ago, I met Mrs. Boleman on Oxford Street. She didn't look very well. Is she sick?" The noble lady suddenly changed the subject.

Pei Xiang looked a little surprised, then shook his head:

"Maybe it's just that I didn't rest. I didn't hear that the Bleiman family invited a doctor. When I said goodbye to Norton and Alice, I saw that their expressions were normal, and there was no worry in their smiles. They should be fine. "

The noble lady nodded meaningfully:

"So, she really didn't have a good rest. Oh, spring is here, and people are getting older, so it's easy to think too much."

Pei Xiang smiled lightly, as if he didn't hear the lady's overtones.

She knew that the noble lady was mocking Mrs. Bleiman, because Mrs. Bleiman thought that Pei Xiang's dowry was too small to be worthy of William Grant.Unexpectedly, Pei Xiang's net worth became rich after going around and around, but it was impossible for her and William Grant to be together for a long time.

To be more precise, William Grant, the heir to the Viscount, seemed to have no intention of getting married, and he became even more taciturn, which made Mrs. Bleiman regret it very much.

Of course, the noble lady who insinuated Mrs. Boleman didn't really feel wronged, she was just used to gossip, ridicule and watch the excitement.Therefore, Pei Xiang would not respond to such a boring person.

The two chatted for a few more general words, and then separated.

Pei Xiang went to Mr. Peter's room first, and Sophie's husband Kent opened the door to signal her that everything was fine.

Walking into the bedroom of the suite, Pei Xiang took a look at the person lying on the bed. This "Mr. Peter" was actually the disguised Celina Varun. At this time, she was dazed and looked very weak.

Pei Xiang whispered to Kent:

"Let her eat on time in the past few days, and welcome people to visit her generously. At the same time, I have to invite the ship's doctor every day. Don't worry, my medicine will not give her the opportunity to tell the truth."

Kent nodded silently. He had previously guarded No. 23 Taole Street for Pei Xiang, so he was well aware of the master's ruthless methods, and he was very convinced of Pei Xiang himself.

"Miss, what shall we do with this Ms. Celina Warren after 'Mr. Peter' dies of illness in the future?"

"She abandoned me in Paris, so let her stay in Paris. I remember that lawyer Briggs said that her husband is also in Paris, so let them reunite."

"What if in the future..."

"It's no big deal. I had a minor operation on her face, and she can't see the original appearance anymore. There is no evidence, as long as I don't soften my heart, she will never be a threat."

——What's more, there are some problems with her memory, and when she talks about the past, she is confused. Who would believe her words?

Ken nodded and didn't ask any more questions, just doing his own thing in silence.

Pei Xiang stayed in "Mr. Peter"'s room for more than ten minutes, then left the old man's room with a worried face, and returned to his own room to rest.

The voyage went smoothly, and Pei Xiang soon arrived in France.

After landing, she acted according to the script she wrote before, and first lived in a place with beautiful scenery and few people.Then, she sent letters to relatives and friends in England, informing her of her current address and living environment, mainly to let Rochester not have to worry too much.

—In fact, Mr. Rochester saw me in a whole new light after I split a brick with my palm in front of him.

Sure enough, in Rochester's latest reply, he didn't tell Pei Xiang to pay attention to safety, but was a little worried about Pei Xiang's new neighbors.He sincerely asked Pei Xiang to protect the reputation of an English lady and not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings by the French.

A month later, "Mr. Peter" passed away, and Pei Xiang wrote several letters to the UK, this time mainly explaining the amount of property she could inherit and her recent plans.

In the letter, Pei Xiang said that she fell in love with Mr. Peter's hometown and planned to stay here for a while.I usually go to the nearby chapel to pray occasionally, and then visit Mr. Peter, who rests forever.

After arranging everything, Pei Xiang changed into men's clothes and set off alone.

The next stop, she was going to Jamaica on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean to meet Mr. Daniel Mason in person.