Chapter 1344
Lorraine 32
Chapter 1344 Lorraine 32
“Everyone wants to be seen positively by others, but in my elder sister’s eyes,” she gave a bitter smile, “my image in her eyes has long been shattered beyond repair.”
Tan You glanced at her and thought that she still had some self-awareness. Perhaps this was the only good thing about Luo Lin?
Lorraine sighed, her voice low: "The only people I've ever wronged in my life are my family. As for Williams, I believe I have a clear conscience. But the love I longed for didn't come to fruition, and he wasn't the boy I imagined. He's really... just average."
Tan You glanced casually at the tree canopy where Antonio was hiding, then looked at Lorraine with a mocking expression: "You came to me because you wanted to know just how much you regret it?"
"Do you find a moment of peace through these confessions? I am not a member of the Houston family, and I cannot speak for their forgiveness."
"My elder sister is really heartless; she won't even try to comfort me," Lorraine said, half-jokingly, though it was unclear whether she meant it sincerely or was just complaining.
Tan You chuckled. With Luo Lin's overly assertive personality, one couldn't be too kind to her.
"Why didn't you expose Jacqueline and Williams' affair when my eldest sister broke off her engagement on her wedding day?" Lorraine looked up at the sky and asked this question after a long time.
Tan You thought for a moment: "The world is harsh on women. You've been in the capital for three years, and there have been countless rumors and gossip. Rumors about Jacqueline and Williams have also been rampant. Some things don't need me to say; everyone already knows."
"It's just because Dubert and the Browns are so powerful that they can only bully you, the weakest link. Even if the affair is exposed, as long as the Brown family doesn't fall, Jacqueline won't suffer any loss."
Lorraine looked up: "Family, it's always the family."
"I truly regret it now, I regret why I hid it from my family back then. If only... if only time could turn back..."
Tan You interrupted her: "Time has already turned back, otherwise you would have perished at the age of 23. Hoping to start all over again to make up for past mistakes is the behavior of a coward."
"The only thing you can do is atone for your past sins, not run away from them, even if it is helpful, it is very shameful."
Tartarus clicked his tongue: "She's got a fragile heart. Aren't you afraid she might do something rash?"
"Even if you can't accept it, you have to bear it. You've spent the first half of your life running away from responsibility. Now, are you going to continue running away from the responsibilities that are rightfully yours?"
Lorraine was stumped by the question. Her eyes darted around as she looked at Tan You: "Elder sister, the family is now under Louis's control. I'm neither good at academics nor martial arts, so how am I supposed to take responsibility?"
"To urge Louis to get married sooner? To have more children?"
Tan You scoffed, "As a talent awakener, you should be looking for a husband. You're placing all the burdens on Louis while enjoying the easy life of the clan leader's older sister. Where does such a cheap deal come from?"
“I taught Louis to be exceptionally capable, not to serve you.”
Tartarus translated for Tan You: "Your only value now is to give birth to excellent offspring for the Houston family and to ensure the continuation and expansion of the Houston family."
Tan You said meaningfully, "Many people hope to have pure love, but most of the time, this kind of pure love is extremely rare. In this world, love is always accompanied by self-interest."
"He always wants something from you, whether it's your beauty, power, or money."
Lorraine sat up: "Isn't there any pure love?"
Tan You chuckled: "So-called love, in essence, is just an exchange of benefits between lovers. It's just that love veils this exchange of benefits, which is why everyone pursues it." "Expecting someone to give you pure love is itself a form of coercion."
Tartarus, always eager for drama, remarked, "Is she about to cry? She doesn't seem like the resilient type."
Tan You chuckled. Luo Lin wanted to be sentimental, but she couldn't feel sentimental at all. In the end, she could only kneel down in front of Tan You helplessly: "Elder sister, I will listen to you. I will find a husband for you when we get back."
“I have already let my family down in many ways, and now it is time for me to make amends.”
"It's a pity that no matter how much I regret it, I will never see my elders again."
Tan You added, "Louis is in charge of his own life. In these sixteen years, he has devoted himself to developing and expanding the Houston family. He has endured all kinds of deceit and treachery in his daily life, and I hope that marriage will be his last sanctuary."
"I hope he finds a soulmate and they can support each other through life."
Lorraine complained, "Eldest sister, you really favor him. I'm so jealous."
Tan You: "When I ask you to find a husband, I don't mean you should just pick anyone. I will carefully select someone who is of good character and integrity, not someone who is only attracted by sweet words."
Lorraine said helplessly, "Fine, I'll listen to you. I only have one request: he has to have a good temper and be able to tolerate me."
Tan You chuckled. "So you've already chosen someone?"
She said nothing more, only twitched her fingertips slightly, and soon Tan You and Tartarus disappeared from the spot. Left behind, Lorraine took a deep breath, then lay down again on the leaves in the forest, quietly waiting for the griffin to return.
It's been almost two months since we returned to Silent Hill, and the hill is bustling with activity. Countless mages, swordsmen, and even alchemists are appearing in Silent Hill, all seeking employment with the Houston family.
Since the Houston family issued a recruitment notice two months ago, countless people have flocked to Silent Hill. The requirements are already quite stringent; firstly, applicants must be under forty years old.
Secondly, he has a clean personal background.
Finally, unmarried individuals will be given priority consideration.
With these three criteria listed, everyone understands the situation. It seems Lorraine Houston is looking for a husband; and considering the timeline, the other party is currently 36 years old.
Who wouldn't want to rise to the top in one step? Therefore, among these young men who came to participate in the recruitment, there were many men from major noble families. Although they were not the eldest sons or legitimate heirs, they were still legitimate members of the direct line.
Without some real power, how dare they come here? Although it's called marrying into the family, being the son-in-law of a god-favored person is definitely different.
Lorraine leaned against the windowsill of the attic, watching the people coming and going in the family compound, and yawned listlessly.
Tan You and Tartarus seemed to have never left the family castle, still playing chess in their old spots. Everything was exactly the same as before, except that Lorraine had replaced Louis.
Tartarus held the chess piece, pondering his next move, while also teasing Lorraine: "There are so many men here who are more handsome than Williams at the marriage contest, didn't you find anyone you liked?"