Ch. 29: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 29

Chapter 29Bianca hesitated, then turned back with a forced smile. "Aunt Edwards, do you have something else to say?"

Bonnie looked at her, her tone cold. "You’re here to buy clothes too, but this coat isn’t for you, is it?"

Bianca’s face stiffened. "I bought it for someone else."

Bonnie saw through her but chose not to press further. She crossed her arms and continued, "Bianca, you’re a public figure. You know what’s right and what’s wrong. Just because I’ve turned a blind eye doesn’t mean I approve. Don’t wait until things blow up and regret it later. I’m not Siena—you can’t just do as you please around me."

Bianca’s face turned pale, and her eyes reddened at Bonnie’s words. She clenched her fingers tightly and responded weakly, "I understand, Aunt Edwards."

Bonnie didn’t look at her, simply letting out a cold snort.

Feeling humiliated, Bianca staggered slightly and was helped away by her assistant, Cleo.

Bonnie turned to Norah with a smile. "Norah, since we’ve run into each other, how about a drink?"

"Sure, Auntie. There’s a coffee shop next door. Let’s go there."

The two of them headed to the coffee shop.

Even though Bonnie wasn’t around the Edwards family much, she still cared about Norah and Kevin. She asked, "You and Kevin have been married for three years now. Have you thought about having a child?"

Norah hesitated, unsure how to respond.

Bonnie, still hopeful, continued, "Norah, you know I don’t have children. Kevin is like a son to me, and I’ve been waiting for you two to give me a grandchild. My friends, who are younger than me, already have grandchildren."

Norah sipped her coffee, aware of how close Kevin was to Bonnie—closer even than to his own mother, Siena. The relationships within the Edwards family were complicated. Kevin hadn’t grown up with the family and was only brought back by Bonnie when he was older. Siena had been distant toward him, while Bonnie was the one who truly cared for him.

Norah wasn’t sure whether she should mention that she and Kevin were on the brink of divorce. She didn’t want to dash Bonnie’s hopes. "Auntie, Kevin and I are still young, and we’re focused on our careers. Maybe in a few years, we’ll think about it."

She had given a similar response to Siena, who had criticized her for not having children. But Siena knew well that Kevin had never been affectionate with Norah—he had never even touched her. He was simply using her. But Bonnie was different; she genuinely cared for Norah, and Norah didn’t want to let her down.

Bonnie noticed Norah’s hesitation and guessed the truth. She asked gently, "Are things still the same between you and Kevin?"

Norah was unsure what Bonnie meant. "What do you mean, Auntie?"

"I know how your marriage to Kevin came about." Norah immediately lowered her head.

"Don’t misunderstand," Bonnie said kindly, taking Norah’s hand. "I don’t think you married Kevin with ulterior motives. My father liked you, which is why he wanted you to marry Kevin. He was a wise man, and I agree with his choice."

Bonnie’s words gave Norah some reassurance. "Auntie, why did Grandpa Edwards choose me?"

Norah had never fully understood. Her father had been in debt, and her family background wasn’t on par with the Edwards family. Yet, Grandpa Edwards had paid off their debt and arranged her marriage to Kevin. It felt like a miracle.

Bonnie smiled. "I think Kevin will grow to love you."

"My father felt a lot of guilt toward Kevin. His wish was for Kevin to find happiness." Bonnie paused, then added with a meaningful tone, "That’s something Bianca can’t give him. My father would never have allowed Kevin to be with her."

Norah frowned, puzzled. Why would Grandpa Edwards, who had given Kevin everything, feel guilty? And why was he so against Kevin being with Bianca?

Still, Norah couldn’t help feeling inadequate. "I’ve let Grandpa Edwards down."

"Don’t say that. I think Kevin cares for you. He hasn’t tired of you after all this time." Bonnie smiled, then added with a hint of amusement, "He’s just not very bright when it comes to relationships. He doesn’t know how to make his wife happy. Kevin’s been a bit dense since he was a child, and our Norah has had to endure that. I’ll have to give him a little guidance!"

Norah replied softly, "He’s not stupid."

Kevin just didn’t love her.