My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 682 Being Too Kind
I looked at Gary, who smiled but didn't say anything. I had heard from Ezekiel that Gary used to be his best right-hand man but
had missed out on many opportunities for improvement since starting to work for me. While I felt guilty about it, he added that
this might not be a bad situation for Gary either.
Then, I concurred with Waylen, "Yes, Ezekiel had previously praised Gary."
Gary looked surprised and asked, "What did Mr. Hastings praise me for?"
Feeling discontented, Waylen asked, "Didn't he ever praise me?"
Is Waylen jealous?
While having that thought, I smiled and replied, "Mr. Briar, you just asked me to speak the truth. Honestly, Ezekiel never praised
you."
Waylen's face instantly fell.
"What did Mr. Hastings praise me for?"
Gary kept asking about this.
"He praised you for being capable and considerate in handling matters."
Upon hearing that, he smiled. "It's all thanks to his teachings."
"Huh? Is Ezekiel really good at handling matters? I heard he has a casual personality and thought he didn't understand social
norms. Of course, I'm talking about him from over a decade ago."
Waylen replied, "He understands social norms but chooses not to confirm. More precisely, he's too lazy to conform to them. Mr.
Hastings doesn't bother with this world."
I commented, "He is someone who stays true to his heart."
Gary added, "The victim has been bullied for so long that he no longer wants to be bullied. So, he became a bully himself."

I asked instinctively, "Does he still bully others now?"
Waylen answered, "He does."
"One of you is Mr. Xenos' assistant while the other is my assistant, yet you both seem to know a lot about him."
Both of them smiled and remained silent, ending the topic.
Twenty minutes later, Alicia came out of the airport. Perhaps she was used to her previous lifestyle, so she wore a silk dress,
showcasing her well-maintained figure and excellent temperament.
Although she was growing older, she took good care of herself.
She looked like a typical noblewoman.
I took the flowers from Gary and happily called out to her. When she heard my voice and looked up, she smiled at me.
After she arrived before us, I handed her the flowers and helped her with her luggage. I said, "My parents are waiting for you at
the restaurant. Though I said we could have a meal at home, they insisted on taking you out as a way to welcome you."
I had contacted my parents before I came.
So they had already reserved a private room in a restaurant.
Not only would my parents be there, but also Clair and his wife.
Alicia smiled. "There's no need for such formalities, but thank you."
Then, Gary took the luggage from my hands, and I casually linked arms with Alicia. Smiling, I urged her, "Let's go."
Gary and Waylen followed behind us. When Alicia saw no one was around us, she apologized to me, "I... I'm sorry for how I
treated you in the past."
Alicia suddenly apologized to me.
Surprised, I quickly assured her, "It's fine. Back then, I had just started dating Shawn, and it's normal for you to have your own
expectations regarding your daughter-in-law. Besides, it's all in the past. You can make it up to me by liking me more."
When Alicia heard that, she was taken aback and then smiled.

She praised and advised me, "You are a tolerant child, and I can see that you also have a kind heart and are very understanding.
But as Shawn's wife, you must learn to control your kindness. I'm not trying to teach you anything but advising. Ree, the path
Shawn has chosen will have a lifetime worth of dangers. There are countless people who want to plot against him and bring him
down, and when they can't find a way to get him, they will turn their attention to his weakness, which is you. So you must take
him into account whenever you're doing anything and consider whether it will affect him. Don't give others a chance to take
advantage of you."
While nodding, I assured her, "I understand. I will be more cautious and careful in the future. Mom, you have busied yourself with
my father and Shawn's matters all your life, so can I ask you for advice if I don't understand something? You can relay all your
experience to me."
Alicia looked surprised and commented, "You're an interesting child."
I grinned and said, "I'm a good learner."
"Okay. We'll talk about it later."
Afterward, I brought Alicia to the largest restaurant in Bryxton. When we entered the room, my parents, as well as Clair and his
wife, stood up. They came over to greet us, saying, "It must have been a long journey."
Alicia politely replied, "Thank you, everyone."
Since she wasn't a talkative person, she basically only answered the questions she was asked during the meal while
occasionally asking me a few questions.
Once dinner was over, Waylen escorted us back to the Xenos' Residence.
The villa was not far from the previous one but several times larger. The front yard's lawn was also several times bigger than the
other, with lisianthus planted everywhere. The flowers were meticulously arranged in flower beds, forming various patterns. In
addition to lisianthus, there were many other flowers.
All of them were in full bloom.
Among those flowers, I recognized white orchids and jasmine.
In the center of the lawn was an artificial pond.

The water lilies in the pond were in full bloom.
Meanwhile, the castle-like villa also looked beautiful, with more than one villa on the land. When Waylen saw me looking around,
he explained, "There are a total of five villas on this property. There's one for Old Mrs. Xenos, one for the Little Lady and Little
Master, one for the servants, and one for Master Eilam. The remaining one is for you and Mr. Xenos. The dining room is located
in your villa."
Although there were five villas in this courtyard, the other four were relatively smaller. They were basically just a single detached
house with several rooms and living rooms. Meanwhile, the large villa looked like a standard mansion.
I was about to speak when Waylen explained to Alicia, "Old Mrs. Xenos, this separate villa is prepared to ensure you have your
peace and quiet. The things you own in the Xenos Manor have been moved here, and Mr. Xenos specifically instructed that
although the villas are temporarily divided, they are for the children to use when they grow up. For now, everyone will live
together as much as possible. Mr. Xenos bought this villa with long-term plans in mind. This is his home in Bryxton, so he has
carefully arranged for everything, including Skyler and River's future, that's all."
Based on my understanding of Shawn, he wouldn't let Waylen explain these things. At most, he would only instruct Waylen on
what to do.
Alicia Haiss nodded to show her understanding. "I don't mind where I live, so you don't have to explain anything. I understand
Shawn's personality, so I'll live in the villa you arranged for me. I feel comfortable staying alone."
"As you wish, Old Mrs. Xenos. You will surely like that villa because Mr. Xenos personally designed it."
With the principle of respecting our elders, Waylen led us to Alicia's villa, which was just a few meters beside ours. So, it didn't
matter whether Waylen explained anything.
But he still did...
It seemed like Waylen did have a knack for handling things.
"Old Mrs. Xenos, do you recognize this door?"