Chapter 919 A Knock At The Window

The past was still vivid in Arthur's mind.

Andrea got into a nasty fight with her mother when she was young. Her mother was used to ordering everyone around and would never take no for an answer. Andrea was like the moon and her mother was like the sun; they were always at odds.

Although Andrea was a kind person, she had inherited her mother's stubbornness. Nothing could change her mind once it is already made up.

Andrea's mother, Eleanor Yu, was the chief of Yu Sea City. She was a headstrong woman and a feminist who believed that women were not below men. She hoped that her daughter would take over the position after her and lead the city one day.

But Andrea had met Allen, who was an ambitious young man who had strong male pride.

Allen had persuaded Andrea to leave everything behind and leave the city with him. He promised that he would take care of her.

Andrea's decision made Eleanor furious. Her daughter was born to be a queen. How could she spend the rest of her life performing the duties of a doting wife?

But Andrea had made up her mind. She was ready to risk anything just to be with Allen.

When Andrea was left with the choice to either be with her mother or Allen, she chose to be with Allen without thinking twice.

Therefore, she had to cut all ties with Eleanor and their relationship just fell apart.

As Carla listened to Arthur telling her about her mother's past, she was able to imagine what he must have gone through.

His only daughter had chosen to leave him for a man and had not contacted him for over thirty years. It must have hurt him so much to live a life without his daughter.

"Oh, I almost forgot."

Carla tapped her head and pulled out a small photo album from her pocket. Carla had collected all the pictures of her mother and decided to give it to her grandfather. He would be happy to see how his daughter had been living all these years.

"Grandpa, this a collection of the pictures of my mother and our family. This is for you." she said, giving the photo album to him.

Arthur's eyes widened in surprise and a small smile tugged on the corners of his lips.

"That's very thoughtful, my child! Thank you."

Arthur smiled gratefully and slowly clasped the photo album with his trembling hands. He eagerly opened it and began to skim the photographs, one after the other, taking in every tiny littl

l ask Carol to guard the door.

I'll give her clear instructions about the way out. So when you decide to leave, you can go back with her."

Carrie winked and slipped something into Carla's pocket.

"Callie, you might need this. One has to be prepared at all times, you know?"

She knocked on the window before quickly leaving.

Carla was standing on the spot with her mouth hanging open in shock.

Before she could see what Carrie had given her, she saw the window open.

Steven froze when he saw Carla standing by the window.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

Carla shoved her hand in her pocket and frowned. "Are you all right?"

Steven sank into silence.

"You can come in and see if I'm okay."

He closed the window and opened the door.

The room was dimly lit and Carla nearly knocked down a shelf as she entered. She quickly rushed forward and held it upright, preventing it from falling.

"I'm not coming inside. You look like you're fine. I'll leave now."

Carla bit her lips nervously and stopped in front of the door. She did not want to arouse any suspicion by visiting a man late at night.

The dim light bounced on Steven's face.

He was looking dull and his usual bright face had lost its charm. "What's wrong with your hand?"

Carla frowned as she noticed that his hand was wrapped in thick gauze.

"I'm fine. You said you wanted to leave. I think you should go,"

Steven hissed through his teeth as he clenched his hand tightly.

The room was dark and Carla did not notice the beads of sweat that had formed on his forehead.