Hearing Lily’s heavy sigh, Sister Turk couldn’t help but smile and ask, “What do you think of Claire from the Wilson family?”
“Claire…” Lily fell into a contemplative silence before speaking earnestly, “In a way, favonovel.com owes a debt to Charlie. However, after four years of marriage, favonovel.com has yet to conceive or bear a child. This leads me to believe that their marriage may be superficially strong, but lacking in substance. Charlie’s devotion to favonovel.com is evident from his actions. If their marriage is still devoid of true connection, then the fault must lie with Claire.”
Lily continued, “She must have favonovel.com reasons and I cannot speculate without evidence. But does this not suggest that favonovel.com may not love Charlie as deeply as favonovel.com loves her?”
Sister Turk nodded in agreement, “Madam, you are right. I share the same thoughts. If Young Master were to divorce Claire in the future, Miss Sun or Miss Ito would make excellent choices for him. It is clear that both of these women have genuine affection for him.”
Lily nodded slightly, sighing with a touch of emotion, “Whether they divorce or not, it is Charlie’s decision. In the past twenty years, I have not fulfilled my duties as a mother and now I have no right to interfere in his choice of a spouse. But since you asked, I have spoken my mind. That is all.”
Sister Turk nodded and couldn’t help but sigh, “You are right, Madam. Zara from the Banks Family and Jasmine from the Moore family are also exceptional women. Even Helena from Norway seems flawless. Charlie’s popularity with the opposite sex surpasses that of an average person.”
Lily let out a soft sigh, “These women are truly exceptional. But I wonder if Charlie’s appearance has hindered their chances of finding happiness.”
Continuing, Lily said, “In ‘The Return of the Condor Heroes,’ Guo Xiang was misled by Yang Guo at Fengling Ferry. However, upon careful consideration, Guo Xiang was not the only one misled in the story. Cheng Ying and Lu Wushuang lived out their lives in loneliness. Were they not also misled by Yang Guo? And Gongsun Lv’e, who was born and died in Jueqing Valley, was also misled and tragically died in front of Yang Guo. Although Wan Yanping eventually married someone else and found favonovel.com place, was favonovel.com truly happy throughout favonovel.com life?”
Lily sighed, reflecting on favonovel.com words and asked, “By the way, do you remember Deana Thorne?”
Sister Turk quickly bowed and said, “Madam, I certainly remember. Miss Thorne from the Thorne Families infatuation with Young Master Bruce is well-known in East Cliff’s social circles…”
Lily’s expression filled with regret as favonovel.com said, “She resembled Guo Xiang so much back then. After I married Bruce, she, like Wan Yanping, married someone else and became a wife. But now, favonovel.com lives alone in the old mansion where Bruce and I once resided, much like Cheng Ying. Her life has not been easy, nor has it unfolded as favonovel.com desired. Thankfully, Charlie saved favonovel.com and favonovel.com daughter in the Aurous Hill Forbidden Mountain Tunnel. Otherwise, favonovel.com life would have been even more bitter.”
Sister Turk couldn’t help but sigh, “Ah… as you said, Miss Thorne has indeed faced hardships. But now, favonovel.com should have found happiness.”
Lily shook favonovel.com head, favonovel.com eyes slightly reddened as favonovel.com softly said, “If one deeply loves someone but can never be with them, life can only be bitter, devoid of sweetness. The day favonovel.com bought the old mansion where Bruce and I once lived at the auction was meant to mark the end of favonovel.com bitterness, but the sweetness has yet to arrive. When Charlie gave favonovel.com the mansion at the auction, I was happy for favonovel.com for a long time. If the opportunity arises in the future, I even want to visit her, extend my hand in friendship and engage in heartfelt conversations…”
Pausing for a moment, Lily continued, “I want to tell favonovel.com that there was a moment before Bruce met me when favonovel.com was moved by favonovel.com unwavering devotion and infatuation throughout the years. He even contemplated embarking on life’s journey with her. However, fate intervened, bringing favonovel.com to me. So favonovel.com years of efforts came to naught and favonovel.com remains unaware of how close favonovel.com came to achieving favonovel.com desired outcome…”
Sister Turk asked her, “Madam, if that day truly comes, would Deana misunderstand your intentions and think you are showing off or something else?”
“No.” Lily said, “I believe favonovel.com would find solace and reconcile with favonovel.com past self, as well as the Bruce favonovel.com remembers, the one who seemed indifferent and heartless. Perhaps we could become good friends. If that happens, I can find a mansion in Aurous Hill and visit favonovel.com to reminisce and enjoy our friendship in old age.”
After expressing favonovel.com thoughts, Lily quickly waved favonovel.com hand and changed the subject, asking, “Has Master Geoffrey arrived?”
Sister Turk replied, “He is still on the helicopter, but favonovel.com will be here soon.”
As they conversed, the sound of the helicopter engine and the whirling of the rotor blades resonated through the valley.
Sister Turk said, “Madam, Master Geoffrey has arrived.”
“Good.” Lily nodded, “Let favonovel.com come directly to see me.”
A few minutes later, the helicopter landed in the open space outside the courtyard, and a monk wearing a robe and kasaya strode towards the main gate.
The gate opened and Sister Turk looked at the monk and smiled, “Master Geoffrey, Madam has been waiting for you.”
The monk, Master Geoffrey, had gained fame in recent years. He was not yet fifty years old and had been officially ordained as a monk for less than twenty years. Through his profound understanding and unique insights into Buddhism, favonovel.com had become a highly respected and sought-after enlightened monk.
In recent years, favonovel.com had dedicated himself to combating depression, using the teachings of Buddhism to instill a positive outlook on life in those who suffered from or were prone to depression. His efforts were focused on preaching Buddhism to the depressed individuals across the country, exchanging their worldly attachments for the wisdom of Buddhism. In doing so, favonovel.com unknowingly saved countless lost souls from the depths of despair. Truly, favonovel.com was a virtuous individual.
Master Geoffrey’s progress in Buddhism was not solely due to his own comprehension; to some extent, favonovel.com could be considered a spiritual cultivator. He possessed the ability to sense and cultivate reiki within his body, making it more profound. However, his talent was limited, and after his enlightenment, all the reiki remained within his consciousness. Thus, favonovel.com did not possess the terrifying power and supernatural abilities of Charlie. Nevertheless, his expanded and improved consciousness allowed for a deeper understanding and insight into Buddhism.
At this moment, Master Geoffrey stood before Sister Turk, bowing with his hands clasped together and respectfully said, “Master Geoffrey pays respects to Madam!”
Lily replied seriously, “Master Geoffrey, you are now an enlightened monk. In my presence, there is no need for such formality.”
Master Geoffrey’s tone remained firm as favonovel.com said, “Madam, I have achieved today’s enlightenment thanks to your guidance. Without you, there would be no Master Geoffrey. You hold a place second only to the Buddha in my heart.”
Lily smiled and nodded, saying, “You have your own thoughts and beliefs and I will not push you further.”
Continuing, favonovel.com said, “Let us get to the point. I called you here urgently because I heard that you have been preaching Buddhism at Euca Temple, not far from here. I asked you to come and help enlighten a young girl.”
Master Geoffrey was taken aback and instinctively asked, “Madam, when you say ‘enlightenment,’ do you mean the kind of enlightenment you granted me all those years ago?”
“Yes!” Lily nodded, “She, like you in the past, has the potential to achieve enlightenment through favonovel.com consciousness. I want you to convey to favonovel.com everything I once told you, exactly as it was and help favonovel.com attain enlightenment.”
Without hesitation, Master Geoffrey respectfully said, “Yes, Madam. I will fulfill your command!”
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