Chapter 1155:

George smiled as he sipped water. “Ah yes, their love was deep and true. They loved each other more profoundly than anyone else could.” He paused, then added, “Yet, before they fully committed, they faced many challenges. Some stories might be tough to believe, but they shaped their relationship. Through these challenges, they came to understand and fully accept one another, ultimately providing unwavering support.”

George noticed Elyse’s distant look and asked, “Can you accept that your dad jumped into another relationship right after splitting from your mom?”

“Jumping from one to another right after their split?” Elyse’s voice wavered, her world seemingly unraveling. “How could he do that?”

George chuckled softly. “Hard to believe, right? After a heated argument, neither your mom nor dad could back down. In her frustration, your mom suggested they break up. Your dad agreed and flew out here afterward. On the plane, he quickly became involved with a blonde woman who had been flirting with him.”

Elyse’s face twisted in confusion. “I can’t process this. How could he do that?”

“I understand. It’s difficult,” George said. “We always struggle to grasp the choices of others, especially when we’re not the ones living their story.” George paused, then added, “But remember, they’re the main characters in their own lives, not us. How things unfold is up to them.”

Elyse considered his words for a moment before responding, “I understand. Please go on.”

“Well, it didn’t take long for your dad to end things with the blonde. She called him useless, slapped him, and dumped him.”

“This is how I imagined it would turn out,” Elyse muttered, surprised.

George lifted his head as if lost in thought. “After that, Rickey started to calm down. His mood grew heavier each day—whether he was eating, sleeping, or just sitting, he seemed weighed down by something. When I had time, I would check on him, just to make sure he was doing okay. Eventually, I got concerned enough to ask him what was really bothering him.”

Curious, Elyse asked, “What was troubling him?”

With a slight smirk, George recalled, “He said he was trying to find answers deep within himself. The truth is, not everyone can fully understand their own feelings, not even your dad. He was trying to make sense of the chaos in his mind.”

George then shifted the conversation back to Elyse. “So, have you figured out your own feelings?”

Elyse froze. “My feelings? Have I not figured them out yet?”

George laughed lightly. “If you had, why are two men still hovering around you? There should only be one, shouldn’t there?”

Feeling awkward, Elyse rubbed her nose and deflected, “Let’s not talk about that right now. I want to hear how my parents ended up back together.”

Taking a slow sip of water, George replied, “I’m not telling you the rest today. Once you’ve made sense of your own feelings, I’ll finish the story.”