2206 The situation is tense
The light fragrance of tea lingered in the room. It seemed to have no special taste, but unconsciously, the mood slowly settled down. The tranquility of a bowl of tea soup lingered on the fingertips, and then the fingertips touched the tea bowl. I was accidentally burned, and my heart palpitations broke the tranquility for a moment. Only then did I realize that the sweet taste in my mouth was clear and long, and those complicated thoughts disappeared without a trace amidst the noise and chaos..
The sound of drizzle falling outside the window came to my ears, like a symphony played by nature..
“On a cold winter afternoon, the fireplace is burning, quietly listening to the sound of drizzle tapping on the window lattice, holding a cup of hot tea in both hands, and reading the pages of Ray-Bradbury. This is the most beautiful thing in the world that I can imagine. Happiness. Ah, I forgot, it is second only to standing on the stage and performing.”
At that time, although Renly was young and mature, he still maintained an innocent heart. He curled up on the sofa in the study and built his own little world. After practicing in the ensemble, he enjoyed the small happiness and his contented expression. It made the other siblings laugh endlessly——
The youngest one pretends to be the most mature. He is obviously a little carrot, but he seems to have experienced many vicissitudes of life. How can they not laugh?？
In the blink of an eye, nearly twenty years have passed. The four siblings have grown into different figures, but they can no longer find the tacit understanding and lightness they had when they laughed together, although she didn't like hanging out with them back then. However, she now seemed to understand Renly's state of mind back then, and those vague words became extremely clear at this moment, and Elf couldn't help but fall into a dazed state..
How long has it been since she calmed down and listened to the sound of rain?？
“Sorry, did I bother you? "A deep voice came from her ears, interrupting Elf's thoughts. Her fingertips subconsciously closed up, and then they touched the rim of the teacup. She couldn't help but burn it, which made her fingertips Curled up, my heart also curled up..
But Elf was Elf after all, and she concealed her panic perfectly. She picked up the tea cup and felt the hotness carefully. She used the heat of other fingers to relieve the pain of her index finger, and then gradually He calmed down and took a sip of the clear tea soup gracefully and calmly..
“Oh, you didn't add milk? are you sure? I thought you still didn’t like the original flavor, and would prefer to use milk to neutralize the slight bitterness in it; but I always think that after the bitterness in the original tea soup subsides, you can taste the sweetness in it. How about, after trying it, you still like it ? "The slightly hoarse voice sounded from the right side. At this time, Elf raised her sight and turned around to look over..
A simple white sweater paired with jeans. There is no extra matching. Even the short hair that slightly covers the eyebrows is not taken care of. There is even a tuft of hair that suddenly sticks up. The hazy eyebrows reveal a trace of laziness. Look at it. When you get up, you should look like you just woke up..
She thought that he should be exhausted now, after all, she still had no news; but...he was sleeping, and then talked relaxedly, as if this was a normal and simple afternoon, enjoying a cup of afternoon tea. Leisurely, still immersed in the comfort of life and death.
The impression of Renly should not be like this; but... how had she ever truly understood Renly?？
“I thought you weren't at home." Elf ignored Renly's question and continued to complain..
Renly didn't care at all, and had no consciousness of being caught, "I thought you didn't believe it at all, so you were waiting in my living room..”
Then, Renly slowly picked up the chocolate biscuit on the table, put it into his mouth, bit off a corner, and chewed it carefully; his unhurried, unhurried, and heartless look made Ai Erph is a little uncomfortable with it - this is not the Renly she expected..
“She shouldn't have gone there." Elf said calmly, but it was not a question, but a statement. The fact stated calmly carried a strong force, pressing towards Renly - although it was not a condemnation, it was More than condemnation, there is a hint of anxiety.
But what is she worried about?？
“You shouldn't be here." Renly replied calmly without raising his eyes, as if he didn't even notice the deeper meaning in Elf's words..
Elf did not flinch, and just stared at Renly quietly; then Renly raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at Elf, and there was a mocking smile in his eyes, as if he was taunting Elf. Fu's nosy, "I guess we are all challenging taboos..”
“Renly." Elf didn't like the look in Renly's eyes. Her words were neither sharp nor harsh, but her rigid voice revealed a hint of coldness..
Unfortunately, Renly didn't buy it at all, "If this is your purpose, then I think you are too late, so is there any original meaning?？”
Those meaningful words hit Elf head-on, pressing down on Elf's weak spot without showing any signs of weakness..
Elf is caring about Edith - or rather, she is worried about Edith.
In fact, Elf's appearance in the Prince's Garden already explained many problems - Renly had just returned to London from Dublin this morning and finished all filming of "The Lobster"; and then Elf came directly to visit her. , if it is a coincidence, it is absolutely impossible.
What's more, Elf's determination and toughness reveal clues everywhere. There may be other possibilities, but Edith is obviously the best answer..
But...Renly doesn't buy it.
As he said, if you start caring about Edith now, it is already too late; if you are just worried that Edith's behavior may damage the reputation of the "Hall" family, then Renly doesn't care even more. Whether it is caring Or worried, or something else, he doesn't care.
Through Arthur and Edith, Renly knew Elf's actions: she left the Hall family, she devoted herself to her work as a doctor, and she was officially independent; but to be honest, Renly didn't care about Elf. There is not much bond between us, so why pretend to be brothers and sisters?？
Renly didn't think he owed Elf an explanation, nor did Edith owe Elf an explanation. What's more, Renly always hesitated: Elf could really get rid of the shackles of the family and break free. Chasing freedom? Or maybe, at the critical moment, she still couldn't give up the weight carried by the name "Hall"？
He knows that Elf has her persistence, but he is not her.
Elf could feel the toughness and even provocation in Renly's words. Instead, she calmed down and said, "Renly, don't be so childish.".”
Sure enough, Elf is still Elf.
Renly couldn't help but chuckle, "So, this is the first day you know me.？”
There was not much concealment in the sarcasm and joking between the words. Although it was not sharp, it was enough to make Elf uncomfortable..
“Elf, I am an actor, and a good one. Now that I have left the stage and the camera, I am more inclined to be real. Therefore, those exquisite and delicate performances should be left in social situations. You are not a mother, You won't be a mother either, so why not make things simpler?.”
The words were understated, without ridicule or contempt, just stating a fact with a smile, but the coldness hidden in Renly's words was like the biting coldness of winter, slightly stinging the surface of Elf's skin, and the tense The atmosphere just filled the air.
Renly is still the same Renly, but Elf is no longer the same Elf: the changes and touches radiating from the inside out have made her lose her original unswerving stance, and her life has fallen into a trap. She fell into a wavering chaos, and then she retreated steadily..
Elf knew that her behavior was very abnormal, and it had always been like this today, from her impatience when facing Philip, to her sentimentality while listening to the rain quietly, to her restraint when facing Renly... This was not her. Moreover, it was not just an abnormality. , she doesn’t even recognize herself anymore.
But the problem is that Elf is aware of the dilemma but can't find the answer. Thinking about it seriously, she doesn't know the purpose of coming to the Prince's Garden today..
Does she want to save Edith, or does she want to condemn Renly? Does she care about Edith, or does she want to get rid of the influence of negative emotions? Is she ready to get close, or does she get close and then cut off the last connection so that she can leave completely... She I don’t know, she doesn’t know anything.
Those contradictions, hesitations, and hesitations put her in a state of tug-of-war, and her chaotic thoughts destroyed her thinking rhythm; when she appeared in front of Renly, she became embarrassed. In fact, this was not surprising at all. Because she has been like this recently.
She left the Hall family, she tried to cut off all ties with the family, she decided to stay out of it completely, and all "Hall" things had nothing to do with her. If it was before, she could do it, she could make it rationally and coldly judge, then make decisions based on your own judgment and bear all consequences.
She will not regret or hesitate.
But this time it was different. She couldn't calm down, about the rumors about the charity auction, about George and Elizabeth's actions, about the disintegration of the Hall family...and then, about Edith's disappearance...she tried to keep herself rational. , but his thoughts are always disrupted by confusing news, so that he is not sure：
What does she hope for? Leave? Or leave? Did she wish to ignore it? Or take control of the situation？
She has no idea what she is thinking.
In the past, she thought these things were very simple and clear, and it was not difficult to cut them off cleanly. Reason is reason, and emotion is emotion. This is the creed she has pursued all her life. But now, things have quietly changed, and she don't even know the reason.
At this moment, looking at Renly in front of her, Elf didn't know how to refute.
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