Chapter 649: Side Story 26: Ink-Dot Plum Fragrance (24)
“How co you’re back so soon?” Sophie Ortiz asked when she saw William Lane.
“I ca back right after work.” William Lane brought so fruit to Alia Smith, then turned to Sophie Ortiz and said, “You wish I’d co ho to find no one around?”
Sophie Ortiz narrowed her eyes as her maternal patience was wearing thin.
William Lane quickly changed his tone, “It was Jas who told . But… he only told after I got off work. So, you all ganged up to trick . And you too.”
William Lane looked at Alia Smith.
Sophie Ortiz unceremoniously smacked William Lane on the head, “What’s the matter? Picking on people? How did we trick you? Say it if you dare.”
“Mom,” William Lane looked at Sophie Ortiz, “I’m all grown up now, and you still hit on the head.”
“How old are you? You are over thirty.” Sophie Ortiz said, “I have to remind you of this.”
William Lane: “……”
Alia Smith was holding her laughter on the side.
“Alia, if he bullies you, just call .” Sophie Ortiz looked at Alia Smith, her tone turned gentle, “I’m going to help Aunt Cruz with cooking.”
“Aunt, I’ll help you.” Alia Smith stood up.
“No need.” Sophie Ortiz said, “Your hand is still injured, Rest well. We have plenty of people at ho, I just want to join the fun.”
After Sophie Ortiz left, William Lane gave Alia Smith a kiss.
Alia Smith quickly looked around. The living room was full of servants, but luckily no one was looking at them. She whispered, “What are you doing? Restrain yourself, there are people around.”
William Lane smiled and ruffled her hair, “Miss Alia, enjoying yourself, huh?”
“Yes.” Alia Smith said, “Grandpa and the uncles and aunts are all very kind to .”
“Yeah, my status is falling drastically.” William Lane laughed, “I didn’t know my status in the family could be such low.”
“That’s because they love you, that’s why they are so kind to .”
William Lane pinched her face, “It’s because you’re good, you’re outstanding, they like you.”
Alia Smith loved the family atmosphere of the Lane family, it was sothing she had never experienced before and had fantasized about countless tis.
In the evening, Alia Smith and William Lane stayed at the Lane’s ho.
When she went back to her room to take a bath, William Lane went with Old Master Lane to his room.
Whenever William Lane was at ho, before going back to his room at night, he would either accompany Old Master Lane back to his room, or go to Old Master Lane’s room to check on him, before returning to his room.
“Alia is a good girl.” Old Master Lane sat on the bed, “I chatted with her in the afternoon for a long ti, she talks elegantly and is very sincere. She is a kind and smart girl, and she is also motivated. I also know a little about her family situation.”
William Lane poured a glass of water and put the dicine Old Master Lane had to take before bedti in his hand.
Old Master Lane took the dicine, “She’s a girl with a hard life. Must treat her well.”
“I know.”
“When she marries into our family, it is the sa as when Lila and Alie married into other families.” Old Master Lane said, “Lila and Alie have the Lane family as their backbone. Even if sothing happens in the future, the Lane family will always be behind them, they can always return to a ho. But Alia has none, she turns around and she’s alone.”
William Lane listened to Old Master Lane’s words.
“Don’t ever bully her.” Old Master Lane said, “There are too many variables in life, and so is love. Especially in today’s society, with so many temptations in a colorful world. I know you’re a good boy, what I said is just a possibility.”
Although William Lane and his siblings were all grown up, Old Master Lane was always concerned about them, offering advice for anything: “In case there are any problems with your relationship, don’t do anything that wrongs her. Everything should be discussed and reasoned, and resolved peacefully. Ensure her future livelihood.”
“Grandpa, I know.”
“Of course, my greatest hope is that you two stay together for a lifeti.” Old Master Lane said, “So, don’t bully her, or make her suffer.”
“We will.” William Lane said.
Old Master Lane laughed, “I’m more worried about spoiling her, where will I get the heart to bully her?”
William Lane also laughed, tacitly agreeing with Old Master Lane’s words.
…
Once Alia Smith moved in, she stayed with the Lane family for a whole week and showed no signs of leaving.
Even when Alia Smith went to the Dance Association, she went with Sophie Ortiz.
The people of the Dance Association thought Sophie Ortiz was taking on another student.
After all, Alia Smith’s excellence was obvious to all, and Sophie Ortiz liked her very much.
However… after further inquiries, everyone found out that Sophie Ortiz was not taking on a student, but a daughter-in-law.
Once this matter beca public in the Dance Association, Sophie Ortiz was worried that Alia Smith would feel burdened, so she talked to her about it after they got ho.
At ho, Alia Smith obediently agreed.
Seeing how good-natured and soft-spoken Alia Smith was, Sophie Ortiz still feared that she would be affected by those unpleasant rumors.
She still worried about her. However, a few days later, Sophie Ortiz found that Alia Smith was only soft-spoken to them.
She could be very assertive.
For the next few days, she remained calm and did not confront anyone who was making ill-bred remarks.
Until… she figured out who was leading the rumors and who they were following.
Alia Smith pulled that person from the practice room to the bathroom in front of more than a dozen people.
They were both in the restroom for twenty minutes, when they ca out, the other girl didn’t look any different on the outside, but she was crying.
And she was clearly afraid of Alia Smith.
Also, when soone asked her if Alia Smith had beaten her, she adamantly denied it.
Afterwards, this girl was good in front of Alia Smith.
No one knew what had happened.
But they knew that after that, the distasteful words disappeared — at least no one dared to say them openly anymore.
Sophie Ortiz was curious and asked Alia Smith what had happened in the bathroom.
In front of them, Alia Smith was still obedient and soft-spoken and looked easy to bully. But she actually answered honestly, “I beat her up.”
At that ti, William Lane, Lila, Harton Clark, and Alie Quentin were all at ho. Upon hearing her answer, they all looked at her simultaneously.
Alia Smith held a cup of hot water in her hand, and spoke softly, “I did so research beforehand on where to hit her that would hurt but not physically harm her too much, and also scare her.”
The entire living room was silent.
Alia Smith continued, “I also observed her personality and knew how to scare her most effectively. We’re just young girls, very easy to scare.”
William Lane chuckled.
Lila also smirked.
Alie Quentin picked up a cup from the coffee table and clinked it against Alia Smith’s, “Sister-in-law, cheers. So that’s your style. Your appearance doesn’t match your personality. I even thought I’d scare you if I spoke too loudly. Turns out my sister-in-law is also a veteran of the world.”
Alia Smith laughed uncomfortably.
Sophie Ortiz gently patted Alie Quentin on the head, “What a bunch of nonsense.”
Alie Quentin pouted.
Andrew Lane said, “This is good. It prevents her from being bullied outside.”
“Right.” Sophie Ortiz agreed, “You can’t stand anyone’s bullying, just do your thing, and have your family back you up. If anything cos up, let William handle it.”
Alia Smith’s heart ward.
William Lane: “……” He couldn’t even rember the last ti his mother called him “William.”
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