Chapter 78. Efforts

“Please do not give up my dear.” Nana raised her hand and stroked my hair. “He’s in a very confused place in his life right now. I don’t know the kind of hold that Elena has on him, but……”

“It’s love, Nana. It’s love. Gerald loves Elena as she does love him too. They care about each other and I was nearly depressed for a few days but it’s over now. It’s not wrong that he chose Elena over me, and I know that you love me, Nana.” I took her hand in mine. “I know that you do and I am greatly appreciative of that. But it’s OK if Gerard loves Elena and wants to be with her. I have no regrets and no resentment towards him and I only hope that their relationship will blossom.”

“Oh my sweet girl. You are really an angel and you do care about people around you. You have a very pure heart my child. And even if Gerald doesn’t see and appreciate it now, I’m sure there is a man out there who will. In truth I