Chapter 557: To Be a "Wife," One Must Bear Its Burdens
But now, look at this—Caden Lockwood is hiding so many things from her, and it seems like he has no intention of telling her anything at all.
"Suit yourself." Evelyn Morgan spoke without any warmth in her tone, "When L reaches out to me, I’ll let you know! Are you done talking? Can I get up to eat now?"
Hearing the dissatisfaction in Evelyn Morgan’s voice, Caden Lockwood held her in his arms, not allowing her to leave just yet.
The moment she stood up, his arms felt empty, and the sense of loss was as if he were about to lose her.
"Evelyn." Caden Lockwood’s voice was low and hoarse, "I want you to live well, without getting involved in all those schemes and intrigues."
The latter half was, in a way, his explanation for why he hadn’t told her so many things.
"But as your wife," Evelyn Morgan paused, then continued, "I’m inevitably going to come into contact with those schemes."
Hearing this, Caden Lockwood’s breath caught.
He opened his mouth but was at a loss for words against Evelyn Morgan’s statement.
He had to admit, what she said was true.
No matter how much he wanted to protect her, as long as she was with him, she would unavoidably get tangled up in those unpleasant affairs.
By giving her the title of "Mrs. Lockwood," he had already placed her in a not-so-simple living environment.
The circle he lived in seemed glamorous on the surface but was full of manipulation behind the scenes.
After all, to live better, many people have to step on others to achieve their goals.
The environment is like this; he couldn’t change it with his own strength alone.
"I’ll try my best," Caden Lockwood tightened his arms, holding Evelyn Morgan closely against his chest, "to let you live in a stable environment."
"But I don’t want that." Evelyn Morgan raised her eyes to meet Caden Lockwood’s gaze.
After a pause, she continued, "I’m still in college, so I encounter fewer schemes and manipulations. However, once I graduate and face work, it’s only natural that I’ll encounter many things. If I want to integrate into society, I must learn to deal with all kinds of people. I shouldn’t have a mind to harm others, but I must still be vigilant."
"Honey..."
"So, I want to be a woman standing by your side, not a woman behind you needing you to protect me tirelessly," Evelyn Morgan took a deep breath, a sweet smile appearing on her lips, "Your mom also asked me what I could do for you, being together with you."
"You don’t need to do anything for me..."
"I hope to be able to solve problems for you, not to be an added burden for you when you’re already facing stress and difficulties," Evelyn Morgan smiled, interrupting Caden Lockwood, "I’m happy you’re willing to protect me, but I choose mutual protection."
Listening to Evelyn Morgan’s words, Caden Lockwood’s heart gradually softened, and his mood unconsciously improved.
It was like being in early spring, basking in the sunlight, feeling particularly warm.
"I can’t change your mind overnight, but at least think about it!" Evelyn Morgan’s big eyes shone with sincerity, "Growth is a process I must go through, and I can’t live forever like a child."
Caden Lockwood didn’t reply, lightly kissing Evelyn Morgan’s forehead, feeling that in the few days she was away, she seemed to have suddenly grown up.
Or perhaps, she had finally opened up and told him these things.
Maybe, indeed, he could try changing his perspective and communicate with her about some issues.