The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot

Chapter 288: Promises Never Change

Time is a ruthless song, quietly stealing away those youthful and beautiful faces.

"Time really flies."

The six elderly friends who used to gather when they were young, still come together now that they’re old.

Noah Raines sighed.

Now that they’re older, they’ve set aside their careers and such, focusing solely on enjoying life.

"Yes, in a blink, we’re over sixty."

Nathaniel Shaw held a glass of juice in his hand, speaking slowly, feeling a bit sentimental.

"Time is a butcher’s knife, it has butchered my once beautiful face."

Cecilia Bennett touched her cheek and sighed.

Although well-maintained, there are still faint traces of time visible, showing that her looks are not the same as they once were.

"We’ve all grown old, but life is happy."

"I never dared to imagine such a happy old age."

Holly Sawyer spoke slowly, looking at those beside her, feeling comfort in her heart.

Having the people beside you in old age is indeed a unique happiness.

With loved ones and friends around, children who are filial — this is undoubtedly a happiness.

"Here, drink a glass of milk to warm up."

"I said, I would always be with you. It’s either nothing, or a lifetime, and I’ve delivered."

Leo Grant gazed softly at Holly Sawyer, speaking indulgently.

Even though they’ve been married for a long time, even though they are quite old now, his love for Holly remains.

He still treats Holly as a little girl to be spoiled.

His promises are never just empty words.

"You’re really something, old man."

Holly’s eyes were filled with happiness.

From calling him brother, to husband, to old man — a long journey through the years.

Time may have worn on, but it cannot erase the traces of love between the two.

"Of course I want to be good to you. If I don’t spoil you, who will?"

Leo gently stroked Holly’s hair.

"Oh dear, we watched you two flaunt your love when young, and you’re still flaunting it now in old age."

"I find it extremely speechless."

Noah Raines pulled Nancy Miller into his arms, shook his head, and said, with a look of helplessness.

"Yes, we all feel numb to it."

Nancy Miller chimed in.

In their youth, Holly and Leo openly flaunted their love, and in old age, they still unabashedly flaunt their love.

There’s a saying:

I don’t envy couples kissing on the street; I envy the elderly supporting each other in quiet alleys.

They thought this could be rephrased like so:

I don’t envy young couples flaunting their love openly; I envy the elderly couples still flaunting their love openly.

Leo and Holly are clearly the enviable couple.

"Though I’m not doing badly now, seeing you flaunt your love irks me."

"When I was single, you flaunted your love, and now that I can flaunt mine, you still flaunt yours. It’s truly vexing."

Nathaniel Shaw glared at Leo Grant in annoyance, genuinely wanting to punch him.

No matter his age, he remains unabashed in his ways.

"Aren’t you able to flaunt your love now too? Seeing us flaunt, can’t you flaunt yours fiercely too?"

Holly glanced at Nathaniel, speaking with irritation.

Holly certainly had to defend Leo.

The six elderly friends discussed matters, with hearts as youthful as ever.

Leo continues, just as in their youth, to peel shrimp for Holly, insert straws for her, peel fruits for her, offer...

What he gives to Holly has always been the best, whether in the past, present, or future.

Being good to Holly for a lifetime is the promise Leo gave her.

"Come, let’s have a drink, to celebrate our happy life."

Noah Raines raised his glass, speaking slowly.

Six glasses clinked together, producing a crisp sound, with hearty laughter of six elderly friends filling the living room.

All is peaceful with the passage of time.

"Old man, shall we travel the world together?"

Holly looked at the calendar on the wall, then at the sky outside, already dark, and spoke slowly.

With their children grown up and careers laid aside, there’s nothing to worry about, their savings also sufficient.

It’s time to travel the world, hand in hand.

The world is vast, and she wants to see it, especially with Leo.

"Sure, let’s leave tomorrow."

Leo held Holly’s hand, smiling indulgently.

A world tour, he likes.

What he likes is touring the world with Holly.

"Alright, tomorrow we’ll pack our bags."

Holly’s eyes glowed bright, her face filled with smiles.

Even past fifty, her mindset remains as youthful as a child.

To Leo, it’s all about indulging Holly, allowing her to maintain the nature of a child.

"No need to pack bags, it’s troublesome, nothing that can’t be resolved with money."

Leo gently rubbed Holly’s head, speaking slowly.

Carrying luggage is quite a hassle, and traveling empty-handed is more suitable.

Buy anything necessary along the way.

"Alright, listen to the old man."

Holly nodded gently, appearing quite obedient to Leo.

The once independent Holly now completely relies on Leo, like a "little fool."

The highest form of loving someone is probably spoiling them into a life idiot.

"Then it’s settled, we’ll leave early tomorrow. I’ll book the tickets now."

"Where are we going first? And the second stop?"

Leo took out his phone, eager to book tickets, truly excited for this trip.

"We’ll go..."

Holly leaned in, and the two discussed their plans.

"Can you two not be so oblivious?"

"Yes, yes, we haven’t left yet."

"Traveling should be together, right?"

"Don’t treat us like air, okay?"

"I’m just speechless, plan the trip with some consideration for us."

"Traveling should likewise be in company."

"Yes, yes, let’s go together."

Noah Raines and the others expressed dissatisfaction, each voiced their displeasure.

"Why interrupt our couple’s world?"

Holly raised her eyes, retorting directly.

A trip around the world with Leo has been her long-standing idea, planning only for her and Leo.

Thus, she didn’t wish for anyone else’s participation, not even the closest friends.

"Damn, each of us is a couple too."

"We’ll go just as a pair, a separate couple’s world."

Cecilia Bennett suddenly got a bit hot-headed, looking at Holly in a fury, then spoke to Nathaniel Shaw.

Just like that, each of the six people decided on their separate couple’s trip.