?<strong>Chapter 1154:</strong>


    Elyse tuned the violin briefly and yed a melody, the notes resonating perfectly.


    From the side, Anthony added, “When my dad sent me to fetch the violin this afternoon, I believed it…”


    Touched, Elyse bowed to George, expressing her gratitude. “Thank you for trusting me with this violin. I’ll care for it well.”


    George, pleased by her words, replied, “Your wordsfort me. You seem more reliable than your dad.”


    The conversation took a turn at the mention of Rickey. George sighed. “He’s been troublesome.”


    Anthony concurred, “Absolutely. His presence inevitably brings chaos. My younger days spent with him always led to trouble.”


    George dismissed it as, “Merely bad luck on your part.”


    Taken aback, Anthony didn’t know how to respond.


    Elyse, sensing the tension, reassured him, “I agree; Dad can be quite unpredictable.”


    George then suggested, “It’s time for you to leave, Anthony. I need to speak with Elyse.”


    Puzzled, Anthony agreed. “Okay, I’ll leave you two.”


    Once the door was closed, George’s demeanor softened. He motioned to the chair beside the bed. “Please, sit down, Elyse.” sping the violin case, Elyse seated herself.


    Observing her puzzled look, George ventured, “You must be wondering why I asked you to stay.”


    Elyse nodded. “Are we going to discuss something about my dad?”


    George nodded, his voice serious. “I’d like to share the story of how your parents, Rickey and Jazmine, fell in love.”


    Elyse, surprised, responded, “Really? You’re familiar with their love story?”


    “Yes, I witnessed their romance firsthand,” George affirmed. He then asked, “Were you aware that your dad was quite thedies’ man?”


    Shocked, Elyse replied, “This is the first time I’ve heard this. Was he someone who yed games with love?”


    “Ah no, you’ve got it wrong, dear. Rickey enjoyed the scene, but he never misled the women he dated,” George exined.


    Relieved, Elyse breathed out deeply.


    George continued, “Rickey was quite youthful in spirit. Being the youngest, he was pampered, which meant he never really matured emotionally. He cherished his freedom and adventures, always avoiding any real responsibilities. He caught the eye of many, though he often seemed oblivious to the attention. Rickey enjoyed taking his dates to concerts, though not everyone appreciated ssical music, which sometimes made him seem a bit entric.”


    Elyse, taken aback, admitted, “I had no idea about this aspect of him. It was never discussed.”


    George exined, “He often appeared more grown-up around his peers to maintain his image, but deep down, he was somewhat lost, unsure of his desires in life.”


    Understanding dawned on Elyse, prompting her to ask, “If he was so averse tomitment, why did he marry my mom?” She continued, curious, “I’ve always heard that their love was genuine.”


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