Chapter 2398
Some people felt that Helen would not make an appearance because they believed that the Schulz family would certainly pressure Helen in regards to this matter. In any case, they would never allow her to embarrass the Schulz family. 4
At the same time, some people felt that since Helen had already gone to Aurous Hill to visit Curtis's former residence, and since she had even registered to participate in this auction, based on her persanality, even if someone were to threaten her, she would certainly show up for the auction. 5
Therefore, the people in Eastcliff even started placing bets on whether Helen would appear at the auction or not. 2 The Dunn family mansion in Aurous Hill. Helen was already ready. 3
She had already made up her mind that she would have to show up at this auction. So, even though the Schulz family had a very big opinion in regards to this matter, she was still determined to set off.
The pair of siblings, Jaime and Sophie, were already standing by Helen's door early in the morning. As soon as Helen opened her room door, the pair of brother and sister immediately saw their mother, who was dressed very formally.
Jaime immediately felt very anxious, and he blurted out, "Mom! Are you really going to participate in that auction?” Helen nodded slightly and said, "I have already signed up for it. So, how could I possibly not attend the auction?”
Sophie said anxiously, "Mom! You cannot attend the auction. My friend told me that everyone in Eastcliff is paying close attention to you now. They said that if you are indeed going to attend the auction today, the Schulz family would certainly lose all of their face and reputation...”
Helen said earnestly, "I am not the person who is going to determine the Schulz family's face and reputation. The Schulz family's face and reputation are determined entirely by the decisions and actions o f the people from the Schulz family itself. Your grandfather and father's actions are the key people who would directly affect the face and reputation of the Schulz family."
Sophie eagerly replied, "Mom, I understand what you mean. However, based on the current situation, the previous events that happened in the Schulz family are” alreadyscompletely irreparable However, if you give up and choose notto participate in the auction this time, you will be able to kelp the Schulz family maintain some of their face and reputation..."
Helen looked at Sophie before she spoke earnestly,” Sophie, I have never cared about anyone's opinion of m e, including their thoughts about me in this matter. So, everyone can think however they want to, but you are the only person who cannot think badly of me. Do you know why?" 3
Sophie subconsciously shook her head. After that, she asked, "Mom, why is that so?”
Helen replied seriously, "The reason why everyone thinks that I should save the Schulz family's face and reputation is because they think that I am already a married woman. They feel that as a married woman, my priority should always be the interest of my husband and his family at all times."
"Even if my husband cheated on me and has a lover outside, I should not cause a huge'scene over this matter. On the contrary, I have to put on an acto pretend that everything is fineqnd peaceful just so that)" everyone will know that I always plage my husband's face and reputation as the most important thing above all else. In their opinion, this is how women should generally behave." 4
"But in my opinion, this kind of woman is simply too pitiful! Why should I be wronged and suffer a grievance just to live according to other people's standards? Why should I be wronged and suffer a grievance just to please others? Do I really have to live that way just because I am a woman?" 3
As she spoke, Helen looked at Sophie as she said solemnly, "Sophie, I have never expected you to marry a wealthy or powerful. husband; However, I only hope that you witt-be able to protect and Ny defers your dignity and self- worth at all tithes. You should never.end up becoming a woman that v wil have to lower yourself and betray your dignity just to live according t o other people's standards. Otherwise, you will never b e happy in this life!" 4
Sophie was stunned when she heard her mother’s words at this moment. She could not help but look at the resolute expression i n her mother's eyes as she felt a strong and raging urge rise from within her heart.
She could not help but wonder, 'Why did I say such things to my mother? If something like this were to happen to me in the future, would I convince myself to do the same thing when that happens, then? Sophie, o h Sophie, why are you so stupid...”
As she thought about this, Sophie could not help but clench her fists and grind her teeth as she said, "Mom! Since you have to attend this auction no matter what, I will accompany you to attend the auction as well!"