Unexpectedly Sweet Flash Marriage

Chapter 171 The Answer From Curtis When Wife and Mother Fell Into the Water

Chapter 171 The Answer From Curtis When Wife and Mother Fell Into the Water

Curtis sighed, but his tone was still filled with indulgence.

"Adeline, I have very clear boundaries in my heart."

"Boundaries?" Adeline was slightly stunned.

"Yes. I have clear boundaries for each family member. I draw a circle with myself at the center. The spousal relationship comes first, followed by parents and children in the second layer, and siblings in the third layer. Nieces, nephews, and friends are only outside the third layer. That's why I saved you and not Olivia. Logan is different from me. He doesn't have a clear sense of boundaries with family and friends, which is why he made the decision to accompany his junior sister to the countryside when Victoria was arrested."

Adeline was taken aback and deeply shocked. She looked at Curtis, who explained with a serious expression.

"So, you don't need to ask me what to do if there are mother-in-law and daughter-in-law issues. You don't need to ask me how to deal with a difficult sister-in-law. My boundaries are clear. For me, you are the most important and you come first. But I can't tell you who I would save if both you and my mother fell into the water at the same time. I will make a quick judgment based on the situation at that time. I will try to save the most dangerous person first and try to save both of you. But if it's not possible, Adeline... don't ask me anymore. That would be too cruel."

Adeline nodded, moved, and hugged Curtis. "Thank you, thank you for placing me in such an important position."

She was truly touched.

"No need to thank me. You deserve the best treatment," Curtis lightly pecked her.

Adeline's heart trembled again, then a smile appeared on her face.

Curtis always knew how to hit her soft spot.

"I'm telling you about these boundaries because I don't want you to feel guilty towards Olivia," Curtis affectionately rubbed her head.

Adeline was struck by his words and widened her eyes. "Can you see that?"

"Mhmm." Curtis nodded lightly. "Adeline, you are too kind. You always take everyone's problems onto yourself, but it's not your responsibility. Understanding the layers of relationships can help you unload unnecessary moral burdens. Don't burden yourself with the problems of people outside your circle. We are not saviors. We cannot save and change everyone's fate. We can only live our own lives well. Adeline, you need to be clear about who is most important to you."

Adeline glared at him coquettishly. "Shameless! Are you saying that you want to be placed in the most important position?"

Although she said that, Adeline understood in her heart that Curtis was saying all this for her own good.

Realizing this, Adeline earnestly cupped Curtis's face. "My husband, don't deceive me. What you're saying is all very nice, and you are truly a good person. It seems like... I can't be without you anymore."

Curtis froze, his pupils trembling along with his eyes. "Mrs. Riley, are you confessing to me?"

He had expected to hear a reproachful shameless remark, but Curtis saw Adeline nod seriously once again.

"Yes, today I officially inform you, Curtis, that you have been promoted. But don't let me find out one day that everything you said was a lie, from beginning to end, deceiving me. Then I will revoke your promotion."

Curtis was both excited and guilty. Hearing the word lie, his expression slightly changed, perhaps due to nervousness, he even coughed.

"Can't even a little bit of deception be allowed?"

"No!" Adeline rubbed his back while muttering, "It's been a long time since you last coughed. Why are you coughing again? It seems like the aftereffects of the car accident still need to be properly treated."

Upon hearing this, Curtis felt even more guilty.

Worried that Adeline would continue to question whether he had deceived her, Curtis quickly changed the subject.

"Adeline, as a teacher, you don't have the demeanor of a teacher."

Adeline was puzzled. "Why do you say that?"

Was she not dignified enough just now?

Curtis chuckled. "You're not rewarding and punishing clearly enough! There should be penalties and rewards! Usually, you deduct twenty points from me. So this time, since I did something right, you should reward me, right?"

Adeline thought it made sense and blushed, whispering softly, "I'll... wear black stockings for you when we get home."

Curtis was shocked!

He had originally expected a twenty-point increase!

He felt that adding just one point was too little!

But when he heard the mention of black stockings, he thought it was acceptable.

After Adeline finished speaking, her face was burning hot.

For some reason, this guy had a thing for black stockings.

Once she put on black stockings, he couldn't stop nibbling...

Feeling too embarrassed to face Curtis again, Adeline got up to check on Olivia's condition. However, she ran into Edith and Viola at the door of the ward.

"What are you doing here?"