Chapter 1277

Cordy kept Jesse company in his ward, talking to him, wiping him down, feeding him, and bringing him water.

She cared for him meticulously, and Jesse was certainly emotional to see this.

It reminded him of Cordy's mother, and the single greatest regret he would have in this life.

He always had a soft spot for her, too-which was why he could admit that he was interested in Sean's suggestion to let Cordy's son inherit the family estate even though strictly speaking, Richard was not even on the list.

"Cordy," Jesse suddenly called out to her. "Did you know about Sean and Patrick?"

Cordy nodded, having no reason to hide it. "I just found out."

"But you and Patrick..."

Cordy sighed feebly." And we've both now found

"Someone better?!" Jesse glowered.

that the grandson he appreciated most turning out to be a walking timebomb

"I think you should be more

just unacceptable," Jesse huffed with righteous indignation.

"But it happened."

what, I shouldn't stop

said quietly, concerned that she would aggravate him. "Things are going well for Sean and Patrick. And after listening to Sean's story,

bristled in frustration—this was the first time he felt so

him. "It's just the line of succession, no? There are plenty of Cranstons who can hold the line, and it's no issue if Sean abstains. He did not abandon the family estate either, and he's doing what he can to keep the family

mean throwing Dicky to the burning pit?" Jesse

Dicky would be honored to take over the family estate if

going along with this?" Jesse

was worried that Cordy-or worse, John-was

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