Chapter 22

Chapter 22:

Marissa and Connor both turned in surprise to see Arabella standing at the doorway! Startled, they quickly got up to reassure her

“Grandma, it’s late. Why aren’t you resting?” Connor asked, offering a comforting smile

“Connor, don’t try to change the topic!” Arabella retorted sharply, rolling her eyes. “I’ve heard you talking about divorce. Are you planning to leave my granddaughter-in-law?”

Connor offered a sheepish grin, shaking his head. “No, Grandma. You’ve misheard. We weren’t talking about divorce.”

Arabella looked skeptical of Connor’s explanation. She turned to Marissa, questioning, “Tell me, is Connor mistreating you? He was initially opposed to this marriage. Is he lying to me now?” To show her support and reassure Marissa, Arabella urged, “Don’t worry, my dear. You are family. Tell me the truth, and I’ll take care of him for you!”

never felt such support and protection before. Arabella’s genuine concern touched her deeply. She would hate to see

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hand, Marissa smiled and reassured her, “No,

Arabella remained unconvinced, looking back and forth between Connor and Marissa. Quickly, Connor wrapped his arm around Marissa, saying, “Grandma, we’re

inside her. She fought hard to restrain herself, nearly swinging

she forced a smile, nodding at Arabella, and said, “Yes, Grandma, we

smile. She even felt slightly embarrassed. “Connor always had such a serious demeanor that it scared away any potential suitors. I never thought I’d see him fall in love, much less witness him kissing a girl in front of me. I’m so pleased. It’s all

she could disappear from the room. But Arabella wasn’t done

managed a forced smile, her eyes narrowing slightly. “Grandma, I really

are a couple! A quick peck, or I’ll be tossing and turning all night. If I can’t sleep, I might get sick and end up in the hospital. Who knows what could happen then…”

from such grim topics.” Turning to Marissa, he then added, “Please, don’t upset

his embrace, imagining herself detaching his

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