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!”

support and protection before. Arabella’s genuine concern

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Arabella’s hand, Marissa smiled and reassured her, “No, Grandma.

Marissa, saying, “Grandma, we’re happy together. Let me show you.” Without waiting, he leaned in

She fought hard to restrain herself, nearly swinging a punch at Connor. Who did he think he was to do

smile, nodding at Arabella, and

face lit up with a joyful 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

hand, felt so embarrassed she wished she could disappear from the room. But Arabella wasn’t done yet. “Sweetie, why don’t you give him a kiss

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

turning all night. If I can’t sleep, I might get sick and end up in the hospital.

interjected. “Let’s stay away from such grim topics.” Turning to Marissa, he then added,

arm was still securely around her waist, Marissa felt the urge to break free from his embrace, imagining herself detaching his fingers

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