Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 613

Downstairs, Old Mrs. Jones sat on the sofa.

Hearing footsteps, she looked up and caught Rachel’s unintended charm in her eyes. Old Mrs. Jones’s expression froze for a moment, and a complex and obscure emotion flicked in her murky gaze.

Then, she returned to normal.

“Rae-Rae, come to me.” Old Mrs. Jones patted the seat beside her.

Rachel obediently walked over and sat beside her. “Grandma.”

Old Mrs. Jones took her hand. “Well, it’s nothing in particular. It’s just that I haven’t seen you for a few days, and I’ve been missing you.”

“I was actually planning to visit you today. I didn’t expect you to come by yourself,” Rachel said, flashing a smile.

“Looks like we have a special bond and are always on the same page.” Old Mrs. Jones held Rachel’s hand and smiled. “Would you like to go to Aureliana with David in a few days?”

Hearing this, David raised his eyes and looked deeply at Old Mrs. Jones.

Old Mrs. Jones glanced at David, then held Rachel’s hand. “Didn’t you say that you’ve never been there before? It’s a good time to unwind and have some fun.”

“I…”

Before Rachel could finish, Old Mrs. Jones spoke again. “Don’t feel pressured to decide now. Take your time to think about it. Whenever you want to go, I will be here to support you.”

Rachel smiled. “Thank you, Grandma.”

Old Mrs. Jones reached out to touch Rachel’s face. “You don’t have to thank me, dear. It’s always a pleasure to have you here with me.”

Rachel gazed at Old Mrs. Jones, her eyes shimmering ever so slightly.

discern Old Mrs. Jones’s fondness for her, yet she attributed it to her ardent desire for a grandchild. In their subsequent interactions, Rachel still sensed Old Mrs. Jones’s genuine affection and fondness for her, but she couldn’t pinpoint when Old

she knew it wasn’t as simple as showing same care for

slightly at Old Mrs. Jones before turning to Rachel. “Miss Grey, I heard your phone ringing as I passed by the bedroom just

now.”

replied, and then looked at Old Mrs. Jones and said, “Grandma, let me answer the phone and I’ll come back

nodded in

Rachel departed, the smile on Old Mrs. Jones’s face faded a little. She shot a sidelong

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slightly. “I’m not sure what I have done

countenance, usually kind and gentle, had turned stern. “Although you’re engaged to her, she’ll eventually be the mistress

brimming with blame for David,

to agree. “I admit that I handled this matter poorly, but I assure you, whatever

voiced his thoughts, Old Mrs. Jones’s expression softened slightly, but she made a show of being annoyed and gave him a stern look. “What good is it for you to make promises to me? It’s

biased now. All you care about is

girl. She’s understanding and lovable.” Old Mrs. Jones’s love for Rachel was evident in her expression. “If it weren’t for my foresight, you

her with a hint of contemplation in his eyes. “Speaking of which, I’m curious, how did my engagement to her

the table and took a sip, glancing at him imperceptibly. “Why are you asking about it all of

a matter of my lifelong commitment. How can I not inquire about it?” David smiled meaningfully. “I’m not a three-year-old who’s easily

opposed to this marriage. He even asked

has been claiming illness recently, refusing to go out for social events or accept visitors. I suspect it’s related

was strongly against any involvement between Rachel and the Jones family in

on the head. If it were someone else, they would have been thrown off

long mastered the art of keeping a calm demeanor even in the face of great

at David and said without changing her expression, “What’s there to say? It’s just a matter of parental arrangements and matchmakers’

have you met Rae-Rae’s mother?” David asked.

“Of course.”

prepare to propose to the