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.

subsequent interactions, Rachel still sensed Old Mrs. Jones’s genuine affection and fondness for her, but she couldn’t pinpoint when Old Mrs. Jones had begun looking out for her in every

but she knew it wasn’t as simple as showing

Mrs. Brown approached them, nodding ever so slightly at Old Mrs. Jones before turning to Rachel. “Miss Grey, I heard your phone ringing as I passed by

now.”

“Grandma, let me answer the phone and I’ll come back

nodded in agreement. “Good

Jones’s face faded a little. She shot a sidelong glance at David and

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freshly made coffee and raised his eyebrows slightly. “I’m not sure what I have done to upset you so much.”

it on the table. Her countenance, usually kind and gentle, had turned stern. “Although you’re engaged to her, she’ll eventually be the mistress of our Jones family. Yet, you haven’t given her any status yet, and now you’re doing this. It’s too irresponsible!”

brimming with blame

David had no choice but to agree. “I admit that I handled this matter poorly,

slightly, but she made a show of being annoyed and gave

become so biased now. All you care about is Rae-Rae. There’s

can’t help it! Rae-Rae is such a sweet 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 might never have found such a pleasing wife

of contemplation in his eyes. “Speaking

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

not inquire about it?” David

a token of engagement, it was clear that Old Mr. Johnson was extremely opposed to this marriage. He even

heard that Old Mr. Johnson has been claiming illness recently, refusing to go out for social events or

Old Mr. Johnson was strongly against any involvement between Rachel and

it were someone else, they

long mastered the art of keeping a calm demeanor

expression, “What’s there to say? It’s just a matter of parental

Rae-Rae’s

“Of course.”

prepare to propose