Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1418 Real or Feigned Illness

This must be David's bedroom. A wooden board divided the interior.

In front of the board, there was a set of redwood tables and chairs, with three seats on each side.

David, who was wearing a white suit, was sitting on the main redwood armchair.

As we approached him, I could see that although he was thin, he didn't seem frail, which contradicted the news we had heard on the phone, that he had been gravely ill.

Atlas's expression was cold, indicating that he had anticipated this.

However, I felt unsettled. They had claimed he was critically ill, but everything seemed fine. What was the point of that deception? Why was Celine so eager for us to return? What was her motive? Thankfully, Atlas remained composed, indicating he had anticipated this.

But that woman had said things weren't looking good when he called her. I had clearly heard her, and I knew she wasn't our nanny.

David was the first to speak, setting down his teacup and looking at us as we approached.

"If it weren't for the 'critical illness' ruse, I wouldn't have had the chance to see you." His tone was calm, but it sounded like he was reproaching us.

His words confirmed that he wasn't really ill.

And it was clear that Celine knew about this, and had participated in this deception.

It seemed that even now, David could still be influenced by Celine. This made me lose any trace of respect I had for him as an elder of the Pierce family.

him or Celine who wanted

no need to say that, Grandpa. You know very well that you probably wouldn't have told me if you were really critically ill." Atlas's tone was severe. David didn't get angry at Atlas's words and remained calm. "Don't forget,

time, Atlas didn't say

a dim and unclear light in his eyes as he stared for a few seconds before softly saying, "Please, take a seat." Atlas gestured to me, and we sat together

sat down. Despite his age and frail appearance, I could still see traces

must have

he was younger. All the

Pierce family were

even this old

a sense

sharp, showing vitality and spirit, indicating that he was in

on me was very indifferent,

in the awe I had been

you married?"

"Yes," Atlas answered firmly.

me as your grandpa?" David looked at

your grandson?" Atlas met David's gaze squarely, asking the question without any deference. David just stared at Atlas for a

haven't set foot in this place for years, have

life,

widely

lived a secluded life without interference from the outside world. I really didn't know why he was trying to

a moment of silence in the room, but the atmosphere