Chapter 308

“Grandpa, how are you feeling these days? Let me know if something doesn’t feel right.”

Jasper knelt on one knee by Newton’s wheelchair and glanced up at his grandfather. His eyes were clear, bright, and reminiscent of his teenage years.

He further suggested, “Why don’t you move back to Seaview Manor? That way, Mrs. Rosie and I can better look after you.”

“Why would I? Your dad and his wretched wife will only shave years off my life!”

The thought of Sophia gave Newton a headache. He let out an exasperated sigh. “I have sworn not to move back until Javier divorces that woman. I’m fine here. The secret to longevity is to keep them out of sight anyway!”

Jasper flashed a bitter smile. He felt helpless in front of his stubborn grandfather.

“This villa was home to Mr. Newton and Madam Doris. He’s unwilling to leave because it feels and reminds him of Madam Doris,” the thoughtful Ben explained with a smile.

“Ben, I am increasingly senile, I think. Sometimes, I am delusional.”

Newton turned around and stared at the backyard in a daze. “I once saw Doris singing and tending to the

flowers in the backyard. She even smiled at me when I walked up to her.”

have sensed

to leave and chooses to stay by your side,” Ben comforted the old

and hung his head with guilt. Newton and Doris had a loving

relationship. Hence, he had an obsession with his relationship

signs early in their relationship. They were incompatible and did

about. Most of the time, he was the one

led astray by his desperation to be loved and his fear of losing everything he worked for. In the end, not only did he lose everything, but he also hurt another woman who

I’ve been.”

I’m sorry.” His lashes fluttered as

and patted Jasper on the shoulder. “Jasper, you were just like me when

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in that I fell in love with the right woman. Anyway, I’m glad you

“Grandpa, I …”

Alice. Nothing good comes from force. From now on, you and Alice should pursue whomever

her to

Ben, “Ben, show me a list of bachelors who are a good match for Alice. Since I have too much time on my

on pause after the divorce. That would

Ben responded, seemingly amused and caught by surprise.

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