Chapter 249

Chapter 249

With the matter settled, Isolde gently patted Joycelyn’s hand and said, “My dear Joycelyn, let’s head home?

“Alright,” Joycelyn responded, her expression calm. She thought they wouldn’t have faced the consequences without bringing them upon themselves.

Joycelyn supported Isolde as they walked along the carpet toward the main entrance of the Grant family estate. Ellison walked closely beside her.

The group of people who had come out to greet them immediately returned to their previous eagerness. They made inviting gestures on either side, saying, “Please come in.” It was as if everything that had just happened had never happened

Before entering, Isolde gestured for Joycelyn to step in first. “Grandma Isolde, this isn’t appropriate, Joycelyn softly refused They were already at the front, and as the younger generation, it was customary for her to let Isolde enter first.

“I’m getting old. In the future, the Grant family will rely on you and Ellison.” Isolde’s words unmistakably affirm Joycelyn’s position within the Grant family.

Joycelyn hesitated as she glanced at Ellison. He smoothly wrapped his arm around her waist and said, ‘Mrs. Grant, please

Joycelyn felt embarrassed. After a brief pause, she finally mustered the courage to lift her leg and step into the high threshold of the Grant family’s home.

Everyone admired Joycelyn, and Isolde stepped aside to let her enter first. It was clear to the Grant family that Joycelyn held a special place in the household. With Isolde’s approval and Ellison looking out for her, she had an unmatched status in the family. The level of favor she had was undeniable.

Joycelyn was surrounded by attention and admiration, a stark contrast to the disregard shown to Lily and Aaron. As the group entered the grand courtyard, the sight of them, on their knees in the sun at the entrance, made their fall from grace even more apparent.

“Dad, what do we do now?” Lily whispered, her voice filled with helplessness.

“Find another way. We can’t let your brother’s return to the family happen today!” Aaron gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with a cold, calculating look.

return to the family, how will we…”

His gaze remained fixed on Joycelyn’s back. Even though he couldn’t fully see her, he still didn’t look away. “I’m here now, but you messed it up. Don’t blame me.” Liam said in a flat

bully her anymore. Please don’t bother me. I won’t

his arm tightly. “Son, you saw how they’ve been bullying us. You’re a part of the Grant family, yet because you weren’t ruthless enough, Ellison snatched away the woman you

down at

than Ellison! As long as you’re stronger than him, everything

usually calm eyes flickered momentarily. Aaron

just deluding yourself,” Liam said, shaking off Aaron’s hand before walking away without looking back.

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as she spoke, her knees still on

fine, plenty of time ahead,” Aaron gritted his teeth. As someone who had been through it all, he noticed the

toward the family chapel. Upon seeing the chapel, a sense of ancient solemnity filled the air. With their delicate curves, the intricate carvings and towering rooflines stood in stark contrast to the weathered stones and tiles, bearing the marks of time.

history and transformation. Offerings were made to

members of the Grant family stepped forward to offer their respects at the altar. After them, other relatives and their children

his chants blending with the readings that filled the air. The atmosphere was solemn and grand, filled with profound reverence for the

elder members were inside the family chapel, while all the younger generations stood outside.

for the first time, stood straight and composed. Behind her, as a combat skills practitioner, Sandra struggled

stood tall and straight, gazing at his graceful and gentle

she knew she had to maintain her composure in such

Ellison said, gently

family chapel,” Joycelyn quickly responded, a little embarrassed. Joycelyn thought it wasn’t appropriate.

won’t mind such a trival matter,” Ellison said softly, ignoring Joycelyn’s attempts to nudge his arm. He leaned closer, his voice gentle as he whispered

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