Chapter 197 Getting a Divorce (3)

“I’ll observe more about her,” Holland said in a defeated tone.

Marie glared at him and scolded, “Observe? She doesn’t need your observation. She’s Ethan’s wife, not yours.”

“I’m Ethan’s grandfather. Shouldn’t I be on the lookout for him?” He refused to back down.

In that split second, she wore a grim expression. “You don’t. Alice is already married to Ethan and is a part of the Knights. What else do you want from her?”

Looking at her face, Holland immediately softened his voice. “Nothing. I’m just saying.”

Marie took the opportunity and reminded him again, “No. You can’t even say anything bad about her or renege on your words. Some words are not meant to be said. They are harsh and will disrupt the family’s peace.”

“Okay. I understand,” he replied sulkily.

Only then did she turn to look at Rosy, who was quiet all along. “What did Alice mean when she was talking to you? What misunderstanding?”

“It’s nothing. Maybe those rumors are wrong,” Rosy replied weakly. Since she felt guilty, she glanced at Marie before lowering her head.

Looking at her reaction, Marie frowned and asked, “What does she mean by wanting to deal with stuff with you? What kind of stuff?”

This time, she dared not raise her head, and her voice was faint. “It’s just something about Caroline.”

frowned even deeper when she looked at Rosy. “You’re the lady of the Knight Family. You should act more generous when dealing with stuff. Moreover, you’re Alice’s mother–in–law, so you should try to

Rosy did not dare to look at Marie

honest, she felt that Rosy was a woman who was capable of

after Alice had gone up the stairs, she went straight to Caroline’s room. When Caroline saw her, she

have heard what Holland said. Although Caroline was still young, she had always done her best to protect Alice.

Alice tried to bring up this topic, Caroline would find ways to avoid discussing it. Yet, at

Alice did not want to lie to her. Although her daughter was still young,

to leave, just leave, Mommy.” As Caroline spoke, she gripped Alice’s hand even tighter, with sadness filling her voice.

her heart. She knew precisely why Caroline would say such a thin Caroline must have thought that the Knights were bullying her, explaining why she decided to let her go. At such a young age, Caroline had been protecting her, caring for her at all costs.

touched and heartbroken by this sight. If she could, she would

did not want her mommy to leave, but she rather her mommy led a happier life than this. Although this was her place to stay,

young and did not have what it took to protect Alice, she was willing to let her

be best if Ethan had never found her. That way, Caroline would still be her sweetheart. Yet, Alice knew she could not do such a selfish act. After all, Caroline was a part of the

of Alice and looked at her sadly. “Mommy, can

I’m leaving to handle some things, so I won’t be able to use my current phone number, but I’ll give you a

“I’ll contact you whenever I miss you, Mommy.” She was satisfied as long as

have to leave because of something important, not because of some person or matters. Do you understand me?” Alice did not want her to have any grudges against the Knights and become unhappy. Yet, what she told her was the truth. She had to leave because of a personal matter, which had nothing to do with

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