Old Mr. Quintin wasn’t his usual gentle self today; a hint of sternness marked his

features as he spoke, “No need for that. Just be good to Estelle.”

Jonathan, taken aback, struggled to recall a moment when he had ever

neglected Estelle.

Beside him, Old Mr. Jarvis chimed in, “You old coot, when your grandson-in-law

offers you a toast, you should grab the glass, not put on airs!”

Old Mr. Quintin shot him a glare, “Then why don’t you take it and drink it

yourself!”

Geoffrey stood up, “If Jonathan has fallen short in the past, I’ll apologize to Old

Mr. Quintin on his behalf. Or perhaps, should I personally offer you a toast?”

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Estelle approached Old Mr. Quintin, tugging at his sleeve.

In a tempered voice, Old Mr. Quintin said, “Your grandpa’s not here in J City, but

as long as I am, even though I’m getting on in years, I can still watch over you. If

anyone gives you grief, they’ll have me to answer to!”

Jonathan, accustomed to respect and authority, had never been dressed down

like this, not even by Geoffrey. Yet, he didn’t show a trace of irritation and

retained his composure, speaking gently,

fear for Ella’s

called

looked at her, his features softening. Finally, he

from Jonathan’s hand, “I’m not some stubborn old relic. As

well, I’ll see

a warm

said her goodbyes to the elders and

Jonathan away.

they were out of the banquet hall, Estelle let out a

harsh with you earlier. I didn’t expect him to call

okay, I’m actually happy!” Jonathan said, holding Estelle’s hand

truly glad that before I came

who cherished you!”

looked down with a soft smile, “Yes, he has always been good to

just like Grandpa.”

planning to settle in J City? I can arrange a

Jonathan offered.

stay a couple of days,”

decades of

that.”

paused, then turned to Jonathan,

back to C City with him for a few

I have

nodded, “I’ll come with

shook her head. “It’s not a holiday, and you

company. I’ll be

reunited, and now we’re

waist, “I’ll stay for a couple of days

stroked her face gently, “We’ll talk about it

“Mm-hm,” Estelle nodded lightly.

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