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 well-being more than anyone

called

Mr. Quintin looked at her, his features softening.

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

well, I’ll

warm smile,

ceremony, Estelle said her goodbyes to the elders and

Jonathan away.

out of the banquet hall, Estelle let out a sigh of relief, “He

you earlier. I didn’t expect him

happy!” Jonathan said,

glad that before I came into your life, there were so

who cherished you!”

“Yes, he has always been good

just like Grandpa.”

planning to settle in J City? I can arrange

Jonathan offered.

of days,” Estelle replied. “Staying at

decades of friendship won’t

that.”

turned to Jonathan, “When Grandpa

with him for a

I have

nodded, “I’ll come

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

at the company. I’ll be back

reunited,

his waist, “I’ll stay for a

gently, “We’ll talk about it in

“Mm-hm,” Estelle nodded lightly.

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