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,

assured, I fear for Ella’s

Estelle called

her, his

not some stubborn

I’ll

offered a warm

said her goodbyes to the elders and

Jonathan away.

banquet hall, Estelle let out

you earlier. I didn’t expect him to call you out in

happy!” Jonathan said, holding

glad that before I came

who cherished you!”

smile, “Yes, he has always

just like Grandpa.”

Grandpa planning to settle in J City? I can arrange a place for

Jonathan offered.

of days,” Estelle replied. “Staying

decades of

that.”

paused, then turned to Jonathan, “When Grandpa leaves, I’m

C City with him for a few days. My work

I have some time

nodded, “I’ll

need!” Estelle shook her head. “It’s not a holiday, and

the company.

reunited, and now we’re separating

for a couple of days before I

gently, “We’ll talk about

“Mm-hm,” Estelle nodded lightly.

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