Elinor's grin widened. "Well, that means you two hit it off, doesn't it? Miss

Aldridge, Jarrod can be a bit... difficult with people and situations, even I find him

a little intimidating. But if you get along with Sprague, you should come visit more

often!"

"Is that so? At least Mr. Silverstein has better taste than Jarrod," Patricia replied,

glancing in the direction Jarrod had left, deliberately ignoring Elinor's latter

suggestion.

Sprague sipped his tea, fully aware of his mother's intentions.

She was hoping he and Patricia might become something more.

Ideally, even a marriage alliance.

That would be quite advantageous...

Jarrod entered his grandmother's bedroom.

After what had happened yesterday, she was still shaken and not feeling well.

She was lying down, but when she saw Jarrod, she sat up. "How is Elodie?"

Jarrod took a seat. "Didn't I already tell you?"

The old woman's face darkened. She couldn't help thinking the world was terribly

unfair-how could it be so cruel to such a good child?

But...

Just then, Lucinda entered, her voice low and calm. "Miss Aldridge came by to

visit. What was that attitude you gave her?"

a glass of water, his tone icy. "You

attitude. Maybe you should consider what your siblings are up

hoping for a match with the

plenty

more, could barely keep

didn't bother with pleasantries. "Someone like

obvious the second branch has their

she's not setting foot

than an attempt

during the rumors about Elodie's supposed

a few words, she could easily stir up trouble and spark all

of drama.

as for Elinor and her side of the

candidate, of course they'd be

someone like Patricia to

make sure she never had

sort of trouble.

her suffer, not even a

as for Patricia

hardened. "What's that supposed to

but she understood

at.

it sounded like he was talking to Lucinda, really, he was

well.

worried she might interfere

her grandson was shrewd-calculating to

that his grandmother was alright, Jarrod stood to

he shot Lucinda a look-she

regarded her

unchanging. "Let's get something

a married man. I

Silversteins to act with

have no intention

harem

civilized society."

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