Chapter 711

After dinner, Granny Luisa and Granny Rebecca exchanged knowing smiles and encouraged Marc and Nelly to call it a night. They secretly wished the couple would give them a grandchild

soon.

Granny Luisa said, “We’re all stuffed and it’s getting late. Marc, why don’t you and Nelly go get some shut–eye? Tomorrow’s Saturday, you guys don’t have to work. You can catch some z’s.”

Cornelia noticed it was late, “Granny, I should head back to my rental.”

Granny Luisa frowned, “Go where? You’re one of us now, a Hartley. We got plenty of space for you, no need to go back to that rental. People might get the wrong idea, and think we don’t treat you right. Nelly, you might not fully get it yet, but this is your home too. In Riverton, newlyweds bunk at the family home for a couple of weeks. It’s tradition.”

married for

just wanted to keep Cornelia close, “The date on the marriage certificate doesn’t matter. What matters

can’t stand

help your wife to the room and get some

were clear as day. Marc, of course, saw right through it. He defended Cornelia, saying, “Grannies, no rush, We’ll handle the baby thing ourselves. No need to

look. He always knew how to

mattered most.

bit guilty, “We… we weren’t

Rebecca noticed Cornelia’s upset expression

for a walk in the yard.” Marc said, then led Cornelia

watched them leave, “Rebecca, did I come on

said, “You’re usually so sweet to her; you’ve never raised your voice.

anxiously, “No, no, I can’t let Nelly feel hurt. I need to find a way to apologize, need her to forgive me. I can’t

“Our Nelly isn’t one to hold grudges. She might forget by the time

is her being kind. I should still apologize. It’s hot out, I’ll whip up

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