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.”

for

just wanted to keep Cornelia close, “The date on the marriage certificate doesn’t matter. What matters is that you’re here tonight as a Hartley for

can’t stand living with us old folks,

said, “Marc, help your wife to

course, saw right through it. He defended Cornelia, saying, “Grannies, no rush, We’ll handle the baby

Marc a grateful look. He always knew how to make her feel secure when

mattered most.

a bit guilty, “We… we weren’t

Cornelia’s upset expression and felt

get some rest. I’ll take Nelly for a walk in the yard.” Marc said, then

did I come on too strong

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

let Nelly feel hurt. I need to find a way to apologize, need her to forgive

to hold grudges. She might forget by the time she

“Nelly not holding grudges is her being kind. I should still apologize. It’s hot out, I’ll whip up some chilled juice for her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255