Chapter 258

Yates hung his head and let out a wry laugh, “Lia, do adults ever really see us as grown up?"

Cordelia paused, unsure of what to say.

Taking a deep breath, Yates began, "Grandpa said it's not yet time for me to know."

He recalled coming home, expecting to have a calm conversation with his grandfather, but instead found the old man slouched on the couch, his back bent, seeming years older, yet still straining to sit up straight.

They talked for a long time that afternoon.

Grandpa shared a lot with him.

Initially, Grandpa spoke of the pain of outliving his own child, Yates' father, which tugged painfully at Yates' heart.

Eventually, Grandpa said, "In my life, I have but one wish, and that is for you to live well. There are things I've kept from you because you were too young, but even now, you're not ready to know, nor do you have the capacity."

Yates objected, "Grandpa, I'm grown up."

Mr. Hackett sighed, "Do you really want me to endure the pain of losing your father, only to potentially lose you too before my time is up?"

Yates could feel his grandfather's exhaustion and understood his feelings, but-

He didn't want to live his life in a haze, just turning 18 and spending his remaining days confined in Greenmeadow, did he?

my own path in life,"

moment before responding, "How about

"What kind

in anything, and you've yet to make your mark in any field. I can't trust your abilities just yet. If

thought to himself, how

a year of relentless studying, getting into the highly

compared to working and life itself, which are far more complex. If you can't even master learning, how can I trust you to face the challenges that took your

behind. If you can't match them, how can I let you venture

grandfather was a man

also mentioned, "I know you've got that girl trying to dig up information for you. Let me be clear: that's

police officer Lia had approached, who was quite close to them, dared not disclose the truth, proving Mr.

only one way

Yates recount everything, Cordelia

Griffin family had the means to hire any tutor, but none knew the subjects

the Little Parrot arts exam season over and classes resuming, tutoring one more would hardly make a

"Let's use our

Grateful, Yates nodded.

to prepare

"Alright."

they went their

sifted through a mountain of questions, selecting about two hundred that covered all necessary topics

company and was now in Greenmeadow, sparking speculation about potential collaborations. Bill's Fortuna Group was known for founding ventures and then stepping back, a strategy that intrigued yet

up, looked serious. He and his father

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