Chapter 4552

River added, "Even if you don't choose our wives, at least live long enough to see us get married and become dads."

The old lady laughed. "That was my plan. I really thought I still had the energy to arrange marriages for the three of you. But as I get older, my strength just isn't what it used to be. All those old-age issues are catching up with me. Aging is hard to deny. If I could live as long as your Grandpa Jimenez, I'd be content." Old Mr. Jimenez had lived to a hundred.

If she could reach that age, she'd definitely get to see her three youngest grandsons settle down and have families of their own.

But she wasn't sure she'd make it that far.

These days, she often felt like she was standing with one foot in the grave. She'd be satisfied to reach ninety-four or ninety-five. By then, her three youngest grandsons would likely be married.

If all nine grandsons had families, and their parents were enjoying peaceful, happy retirements, then she could face her late husband without regret or guilt. "Grandma, you're much healthier than Grandpa Jimenez ever was. You'll definitely outlive him."

serious injuries when he was young, yet he

the ones who look healthier don't live as long as the frail

That's what she believed. She'd lived through war, chaos, and hardship

political times. She

she reached middle age and old age, the

wealthiest in Wiltspoon. Her suffering was behind her. Now she

had many children and grandchildren—and every one of them was

plenty of

was

But now she had a great-granddaughter. The York family had

passed away now, she'd have no

six years-you know her well. Now that you've realized your feelings for her, don't waste time. Go after her. Your sisterin-law told me she probably

pursuing her than your fourth brother Evan did. Try to lock it down before the New Year. Let's have a wedding during the holidays so I can enjoy a truly happy

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