No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 523 A Test Of Wits And Will

A couple of days prior, Bjorn had seen Harrietta interacting with Lenora at the mall. They seemed to be getting along quite well. He merely came up with an excuse to take Harrietta away. "That's impossible."

"Why would it be impossible?"

"Calm down, Sir. I have a few questions for you. First, do you think with Isla's personality, she could take good care of Hattie? Secondly, even if you do have affection for Hattie, you're not getting any younger. You're constantly busy with work, and your wife's health isn't the best. How much time can you really spend with Hattie? Thirdly, even if you delegate your responsibilities to Zephyr, freeing up more time for Hattie, you are a generation apart from her. Can you truly offer her the same love and care as her parents? I trust that upon careful consideration, Sir, you will understand what's best for Hattie."

Bjorn felt like he was doing a Clusian listening test, his patience wearing thin as he mentally translated halfway through.

"All this talk is pointless. We should let Carol make her own choice. Let her stay in Fairlake for a while. If she decides she wants to return, I'll bring her back."

"Hattie is still young. She shouldn't go to Fairlake alone. Besides, she's unfamiliar with the surroundings."

"I will be there for her, no? I will take good care of her."

Zachary let out a soft snort. "Sir, in terms of bloodline, you are indeed Hattie's granddad. However, beyond that, you're no more than a stranger who's barely acquainted with her."

"If you're uneasy, then follow along." Bjorn squinted his eyes. "Are you worried that I might forcefully keep Carol in Fairlake? Or is it that you lack confidence in yourself, afraid that once Carol leaves with me, she might not want to return?"

"There's no need for reverse psychology, Sir. That tactic doesn't work on me."

"Then why don't you call Carol and let her make the decision herself? If she chooses to come with me, what right do you have to interfere with the bond between a grandparent and grandchild?"

"I'm her guardian."

"That's why I've come to talk to you today. Otherwise, I would have taken Carol away yesterday!"

The two of them engaged in a back-and-forth exchange, testing and challenging each other.

Upon Bjorn's insistent request, Zachary made a call to the kindergarten teacher.

Following that, Zachary spent twenty minutes sipping coffee face-to-face with Bjorn.

Twenty minutes later, classes had ended at the kindergarten.

out and play. Harrietta, could you stay behind for a moment?" the

had gone out to play, Harrietta looked up and asked, "Teacher, why did you ask me

daddy called me earlier. He said to call him

mentioned that he was at Fuller Tower, trying to persuade Daddy to allow me to go to Fairlake. Why did Daddy suddenly call? Could he have been persuaded? Am I really going to stay in Fairlake with Granddad? Well, that works...

place and

Bjorn immediately set down his porcelain cup,

the speakerphone button with a hint of annoyance.

Were you looking for

of address Harrietta used to address Zachary, and he couldn't help looking at Zachary pridefully. It seems that Carol's feelings for Zachary are rather indifferent. She

again... Daddy must have been persuaded by Granddad, hoping I would change my mind. Harrietta didn't want to put Zachary in a tough spot either, so she responded, "Sure." The moment Zachary heard the response, his expression faltered.

confident smile

want to go? If you don't

to go but was afraid she might

said, "Daddy, I really want to go. Isn't Aunt Lenora also going to Fairlake? I

guard. She told me she didn't want to go yesterday. Why has she suddenly changed her mind

hearing the way

his brow. However, joy quickly replaced his initial reaction. As for or the

uttered by Harrietta, the

completely disregarded by him.

about to say something more, Bjorn interrupted him, "All right, Carol. Everything's fine now. You

and said, "Um... Daddy, should

rendered speechless. My

mechanical beep echoed from

After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, his gaze sharp as a blade. "If you dare to obstruct me again, don't blame me for turning

then lowered his gaze and pondered for a moment before saying, "In ten days, I'll personally go to Fairlake to pick her

is too brief.

Hattie is attending her uncle's wedding ceremony," Zachary

doesn't need to be

to send her there personally. "When do you plan on returning home? I'll arrange our

"Within these two days."

Zachary raised an

understood his meaning and snorted. "She's not