Chapter 144 Is There No Other Room?

“Aunt?” Courtney was stunned, she couldn’t stop herself from laughing out loud.

That girl looked at most twelve or thirteen years old, yet she was more senior than Alexander. Courtney could not imagine what he would look like when he had to call her ‘Aunt Hannah’.

Glancing at Alexander from the corner of her eye, she noticed that his expression was ugly. Holding back her laughter, she decided to let him off the hook. “Mr. Harry, she must be his aunt in name only. I don’t think Alexander ever called her ‘aunt’, right?”

However, whether accidentally or intentionally, the butler shook his head. “He still has to address her as his aunt. Although Miss Hannah is only an adopted child, she has been recorded into the Duncans’ genealogy record book. When she celebrates her birthday and the Duncan Family visits their ancestral grave every year, Mr. Alexander needs to address her as Aunt Hannah.”

Alexander threw the butler a cold glance. “Mr. Harry, you’re a lot more talkative the older you get. I think it’s time for you to retire and go home.”

 

Courtney held her head down and stifled a laugh. Immediately, the butler shut his mouth and changed the topic with a smile. “There’s a doorsill over here. Watch your steps, Little Master and Little Miss.”

The Duncans’ ancestral home was a protected property in Melrose City. It was a traditional mansion with connecting courtyards. The group passed through the winding corridors and built-in external doors under the butler’s lead. It took a while for them to arrive at the dining room.

 

Although Scott’s hair had gone gray, he was still healthy and had a back as straight as an arrow.

“President Duncan,” Courtney greeted respectfully.

“There’s no need for that. This isn’t a work occasion. Besides, I’m already retired. You don’t have to call me President Duncan. Just follow Alexander and call me Grandpa. Make yourself comfortable.”

Courtney blushed at his words. Hesitating for a while, she uttered, “Grandpa.”

Alas, Scott was satisfied. With a smile, he moved his attention to Tina and Jordan. “Come here, both of you. Come and take a seat here with your great-grandpa.”

him a peck

it for

the harmonious interaction between Scott and Tina, Courtney was full of doubt. “When did Tina become so close with you,

Scott’s brain stopped

that Little Master and her play well together, they

attending school outside and spending time

was incomprehensible; his eyes were fixated on Scott for a

who had always been calm and collected, let out a dry cough when he met Alexander’s gaze. He pretended to avoid his gaze inadvertently. His unnatural act was an indication to Alexander that the kids had been keeping a secret with his grandpa. Scott was so close to Tina that it was unlikely because of that one

the fried ice cream over the phone?” He exposed them

the butler through the corner of his eye, but the latter did nothing this

a few seconds, and the former let out a cough

would want in advance. Did I do something wrong as a great-grandpa? But, look at you. You’ve known Courtney for

Alexander’s expression

say?” Courtney raised her eyebrows and looked at him. “What’s my

not a picky eater, and

“You’re lucky that Courtney is easy-going. If the one sitting here is

the criticism, but he was

the other side of the river. Mr. Scott is probably the only person in this world who

happily. The children sat on each side of Scott; Courtney and Alexander sat separately facing each other. It was true that the Duncan Family had a great chef. The dishes were not at

went upstairs and played. Meanwhile, Courtney and Alexander

me when you’re free. We have to pick a

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