Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 527: Meant for me

"Wow, Grandma, how can you be this energetic?! You're amazing!"

"Haha! You little boy! You flatter me!"

"But I'm telling the truth! Grandma, what kind of food do you eat? I think I should add them to my diet!"

"Hahaha!"

The lively voices from the courtyard were the first thing that struck Dean's ears as he approached. But when he stepped out and saw who was there, he froze. His eyes first landed on Old Mrs. Pierson, fully geared up for a morning workout. Beside her was the charming Slater Bennet, showering her with compliments.

Slater was complimenting Old Mrs. Pierson so much that anyone listening would wonder if he was serious. It sounded ridiculous, and one would think he was being insincere. Yet, Old Mrs. Pierson was laughing heartily as if she didn't mind at all.

It was a sight Dean had never seen before.

It made him realize that his grandmother wasn't always strict; she was only strict with her own family-except Zoren and a few others.

"Young Master Dean," Butler Hubert called quietly, panting a little as he rushed to catch up. Once he regained his composure, he straightened his back and glanced at the people in the courtyard. He sighed, frowning as he turned to Dean. "Young Master Dean, Old Mrs. Pierson is with an important guest. Please, come and follow me to the drawing room."

"Otherwise, the Old Madam might scold me again?" Dean guessed, casting Butler Hubert a sharp look. "What's new about that, Butler Hubert?"

"Young Master Dean," Butler Hubert pressed his lips, wanting to scold him first. If Zoren was stubborn, Dean was twice as much. The only difference between them was that Zoren wouldn't purposely anger his grandmother; he often thought of her health. As for Dean, he didn't care.

was happily helping Old Mrs. Pierson maintain her health, trailed off as he slowly shifted his eyes to

eyes landed on Butler Hubert

Pierson called with displeasure. "What are you doing here? Butler Hubert, didn't I say I'd meet him later? Why did you bring him here?" Butler Hubert gave the Old Madam a

you chasing me out again?" Dean remarked indifferently. "Please don't blame Butler Hubert. He did take me to the drawing room,

clearly not pleased, waving them off dismissively. "Take him and go. Visit me

by such treatment. Butler Hubert, on the other hand, sighed heavily

Dean," Butler Hubert called quietly. "I'm sorry about that.

in understanding. He turned

to Old Mrs. Pierson's side like a little prince coaxing the queen. "Isn't he your grandson

Dean muttered under his breath,

Slater and sighed. She reached out and ruffled his soft

good child," she murmured, and that simple remark changed her mind completely. She cast Butler Hubert a look, nodding slightly to give

in

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ordered breakfast for Slater and herself, the servants only had to add another seat for Dean. In no time, the three of them sat around the

almost amused. Old Mrs. Pierson had never extended such courtesy to him during his visits.

in awe, oblivious to the tension between Old Mrs. Pierson and Dean. He ogled the food before him, almost salivating as

plenty, child," Old Mrs. Pierson urged Slater kindly. "Everything here is

best! You should eat plenty too. Everything looks delicious and nutritious. If

already too thin! Does your manager want