Mother-in-law...

Maddox's biological mother - Aurora Stark.

This... was the person Maddox mentioned to her before.

Back then, when Maddox and Benedict weren't on good terms, she heard from Maddox about what happened and thought that her mother-in-law she had never met had an unyielding personality. She immediately asked for a divorce when she found out he cheated on her and never got in touch with her ex-husband ever since.

Her determination and firmness were something she admired.

That was also why Maddox hated Benedict so much back then.

It was just that...

"I know that I've gone too far, but this is just what I think. There are no 'what ifs' in this world. If there were, then many people would not have died and many things won't be like what they are today. No matter how things are right now, I'm just glad that everyone can gather here today."

Abigail wiped her tears again and said softly,

"Everything in this world is predestined. My sister and I were destined to run away from home, and she was destined to meet a heartless man. Maddox is destined to be brought home by the Yardley family and then... he was also destined to meet you."

Minerva was at a loss for words.

"Everything happens for a reason,"

Abigail lowered her eyes as she muttered.

"Auntie, what happened can't be undone. Don't think too much about it," Minerva walked up to Abigail and patted her on the shoulder.

"I know," Abigail replied as she washed her face in the sink and then chuckled. "I'm fine now. Let's go back."

"Auntie, I have something to talk to you about."

"What's the matter?"

Minerva looked at her and hesitated for a while. Then, she told Abigail what she and Maddox had decided.

Abigail took in everything she said with an indifferent expression on her face. "Sure. You both can decide what you want to do as a couple."

Abigail would accept their decision so

"Auntie, I..."

aren't you? It's okay, if he gets stubborn I'll give him a taste of his own medicine," Abigail said while making a gesture as if she wanted to

just worried that he won't be happy. After all,

is another

"What is it?"

old man adores his precious great-grandson. If you're willing, why

"No way!"

immediately shook her head firmly

of Beanie for her own selfish reasons. If she did, she would

Don't take it too seriously. Just bring Beanie and Maddox together with you, and you can leave the rest to me," Abigail said. Minerva knew what Abigail meant was

felt grateful for having such an

the dining

she didn't think too much of it. However, the moment she sat down, she felt Jarold's cold sharp gaze

washroom to bring Abigail back. How did she accidentally offend him

her

Minerva was puzzled, she couldn't ask him directly. She could only endure his gaze throughout dinner. When dinner was over, Jarold told her, "Come over to

her head to make sure that Jarold was indeed speaking to

into the study

private. It didn't matter why, she also had something to tell

agreed to

unexpectedly, Maddox's

want to say, just come at me. Grandpa, you don't need to

Minerva was baffled.

Jarold, probably enraged by

ms

angrily, "What do you mean by 'don't make things difficult for her'? I only asked her to join me in the study yet you say I'm making things difficult? I know you like her but don't you think you're going a little too

us the impression that you

position."

angry that he couldn't say anything, and

then grabbed Maddox by the hand and stood in front of him. "Grandpa, I'll

and grabbed her wrist. Minerva pinched his palm and gestured

fine. It's just a simple conversation, he won't physically harm me. Why are you so

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