Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 194 Deliberate

Listening to her grandfather's roar, Chloe felt a headache coming on. She helplessly moved her phone a bit away, fearing that the deafening sound might pierce her eardrums. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner agitation.

'Grandpa, I'm at least a decent-looking girl, do you really worry so much that I won't get married?' Chloe retorted weakly, her voice filled with a touch of helplessness and fatigue.

Ever since she became an adult, her grandfather seemed to have treated her marriage as the most important issue, as if it were his life's mission. And every time this topic came up, Nicholas would get particularly emotional.

On the other end of the line, Nicholas's voice remained loud and firm. "I don't care, anyway, I want you to marry the boy from the Martin family. Their family is well-off and

a good match. If you dare call off the engagement, I'll turn against you!"

Chloe listened to her grandfather's uncompromising tone, feeling a mixture of emotions. She knew her grandfather meant well, but such intense expectations and pressure made her feel incredibly stifled.

"That's it, I'm done talking." Before Chloe could respond, Nicholas hung up abruptly. Staring at her phone, Chloe shook her head in exasperation.

She was convinced her grandfather had been charmed by the Martin family. Otherwise, why would he insist she marry one of their men?

She wished she could tell Nicholas that the man she wanted had to be at least a little stronger than her, even if he wasn't a legendary hero. Only a strong partnership could achieve great things, right?

Because of the company's affairs, Chloe was busy until very late before returning to the Martin Mansion. Dragging her tired body upstairs, she was prepared to take a shower and go to bed. She completely failed to notice that there seemed to be no traces of Michael and Liam living in the large villa anymore.

After her shower, Chloe lay down on her bed. Just as she was about to fall asleep, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Chloe called out towards the door.

Grant's gentle voice came from outside, "It's me..."

bed," Chloe said tiredly, not wanting to move. Running a small company with limited funds meant she had to

a key and

just lain down, looked at the uninvited Grant with

already in bed. You are a man, and I am a woman. You can't keep using your key

lifted her delicate face, clearly displeased, and

then went outside to bring

moved out. My

speechless

household servants have been sent to other places. Now, only the chef, cleaners, and Mia, among a few others, remain. They have

words instantly silenced

trapped in a dire situation. The atmosphere in the room was somewhat delicate, and her

made a bowl of pasta soup for you. Come on, get up and have a bite," Grant gently placed the pasta on the small table by the bed and softly

had no appetite at all; she just wanted to rest. She replied weakly, "I don't want to eat... I just want to sleep." After speaking, she curled up in her blanket and lazily closed her eyes, trying to escape the exhaustion

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a

pulled her out of the covers, then held her tenderly in his arms. He reminded her softly but firmly, "You must eat something. You're already skinny, and if

His carefulness and concern instantly softened Chloe's defenses. She felt the warmth of his embrace, and her

there was truth in saying that older men indeed knew how to care for people better. She couldn't help

Chloe bit by bit. His cooking was surprisingly good; the pasta was soft and

few bites, Chloe felt full. Grant pressed a button on the small table, and soon Mia came up

tended to her, the always-cheerful

Martin, taking such meticulous care of you," Mia said, covering her

soon as he saw you

Family for so long and never once have I seen Mr. Martin step foot in the kitchen. Miss Davis, you're so lucky. Mr. Martin really treats you incredibly well," Mia added with a smile, her voice filled

never knew he could cook. She remembered that at