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..."

Chloe said tiredly, not wanting to move. Running

a key and unlocked

just lain down, looked at the uninvited

You are a man, and I am a woman. You can't keep using your key to open my

clearly

bring in a tray with a steaming bowl

have moved out. My Grandpa

speechless at this

a few others, remain. They have all worked for the Martin Family for a long time. They won't gossip." Grant continued. "So, you

words instantly silenced

sat awkwardly on her bed, feeling as if she were trapped in a dire situation. The atmosphere in the room was somewhat delicate, and her mood was extremely weary from

on, get up and have a bite,"

want to sleep." After speaking, she curled up in her blanket and lazily closed her eyes, trying to escape the exhaustion of

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tenderly in his arms. He reminded her softly but firmly, "You must eat something. You're already skinny, and if you skip more meals, you'll turn into skin

coaxing a child. His carefulness and concern instantly softened Chloe's defenses.

older men indeed knew how to care for people better. She couldn't help but think that having such a considerate man by her side

pasta closer and fed Chloe bit by bit. His cooking was surprisingly good;

pressed a button on the small table, and soon Mia

nestled in bed while Grant carefully tended to her, the always-cheerful Mia couldn't resist teasing

Davis, look at Mr. Martin, taking such meticulous care of you," Mia said, covering her mouth as she laughed, her eyes twinkling

balcony, not taking his eyes off the road for a second. As soon as he saw you get out of the car,

working for the Martin 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

left Chloe quite surprised. She had spent so much time with Grant and never knew he could cook. She remembered that at the hotel