Wife 35

Chapter 35

“It’s right here!” Winter had already sent someone to grab th present. It was not as showy. as Charles‘, but it was still top–notch. “Grandpa, this is from Xavier and me. We wish you happiness and peace!”

Everyone knew Winter could charm the stars out of the sky, especially with her celebrity status and her picture–perfect image of elegance and grace.

When everyone saw Winter’s gift, they could not help but gush, “Wow, the old man’s got some amazing luck, having such a devoted granddaughter!”

Winter had brought a painting, knowing full well Samuel would love it. She had scoured high and low for it. Then, with a smug look, she turned to Noelle. “So, Noelle, what’s your gift for Grandpa?”

All eyes were on Noelle then. The unspoken comparison between Samuel’s granddaughters had begun. Next to Winter’s glow, Noelle seemed to fade into the background, her quiet. nature making her seem even more subdued. She had barely said a word throughout this

scene.

ever so slightly as Winter’s self–satisfied

on in Winter’s head. It was not like she had not seen this before. She always figured it was easier to avoid drama than to stir it up. Winter, however, was not one to let things slide. Ever since the whole

up at just the right moment to look like she was backing Noelle up. “You’re aware,

you’re unhappy. He’s been counting the days until you’d come home, and it wasn’t easy for him to finally

you’re upset, but we’re all family here. Today’s grandpa’s birthday, and you’re the picture of

whispered, “Listen, Noelle, grandpa’s getting on in years. He

indle

Plus, your sister and Xavier are pretty much

she was making perfect sense. Did

of everyone. She could not help but let out a bitter laugh. “So, you’re using grandpa’s birthday bash to corner. me into submission? Mom, why

you. If you can chear Grandes us Mom will hook you up with someone

smile. Of course I’ve got a gift for grandpa. Do you

to say it was not necessary, but Noelle’s troubled look and the expectant eyes

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