"But look at what's going on now. You no longer have a place in Old Master Nigel's heart. He speaks every word with wariness and apprehension toward you. They're all enjoying their time as a family in Savrow. But they've never cared about how you endure those long, painful nights alone. Everything Justin has now rightfully belongs to you!"

Grant took another pill, popped it into his mouth, and chewed it slowly. With his eyes closed, he chuckled softly, murmuring, "Grandpa, you said he was just a child back then, but you seem to forget I was just a child back then, too."

Justin and Bella had planned to stay and accompany Nigel, but the old man insisted they head back home.

"Are you both insane? Why would a young couple want to spend all their time with an old man like me? Do you guys have nothing to do?!" Nigel pushed them toward the door, "Go, go... It's enough that you visited! Staying too long will just disturb my peace! Matt, send them off!" Bella pouted pitifully, "Grandpa Nigel, can you really bear to see us go?"

"I can."

Bella was at a loss for words.

"Don't worry, Young Master Justin, Ms. Thompson. I'll keep you updated on Old Master Nigel's condition," Matt reassured them.

The young couple reluctantly left, looking back wistfully.

sending them off, he came back to find Nigel's face clouded

didn't you want the kids to stay longer? Nowadays, you rarely get a chance to spend time with them together. Why did

in

deeply unsettled right now. I was afraid if they stayed, they'd notice my distress and worry even more."

are many things I can't say outright. You

the next few days and personally talk to Chairman Thompson about their marriage. We can't afford to delay any longer. The longer we wait, the more things could

please calm

very close now, their relationship has only recently stabilized. After all the chaos, Ms. Thompson has lost the chance to be a mother because of our negligence. Her painful past was only temporarily put to rest through Young Master Justin's efforts, and the Thompsons' attitude has only just started to soften. If we rush to talk about

What should I do then? I'm afraid someone else might

unlikely. Their bond is

relationship between the two

Also,

Thompson mentioned Mr.

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