Chapter 2319

Both Nigel and Justin fell silent, an unspoken understanding passing between them. Neither had any desire to open the door for Grant.

Yet, this uninvited guest took matters into his own hands. Matt, who was stationed outside, reluctantly let him in.

"Grandpa, I heard about your sudden health scare. How are you feeling now?" Grant asked.

As if only now noticing Justin's presence, his eyes glinted briefly as he offered a gentle smile. "Ah, Justin is here too."

Justin's expression remained cool as he gave a slight nod. "Grant."

"If I had known you were here, I'd have waited until tomorrow to visit. I wouldn't want to disrupt Grandpa's rest." Grant maneuvered his wheelchair to the bedside.

"Nonsense." Nigel forced a faint smile, speaking quickly. "It's late, and you're not well yourself. You shouldn't have gone out of your way to visit me."

Leaning forward slightly, a flicker of something unspoken flashed across Grant's dark eyes. "Since I was a child, Grandpa, you've always been the one who spoiled me most. If I can't fulfill my duty to you when you're unwell, what kind of man would that make me?"

through Nigel, hidden beneath

demeanor. Though

buried and remaining outwardly calm was a fundamental trait for

carried an undercurrent of repression, loneliness, and even melancholy. Lately, in the solitude of night, these feelings seemed to resurface with renewed vigor. He felt an

something I'd like to discuss with you in private. Is that

hesitantly toward Justin. "Is it that important? Justin isn't an outsider. You may speak

leave," Justin replied. He had no intention of remaining where he was not welcome, so he turned and left the room with

to his ears, spoken

"Grandpa, I've met

tall figure stiffened,

sounded surprised. "Oh? Grant, have you met someone special? Is it a girl from Meridan, or did you meet

answered, his calm and charming smile

You... You like Bella?" Nigel's pupils

like an invisible needle, fine yet sharp, driving slowly and silently into his chest,

confirmed with a smile,

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