"Grandma, I got divorced. How can I attend her wedding? What would her family think? They probably don't welcome me, either. It's not that I'm unwilling to go, but I shouldn't." It was rare for Gareth to blab so much in one go just to avoid attending the wedding.

Julia pretended to come to a sudden realization. "Oh, right, you've been divorced…"

Gareth was rendered speechless.

Elisa was amused to see Gareth behaving like a child in front of Julia.

"What should I do then?" Julia furrowed her brows and put down her cutleries, pretending to be so troubled that she had lost her appetite.

Gareth could tell that Julia was putting on an act but didn't expose her. He went along and expressed his intention. "It seems like we can only decline the invitation."

Julia suddenly slapped him on the back of his head, which startled Elisa too.

"You rascal, I've agreed to show up as the senior in the family. How can I eat my own words?"

had made a mistake. I wonder what the outsiders would think if they saw the powerful Mr.

the end of his

suddenly had a brainwave and muttered in a completely different tone, "It's okay. I guess my body can still take it. I'm just sick; it's not a big deal. I guess I can still attend the

"No way."

"Please don't!"

blurted in unison. They glanced

earnestly, "Grandma, the long journey can take a toll on your health. You can easily

laughter. "What do you suggest then? Gareth is reluctant to go, and I'm not allowed to go. Do I really have no choice but to break my promise? I'm an old

exchanged glances and perceived the determination in

silent agreement was

pretend to reconcile, so

understand the absurd rule, she

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