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“Indeed,” Grace chimed in with a pinched voice. “She didn’t even come to greet you first when she arrived. Instead, she’s chatting with others. What does that say? She clearly doesn’t consider you worth her attention.”

Lady Blackwood was absolutely fuming. “This Thalia Winters truly has no respect for her elders. No manners whatsoever. And to think your mother claimed she was well–bred and cultivated.”

A small triumphant smile played at the corner of Grace’s lips as she spoke in a gentle, understanding tone. “Grandmother, please don’t be upset. Don’t let her affect your health–that’s what matters most.”

Lady Blackwood patted Grace’s hand affectionately. “You’re always so considerate and caring, my dear. You truly

are my granddaughter.”

Grace’s smile deepened. “Grandmother, would you like me to stay by your side forever?”

The elderly woman gave her an indulgent look. “Silly child, you’ll marry someday. How could you possibly stay with your grandmother forever? Though I’d love to have you with me always, you’re bound to marry eventually.”

If I married Asher, I could stay with you forever, Grace thought but didn’t voice aloud.

Instead, she smiled demurely and said in a sweet, cajoling tone, “For you, Grandmother, I could remain unmarried my entire life.”

This comment delighted Lady Blackwood immensely, bringing a broad smile to her face.

Just as she was beaming with pleasure, Asher and Thalia spotted Lady Blackwood and, after exchanging a few words with those they were conversing with, began walking in their direction.

Grace alerted her, “Grandmother, they’re coming over.”

Lady Blackwood let out a disdainful sniff. “About time.”

Thalia approached Lady Blackwood on Asher’s arm, stopping before her with a polite, formal greeting: “Lady

Blackwood.”

Lady Blackwood had previously insisted Thalia not address her as ‘Grandmother,‘ which Thalia now respectfully

observed.

However, the elderly woman’s expression reflected deep dissatisfaction. “Such a formal address. Are you still harbouring resentment over the family dinner incident? I’ve already apologised to Asher. Why must you be so vindictive?”

Asher’s brow furrowed immediately. “Grandmother, wasn’t it you who explicitly told Thalia not to call you ‘Grandmother‘? Thalia is following your instructions–how can you now be so unreasonable?”

Thalia inwardly gave a cold laugh. Lady Blackwood was clearly looking for trouble again.

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essentially acted as her mouthpiece, expressing her exact thoughts. Thalia merely offered

unreasonable, she immediately flared up. “How dare you call me unreasonable? I am your grandmother! Asher, this woman has clearly been a negative influence on you. Just look at yourself–your attire is preposterous! And your attitude toward the is hardly befitting a grandson

why do you persistently find fault? You

scoffed. “That depends entirely on who

lips curled in silent

little girl ran up and grabbed Thalia’s dress. “Wow, princess! Are you a

was amused by the child, bending down to gently pinch her cheek. “No,

girl gazed up at Thalia with bright, wonder–filled eyes. “But you are a princess! You’re even more beautiful than the

little girl’s innocent words instantly dispelled the irritation Thalia had felt

can I play with you?” the child

you can,” Thalia replied

utterly improper!” Lady Blackwood suddenly exclaimed in a harsh tone.

guests turned to look at the

elderly woman continued angrily, “I was still speaking to you. How dare you start conversing with someone else? Have you no respect for your

what I’ve done to earn such targeted animosity from you. Since my presence clearly offends

response, Thalia took the little girl’s hand and

look. “If I discover you’ve been poisoning Grandmother’s mind against Thalia, I won’t let it

I haven’t done anything of

at Asher. “This has nothing to do with Grace. Just look

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to approve

derisive laugh. “If you’re not satisfied,

was being completely unreasonable, and Asher knew further discussion would be pointless, so he didn’t waste any more

dare you speak to me

ignored her completely and walked

was so enraged she was

with Asher. It’s all Thalia’s fault. She’s bewitched

made an effort to

a moment, she spoke with grave conviction: “You’re right.

flashed across

played with the little girl for a while until the child’s mother

hope she hasn’t been a

warmly. “Not at all. She’s a

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girl looked up at her mother and said in a sweet, endearing voice: “Mummy, the princess is so beautiful. May I take a

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