Chapter 21 "Don't worry, Grandpa. I placed sfood on William's plate and said gently. "He can't bully me." After all, we were about to divorce soon anyway.
After dinner, Ryan played chess with William in the backyard while I leisurely cooked coffee on the side. Ryan's chess style was cunning and ruthless, and after making a move that William couldn't counter, William glared at him. "Are you treatinglike an outsider? Leavingwith not way out?" "Alright." Ryan chuckled, then indeed eased off.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWilliam was pleased, laughing heartily, and said meaningfully," Remember, family and outsiders are not the same." I handed Grandpa a cup of coffee. "Grandpa, have scoffee." "Hmm." Grandpa took a sip. "If you two can always get along so well, then I'll be able to hold my great- grandchild soon!" My heart fluttered, and I instinctively placed my hand on my belly. Seeing William's aging face, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of compassion. If there hadn't been those barriers and issues between Ryan and me, I could have told Grandpa that I was pregnant, and he could be holding his great-grandchild soon. But there were no ifs. I could only disappoint the old man.
Ryan glanced atwith a gentle gaze and said, "Don't worry. I'll try my best." "You better!" William patted Ryan's hand. "If not, have Brenda get you sViagra." "I'm in good health!" Ryan, perhaps due to innate competitiveness as a man, retorted on the spot.
"Then hurry up and givea great-grandchild!" After giving his command, Witham stood up slowly. "Alright, I won't take up any more of your time. Accompany Charlotte to the graveyard to see your in-laws With that we went to the front yard together. Seeing this, the driver opened the car door for William. After bidding us farewell, they drove away.
"Let's go * Ryan walked to the Maybach and gestured forto get in.
"No need for you to givea lift. I'll just get a taxi back." "Aren't we going to the graveyard?" I looked at him in disbelief. I hadn't expected him to genuinely want to go. "Do you really want to go?" "I said I'd go with you, so I will." Ryan opened the pass jer door without further discussion. "Get in." "Okay." I could only get into the car.
The graveyard was in the suburbs. Although the road should have been clear, we encountered a traffic jam due to an accident, delaying us for a while. Before getting out of the car, I received a call from Jane.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Charlotte, I'm coming to your place later!" Upon hearing this, I replied, "I'm not at hright now. Is it okay if you clater? You can still cto my place first. There's food in the fridge, so you don't need to buy anything." She hesitated slightly, then said mysteriously, "Can I bring two friends. with me? You know them too." "Of course, it's up to you to decide." Jane was more like a sister tothan a friend. Her house was always open to me, so I never felt the need to keep my guard up.
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Jane seemed excited for a moment but quickly restrained herself "Okay, I've got to go. Cback early tonight, and make sure you cback with an empty stomach!" I smiled helplessly and agreed.
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