NovelEnglishHis expression shifted slightly before he asked Katherine, “Then is he your child?”
Katherine wanted to claim the boy as her own-it wouldn't disappoint Albert anyway, since she had no ties to the
Robsons.
“Yes, he’s mine. As for who the father is, | can’t tell you. But it’s definitely not Sean's.”
She refused to deceive the old man.
Albert knew he’d judged her character correctly-her integrity was beyond reproach.
The Robson fortune was immeasurable; had Katherine claimed Jacob as Sean's heir, she’d have gained limitless
wealth as the mother. Yet she hadn't.
“Silly girl,” Albert said gently, “Jacob is your son, and you're my granddaughter-in-law. That makes him my
great-grandson. Whether he shares Sean's blood matters not.”
“...What?”
Katherine stood frozen.
The Robson family had only Sean as their sole heir-Albert’s one biological grandson, more precious even than
Geoffrey.
After all, the Sutton lineage had many descendants.
How could Albert not care whether the child was Sean's?
“Katherine, don’t overthink it. Grandpa values you as a person. Even if you and Sean don’t have children, he'll
only ever recognize you as his granddaughter-in-law.”
The elderly Mr. Robson added gently.
Katherine had never felt such profound acceptance before. Her eyes welled up. “Grandpa, thank you.”
Perhaps marrying into the Robson family wouldn't be so bad after all.
Sean's parents had passed early, sparing her mother-in-law conflicts. Her only in-law treated her with such
kindness.
“No need for formalities with Grandpa.”
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Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRemembering her unresolved matters, Katherine ventured, “Grandpa, may | visit my friend
tomorrow?”
“Of course. But Jacob stays. I've arranged for elderly folks to meet him-they traveled far just to see this brilliant
great-grandson of mine.”
“Alright.”
Katherine also needed to speak privately with Geoffrey.
The next day.
Snow was falling again outside. Maureen and Geoffrey still hadn't returned to the Sutton estate.
Heather had intended to reprimand Maureen privately during their visit, but the opportunity vanished.
After breakfast, Alex left Elizabeth and Heather behind for work.
Elizabeth watched him go, puzzled. “Working even on Christmas Holidays?”
“Mhm. Several company projects hit snags recently.”
Alex's voice was flat, a trace of impatience flickering in his dark eyes.
“Just tellif you need anything.”
Elizabeth spoke with perfect decorum in Heather's presence.
“Okay.”
Alex gave a slight nod and strode out of the dining room.
Heather was quite pleased with Elizabeth: “Elizabeth, you know Alex just took over the company. Don't take it to
heart.”
Elizabeth nodded. “Yes, | understand.”
“Just the other day, | suggested to Mom that she should collaborate with Corporate Giant sometime.”
The “Mom” Elizabeth referred to was Barbara.
Heather grew even fonder of Elizabeth upon hearing this.
Alex's position at Corporate Giant was shaky these days. Over recent months, several projects had been
snatched away by an overseas competitor.
Shareholders were growing restless.
If Corporate Giant could partner with Barbara's corporation after the holidays, those shareholders wouldn't dare
complain.
“How can | ever thank you enough?”
“Alex and | are engaged. No need for formalities.”
Elizabeth smiled sweetly, then asked, “By the way, is Maureen really not coming back with your brother for
Christmas?”
Heather's gentle expression instantly darkened at the mention of Maureen.
“Geoff lost his memory. He does whatever Maureen says now. Since she won’t come, he won't either.”
“Is it that sister-in-law won't let big brother cback for Christmas Holidays? | think everyone wants their
family together for a lively celebration.”
Elizabeth deliberately stirred the pot.
Her words made Heather nod in agreement.
“I'll go check on them later.”
“Mhm.”
Elizabeth took a sip of water, hiding the triumph in her eyes.
If Maureen was so disliked by her mother-in-law, how could she possibly compete?
Pearl.
Maureen, Geoffrey, and Ethan were baking Christmas cookies together.
Since Geoffrey couldn't see, he assisted from the side.
Soon, his phone rang. Answering it, he heard a familiar female voice.
“Mr. Sutton, this is Katherine, Maureen's friend. Are you free now?
| need to talk with you.”
Sitting in her car, Katherine peered at the distant villa, mustering her courage.
“Alright.”
Geoffrey hung up, informed Maureen, and stepped outside.
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Watching him approach, Katherine nervously gripped her steering wheel, reassuring herself:
“He can’t even see me. Nothing to fear.”
Katherine stepped out of the car, gathering her courage as she approached Geoffrey.
“Mr. Sutton.”
Geoffrey stopped, cutting straight to the chase: “What is it?”
Katherine had rehearsed her words during the drive and fired back immediately:
“Our Reenie is kind and naive. The only reason she’s been slightly nicer to you these past few months is because
you lost your memory and went blind-not because of sbullshit love. Don’t get the wrong idea.”
Geoffrey's brow furrowed slightly:
“S07”
“Leave Reenie alone. Stop clinging to her, understand?”
Katherine clenched her fists, trying to project more confidence.
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