Unexpected Encounter: A Second Chance at Love

"Her name is Rachael Watson, she is Michael's daughter."

Justin: " "

When Justin did not say anything, Theodore assumed he was showing interest. "Oh you like her don't you? She is such a nice girl. Look, look, I have more pictures of her."

"Grandpa—"

"See this—" Theodore showed him another picture of her. "She is so beautiful, right? Do you like her? Should I set up a meeting?"

Justin: " "

"Grandpa, don't you know she is already married?"

"What?" Theodore frowned.

"Yes, Rachael married my friend Andrew a couple of months back." He pinched the space between his brows and sighed. Only he knew how glad he was that Andrew wasn't around.

If his possessive friend was to find out that his grandpa was trying to pair him with his wife, it would definitely be the end of his life.

"Andrew Volkov?"

"Andrew Collins," Justin corrected him. "His full name is Andrew Collins."

"I know that but he is a Volkov, isn't he?" Theodore sighed. "How did Michael's daughter end up getting married to him?"

His remark made Justin frown. "What do you mean? Andrew is a great guy. You have met him so many times, you like him too."

"Well, I am not saying he is bad. But I am sure about his background, especially that weird grandfather of his," Theodore remarked.

"Grandpa, Andrew is nothing like them and you know that too." Justin defended his friend.

"Hmm, I know. He is Frederick's son, that lad ended up getting all the good qualities from his father," he exclaimed. "I am sure Michael fixed this marriage. Andrew is his late best friend's son after all, so it makes sense."

He then helplessly shook his head and sighed, "I should have talked to Michael beforehand about you and Rachael. I wanted to wait until you came here but that was clearly a mistake."

Without waiting for his reply, Theodore added, "But since Michael already had Fredricks son in his mind, I think you would definitely get rejected."

Justin: " "

"Don't get me wrong but that friend of yours is one delicious piece of cake for the ladies," he stated. "I am saying that you are any less. But when one has to compare, Andrew definitely has an upper hand."

Justin: " "

"Don't get disheartened, grandpa will find you a beautiful wife soon."

Pinching the space between his brows, Justin pursed his lips. The old man was too excited to even listen to him. "Grandpa, you don't have to find anyone for me."

"Why?" Before he could answer, Theodore curiously inquired, "Do you have different sexual interest?"

"No."

"It's okay even if you do, grandpa will find a handsome man."

Justin: " "

When he started showing him pictures of multiple men, Justin took his phone away. "Alright, you need to stop."

He kept the phone aside and said, "You don't have to find anyone for me because I am already with someone."

"You are?" Theodore widened his eyes in shock. "Who is it? Is she from Russia too?"

"Her name is Elsa Volkov, she is Owen's sister." Without waiting for his reply, Justin added, "We used to date in the past but we broke up for almost three years and now we are back together. In fact, I am gonna ask her to marry me soon."

Theodore did not say anything but his silence was enough for him to understand what he was thinking.

"I know what you are thinking but it's not like that," Justin remarked. "Andrew, Owen and Elsa are different, they are not like others."

"Are you still involved?" When Justin did not say anything, Theodore sighed, "I don't know what to say—"

"I don't know Elsa so I won't say anything," he added. "And since she is your choice, I will not object to your decision as well. I will happily give you both my blessing. But you know what happened to your brother and how we lost him."

He sighed. "I don't wanna lose you as well."

"You won't grandpa," Justin assured him.

"Alright then, you have to bring Elsa and Edward home as soon as possible," Theodore exclaimed. "I want to meet them together."

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[Watson Mansion, Dining area]

"When are you both leaving tomorrow?" Reeta inquired.

"We have a morning flight," Andrew answered.

"And when are you coming back?"

"It's not fixed mom," Rachael said. "We haven't decided the return date yet."

​ "Does that mean we won't be seeing you for a while?" When Rachael nodded, Joshua sighed, "I guess I will be gone by the time you come back."

"Where are you going?" she frowned.

"I found a place, I will be moving out soon." Joshua looked at Reeta. "I know what you are going to say aunt but I don't wanna trouble you and uncle by staying here."

"Why do you think it will be troublesome for us?" Michael arrived and took his seat. "George is staying here and we are fine with it."

George: " "

When Rachael started laughing, George glared at her.

"Why are you being mean again?" Reeta slapped her husband's arm.

"I am not being mean, I am just trying to make a point," Michael defended himself. "I am just trying to tell Joshua that it won't be troublesome if he stays here."

He then looked at Joshua. "If you stay here, this house will feel empty after someone moves out again."

"Dad—" Rachael helplessly shook her head and sighed, "For the last time, I moved out a couple of months ago. Andrew and I had plans of staying here only for a few days and now we have to go home."

Michael frowned. "Are you saying that this is not your home?"

"I didn't mean that—" Rachael pursed her lips and looked at her husband. She wanted him to help her out.

"Why are you looking at Andrew?" Michael snapped. "I am talking to you young lady."

When Rachael told him they would be going back home after they were back from the trip, Michael was very disappointed. He wanted them to stay for a few more weeks but she turned him down.

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