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Gwendolyn looked toward him when she heard his words.
She was a little angry as she had agreed to spend the New Year at Patrick's house, but because of
him, she came over to the Ashton residence instead.
Yet, when she saw the guilty expression on his face, her heart softened.
She recalled the help that Zayden had given her in the past few years. He was their savior, and she
understood his feelings for her. Moreover, it was not his fault that he liked her.
She shook her head. “I'm pretty happy tonight. It's my wish to accompany my grandpa during the New
Year.”
Her grandfather doted on her the most in the entire world. Out of all the Ashton family members, he
was the only one who stood by her side.
Since he was much older, he was losing a year with every passing New Year's Day, just as he had
said.
Zayden nodded slightly. “But, your face...”
He felt guilty that she had been hit.
Gwendolyn shook her head and replied, “I'm really all right. Don't worry about it.”
At that moment, Zayden's phone rang. He fished his phone out and realized that his mother had called
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthim. He did not want to pick it up.
The phone automatically stopped ringing. Thereafter, he received a text message.
It said: Zay, if you don't pick up, I'll call Gwendolyn.
When the notification appeared on his screen, a call came from his mother again. He could only accept
it.
“Mom.”
“Zay, is it Gwendolyn who has led you astray? You don't return home even for the New Year. Don't you
know that your grandfather is unhappy? You're the eldest grandson in the family, yet you did not go and
visit him.”
Zayden's face darkened slightly. “I know. I'll return later to visit him.”
“Zay, he will be asleep by the time you arrive. Don't think that you can do whatever you want just
because you're the eldest grandson in the Surrington family. Other people are watching you. They
know how to please the old man. If he is swayed by them, you might have to give up on your position
as the heir. Furthermore, Gwendolyn is even more of an issue since your grandfather looks down on
her. If you wish to be with her, you will lose everything.”
She hung up after she completed her sentence.
Zayden kept his phone and stared outside the window.
Many people were playing with fireworks and the festive New Year atmosphere was in the air.
Originally, he had been very happy that night. He had told Michael that he would visit him and propose
marriage to Gwendolyn soon. He wanted to get married to her as quickly as possible.
It appeared that he still had to get past the hurdle, which was his family.
Naturally, Gwendolyn knew who had called him. It had been many years, but Zayden still did not
understand their positions.
It was impossible for them to be together. Thus, from the very beginning, she did not think too much
about it and kept her distance from him.
Some people could not be together even after knowing each other for over a decade. She had come to
understand that deeply. She hoped that he could understand that as well and give up on their
relationship.
After reaching Star Mansion, the car stopped at the entrance of the seventh mansion. When
Gwendolyn got out, she subconsciously glanced at the eighth mansion. The inside was dark and
devoid of light. Patrick had not returned.
Just as she had expected, he had gone to visit Alice and Hector that night.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt was normal for him to do so. There were only two elderly left in the Lowen family. As their only
grandson, he had to accompany them.
The three children waved goodbye to the man in the car. Gwendolyn raised her hand and waved to him
as well.
“Zayden, stay safe on your way back!”
Zayden did not wish to return to the Surrington residence. He wanted to be with the four of them and
integrate into their lives, becoming part of their family.
He squeezed out a smile and said, “Happy New Year!”
The three children replied to him back, “Happy New Year!”
When Gwendolyn saw that his car had driven a distance away, she hurriedly called out to her children,
“Let's go back home!”
The four of them went back merrily. Juliette was very talkative and had the most things to say.
“I have many monetary gifts and can buy many Barbie dolls! Brothers, let's go and play with fireworks!
It's going to be the New Year soon!”
Gwendolyn rubbed her cold and stiff hands together. “All right! We'll go back first, then release
fireworks in our backyard.”
Camille had gone to visit her relatives, so there would only be the four of them in the house that night.
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