Seeing Grant''s hesitation, Anissa''s voice turned sharp.
"Grant, we can''t talk about this over the phone. You need toe back now."
"And if you don''t, don''t bother calling me ''Mom'' anymore."
With that, Anissa hung up abruptly. Grant stared at his phone, feeling a headacheing on.
Most moms were thrilled when their sons had found a great partner, but his mom? She was so picky, even with someone as amazing as Chloe. Grant was at a loss when it came to how to handle Anissa.
Chloe, who had been watching TV, noticed Grant''s troubled expression and turned to him.
"Grantie, what''s up?"
Grant sighed, furrowing his brows. "Mom just called. She wants me toe home. It''ste, and I really don''t want to go."
He moved closer to Chloe, wrapping his arms around her as they sat down together. He gently yed with her long hair, creating a tender and intimate moment.
Chloe tried to persuade him, "Grantie, you should go. What if she''s calling because she''s not feeling well?"
"You''re her son; you need to take care of her. Honestly, I think she''s quite pitiful. Mr. Smith doesn''t like her, and she''s been living alone abroad for so many years."
"Now that she''s back, it''s understandable that she wants you and your brothers to spend time with her. Go on, be a good son."
Chloe''s gentle encouragement touched a soft spot in Grant''s heart. After hugging Chloe once more, he stood up.
A few minutester, Grant left the house.
Before leaving, he repeatedly reminded Chloe to lock the door securely.
After Grant left the vi, Chloe went upstairs to rest. She snuggled into bed and started texting Adide.
Adide told her that with the help of advanced medical technology abroad, Kathy''s condition had improved significantly.
Kathy had adapted to her new heart, and the doctors said that after some more recovery time, she could return home.
Moreover, the police had given Adide good news. Kathy''s parents were still unreachable, and afterpleting various procedures, the police had sent Kathy''s file to the welfare agency.
When Adide brought Kathy back to the country, she could go to the welfare agency toplete the adoption process.
In other words, Adide could legally adopt Kathy.
This was wonderful news.
Meanwhile, Isidora, who hadn''t been seen at the Martin Family for several days, was trying her best to impress Quentin.
She had moved into Quentin''s spacious apartment in Sovereign City. While Quentin was out socializing, she had nothing to do at home.
At that moment, Sophia, who had been missing for a while, called her.
As soon as Sophia''s call connected, she demanded money from Isidora.
"Isidora, send me another million dors." Sophia''s tone was demanding, asking for a million dors right off the bat.
Isidora had already given her a sum of moneyst time, and now, just a few dayster, she was asking for more?
"Sophia, what''s going on? I just gave you money a few days ago, and you''ve already spent it all?" Isidora was exasperated.
Coming from a poor background, Isidora valued every penny. Thest sum of money had already pained her to part with.
"Sophia, what do you mean I''ve spent it all in just a few days?"
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"Your daughter is with me. I take care of her, feed her and provide for her. I even hired a nanny. All of that costs money."
"Besides, you know the condition of your daughter''s heart. Every hospital visit costs money. Let me tell you, I haven''t spent a single penny on myself; it''s all gone towards your daughter."
"If you don''t send me money, you can expect your daughter to die in the hospital." Sophia''s threat about the child left Isidora feeling powerless.
She softened her tone and said, "Alright, if that''s the case, let me talk to my daughter." Sophia immediately refused, "No, your daughter is in the ICU. Hurry up and send the money."
"A million dors, not a penny less."
After saying this, Sophia hung up abruptly.
Listening to the busy signal on the other end, Isidora felt her chest tighten with anger.
But for her daughter''s life, she reluctantly took out her phone and transferred a million dors to Sophia.
This million dors was from Quentin, originally intended to be saved for herself and her child as an insurance policy. But now, it was all taken by Sophia.
Isidora felt helpless.
Around ten o''clock at night, Grant returned to the Martin Family vi. As soon as he entered the living room, he saw Anissa and Giselle talking to a well-mannered young
woman.
Anissa and Giselle''s faces were filled with undisguised ttery towards the young
woman.
With just one nce, Grant knew who she was.
If he remembered correctly, this young woman was Vesper, the daughter of the ckwood Family. Before Chloe came to Sovereign City, the ckwood Family had wanted him to date Vesper.
At that time, Grant had politely declined.
He said he was engaged and couldn''t date other women.
The ckwood Family understood and didn''t pursue it further.
Now, Anissa and Giselle had brought Vesper to their home. What did this mean?
Seeing Grant return, Anissa greeted him with an unusual smile.
She said, "Grantie, you''re finally back. Look, Ms. ckwood has been waiting for quite a while."
"Mom, you called me back sote. Is there something important?" Grant didn''t spare Vesper a nce and directly asked Anissa.
Anissa smiled and said, "I had dinner with Ms. ckwood tonight. I originally nned to send her home earlier, but we got caught up in conversation and lost track of time."
"Seeing howte it was, I was worried about Ms. ckwood''s safety going home alone, so I called you to take her back."
Grant understood Anissa''s intention.
It seemed she was trying to create an opportunity for him to interact with Vesper.
The Martin Family had plenty of drivers, all carefully selected and reliable. Ensuring Vesper''s safety on the way home wouldn''t be an issue.
Grant was displeased by Anissa''s words.
He was about to refuse when Giselle, anticipating his reaction, spoke up.
Giselle urged him, "Grantie, your mom isn''t in good health. Don''t upset her further."