So he decided to settle down in Jindale City!


    Not only could he be near his grandson at all times, but he could also pass on his skills whenever he wished!


    He aimed to teach Emmett everything he knew in his lifetime, ensuring that Emmett would carry on his legacy and shine in the fashion world!


    Elysia was thrilled, "Thank you for making this possible. I know it might be a bit of a hassle for you."


    Bertram immediately responded,


    "It''s no hassle at all. I should be the one thanking you. Without you, I wouldn''t have such a wonderful grandson! He''s healthy and sensible, all thanks to Ms. Thorne!"


    "I came in a rush today and didn''t bring a proper gift for Ms. Thorne, but we''ll have plenty of time in the future!"


    Elysia wanted to refuse, but then she thought of Winona.


    Winona adored Bertram''s creations to the point of obsession!


    If she knew her godson was Bertram''s own grandson, she''d be over the moon!


    So, Elysia silently epted the future promise of a generous gift, nning to save it for Winona.


    When Winona came back for the holidays, she''d immediately take her to visit Bertram!


    "Don''t worry, Emmett. Grandpa''s not going to steal you away. How about a hug for grandpa?"


    Emmett looked towards Elysia with big, sparkling eyes, and she gently nodded. Only then did Emmett open his arms wide and leap into Bertram''s embrace. "Hi, Grandpa."


    Bertram''s eyes reddened again, his voice choked up as he tried to hold back tears, "Oh, oh, oh."


    He had thought he''d end up a lonely old man, but now he had a grandson. How could he not be thrilled?


    Holding his grandson, Bertram took a deep breath, looked up to the sky, his eyes brimming with tears,


    "Thank you, Lord! Thank you! Thank you for not forsaking me! Oh, oh, oh..."


    Elysia was also moved, her eyes reddening with emotion.


    The built-up pressure of many days finally released in that moment.


    After the heartfelt reunion downstairs, Bertram hurried to see his granddaughter in the ICU.


    Outside the intensive care unit, Mariay quietly on the hospital bed, her small body hooked up to numerous tubes.


    It was a sight that broke Bertram''s heart.


    His defenses crumbled once more!


    This was his granddaughter. Had he


    known


    her sooner, he


    3 bout her to his side without


    hesitation!


    She wouldn''t have had to suffer for so many years with Cecil and ire!


    ...


    When Tarquin returned to the hospital, he found Elysia cradling Emmett.


    The little guy had seen his sister''s dire state through the ss window and was heartbroken.


    Bertram, too, was glued to the window, tears streaming down his face as he gazed at his granddaughter.


    It was only when he saw Tarquin that he quickly wiped his tears and greeted him,


    "Mr. Bradford!"


    Tarquin, having been briefed on the way back, politely responded, "Hello, Bertram!"


    Bertram sped his hand tightly, his eyes moist,


    "Thank you, truly, thank you! I... I''m so grateful! Extremely grateful!"


    Tarquin wasn''t in need of money or power.


    With no way to fully repay this kindness, Bertram could only pour his gratitude into those heartfelt ''thank yous.''


    Elysia had been a benefactor to Emmett, and in the same way, Tarquin had shown great favor towards Emmett!


    In a world where family lineage is everything, Tarquin, knowing full well that Emmett wasn''t his biological son, still gave Emmett his name and equal inheritance rights as his own children!


    He didn''t just provide Emmett with fatherly love, but also gave him aplete family!


    Only someone as foolish as Cecil would


    fail


    to recognize such


    kindness, still scheming to exel


    t for personal gain!