Because of Foreman, Joshua had nearly died.


    Neville had also been caught in the crossfire, a victim of a malicious plot.


    If it hadn''t been for her, neither of them would have had any dealings with Foreman at all.


    "Star, it has nothing to do with you," Neville said. "A man with a dark heart like Foreman would have targeted me eventually, even without you, if he saw me as an obstacle."


    Neville led Ste and Joshua into the Connolly residence.


    Marvin was already waiting in the living room.


    Upon seeing Ste and Joshua, he quickly stood up and ran over to greet them.


    After a few pleasantries, Neville said, "Marvin, you and Joshua can stay downstairs for a bit. I''m taking Ste to see your great-grandmother."


    Marvin nodded obediently. "Okay."


    Ste also turned to Joshua. "Joshua, wait for me here."


    Joshua agreed.


    Neville led Ste upstairs.


    They stopped in front of a particr room.


    Neville knocked gently on the door. "Grandma, Star is here to see you."


    A weak, elderly voice came from inside.


    "Let Stare in. You can go wait downstairs."


    Neville paused for a second. "Alright."


    He turned to Ste. "Star, I''ll leave Grandma in your care for a moment."


    Ste nodded lightly and pushed the door open to enter the room.


    On the bed, a gaunt, withered old woman was looking at her with a kind expression.


    When she saw Ste enter, a gratified smile appeared on her aged face.


    "Star, thank you for taking the trouble toe all this way to see a wretched old woman like me."


    Ste blinked, trying to hold back the stinging in her eyes.


    Grandma Connolly had lost so much weight. Worn down by her illness, she was now little more than skin and bones.


    Ste walked to her bedside and took her hand.


    "I''m Neville''s fiancée," she said softly. "It''s only right that Ie to see you."


    Grandma Connolly shook her head gently, her cloudy eyes filled with a wisdom that saw through everything.


    "I may be old, but my mind is still sharp.


    I can tell that you''re not Neville''s girlfriend."


    Ste was slightly taken aback, then her expression turned apologetic.


    "Grandma, I''m sorry. We lied to you."


    Grandma Connolly patted her hand, signaling that she didn''t mind.


    "Although could see you weren''t a couple, I could also see that Neville likes you" she said. "He used to say a girl he liked and always


    hought it was just an excuse.


    But after seeing you, I knew my boy hadn''t been lying to me.


    Now that Neville has someone he truly likes, I won''t arrange any more blind dates for him."


    At this, Grandma Connolly let out a long sigh.


    "I''m just worried that after I''m gone, that boy Marvin... will have no one to look after him."


    "Don''t worry, Grandma," Ste assured her. "I will take good care of Marvin."


    "I know you have, dear. You''ve


    looked after him for a long time et


    Grandma Connolly said. "Marvin is very fond of you. We never seen hin take to anyone like that.


    And though both Neville and Marvin adore you, I can see that you...


    have romantic feelings for New 190?


    the moment.


    at


    So, whether you choose Neville or not, I hope you find your own happiness.


    I wanted to see you this time because there is something I need to tell you before I


    go."


    Ste looked at Grandma Connolly. "Grandma, please tell me."


    "The truth is," Grandma Connolly said, "Marvin is not Neville''s biological son.


    He is the son of Neville''s sister. Neville is actually... Marvin''s uncle."