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    answel Granda Hamilton, already family its my duty to protect him,


    never once regretted saving Thaddeus life during that kidnapping”


    eath by them


    helped Traddeus escace from the outones of those minas–we both might have been tortured to death


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    ocent


    That smile was like a slender cold


    beamin


    g the phone suspended


    unsure of how to proceed


    same through the phone


    “Grandpa Hamilton, who are you talking to


    Thaddeus


    Hamilton stood there awkward


    Thadde


    Evadne heard that vode, smooth and high a vode th


    Thaddeus looked stemed “Chad?


    “Grandpa Hamilton Chad’s vold


    miss him


    oment with Thaddeus? I havent seen him in so long, and i


    Thaddeus your brother wants to speak with you! miton intentionally called Thaddeus over by himself, making a point to keep Evade out of the picture.


    Thaddeus approached his handsome face picture–perfect, “Chad. I’m here”


    “You still look sharp and handsome, unlike me” Chad suppressed a cough, his smille filled with contentment, “Sorry if I’ve made you and Ms Ashbourne feel ufortable”


    Thaddeus eyes tightened, and Evadnie could hear every word clearly


    “Grandpa Hamilton, your house must be quite


    tonight, right? With Thaddeus and Ms. Ashbourne there, enjoying dinner and


    setting off fireworks Just the thought of it is envy–inducing


    arp–witted, not less so than Thaddeus


    Hamilton’s jaw tensed slightly. His eldest grandson had always been sensitive


    But hecked Thaddeus purity and sincerity, he always wore a smile, but you could never tell if it was genuine. His words left you uneasypelling you to look for hidden meanings


    Thaddeus gaze was gentle, “Chad, find a tin to visit you with Grandpa. We should have a proper brotherly reunion


    Would you bring Ms. Ashbourne along when you visit??


    The air grew suddenly still


    The query from the usual reticent brother made Thaddeus brows furrow slightly, his heart feeling a bittersweet pang


    He couldn’t tell if Chad truly wanted to see him or if he was more interested in meeting hisdy.


    “Ah


    other with the trouble? Ms. Ashbourne is right here by your side. Why not meet now? Hamilton called out to Evadne. “Come,na,e meet my eldest grandson, Thaddeus older brother.”


    Evadne hesitantly stepped beside Thaddeus, and the stunning couple came into Chad’s view


    “Thaddeus is truly fortunate to have a beautifuldy like Ms. Ashbourne by his side” Chad’s smile grew as he looked at Evadne’s radiant beauty, “Oh, no, I suppose I should consider you as my sister–inw now.”


    His tone was sincere devoid of any flirtation, genuinely admiring.


    Thaddeus pressed his l*ps together, remaining silent.


    “Mr. Abernathy, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” Evadne wore a polite smile.


    She kept the conversation professional.


    Ive seen you before, so it’s not our first meeting.” Chad slightly lifted his brow, his face shifting in the light


    Thaddeus felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest, his fingers clenched


    “Mr. Chad Abernathy unless I’m mistaken, this is indeed our first meeting.” Evadne said withposure.


    “You may haven’t seen me before, but I have known of you for much longer Ms. Ashbourne, you’re more famous than you realize. Even though I’m abroad, I’ve visited your jewelry exhibits more than once and had the pleasure of acquiring a few pieces for my collection. To put it in modern terms. I’m one of your fans”


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    “Grandpa Hamilton, you said


    as just a kid.


    the old man incsted they go back, home


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    ra good, but don’t you go cramping my st


    Exache poured adorach “Grandpa Hammon do you really have the heart to send us


    the door of you go 4


    thing better to


    Murray, see them ou


    Thaddeus, brows furrowed with concern. Grandpa Hamilton, but your health”


    “Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy, Ms. Ashbourne, please rest assured, I’ll keep you closely informed about Mr. Hamilton Abernathy Mr. Murrayforted them


    The young couple, helpless to argue, reluctantly departed


    After Murray saw them off, Hamilton’s face lost its mirth, turning dark and stormy.


    “Mr. Abernathy, didn’t you want to keep the kids around for a few more days? It’s <b>rare </b>to have a family reunion, why did you…


    “<b>Do </b>you think I’m in the mood now?”


    Hamilton clutched at his chest, gasping for breath, “Murray, I’m terribly uneasy. I was afraid they’d see through my <b>facade </b>and worry unnecessarily


    Because of Chad?”


    There’s a lot I can’t say outright. You know that?


    The old man was a bundle of nerves, restless and anxious, “Right now, I’m more concerned about na than Thaddeus. Maybe, i should go to Skyrim myself in the next few days, ask Chairman Ashbourne for his blessing of those two kids‘ engagement. Better. to get it done sooner rather thanter, to avoid anyplications”


    “Mr. Abernathy, please, calm down.


    Murray tried to reason with him, Although Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy and Ms: Ashbourne are deeply in love, their rtionship has only recently stabilized. After all the turmoil, and because of our negligence, Ms. Ashbaume has lost the chance to be a mother forever. The painful past had weighed heavily on Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy, but through sheer grit, he had managed to suppress it for the time being. The Ashbourne family <b>was </b>beginning to thaw in their dealings with him. To broach the subject of marriage at this critical juncture would only serve to irritate Chairman Ashbourne, who might <b>perceive </b>it as overstepping our bounds, taking advantage of his newfound goodwill. It could very well backfire! Chairman Ashbourne was a tough nut to crack an enigmatic: character if there ever was one!”


    Hamilton raked his fingers through his <b>hair </b>in frustration, “Ah, what to do? I’m worried sick that some other suitor will sweep Hand


    off her <b>feet</b>!


    “Don’t fret about that. Their love is rock solid unbreakable. The problem lies in the strained rtions between the Abernathy family and the Ashbourne family, we need to approach this delicately. Besides, over dinner tonight, they even mentioned the mariage between Jareth and Mari. You’ll need to put in a good word for them as well”


    Murray thought of Mari with a twinge of sympathy, “Poor Ms. Mari, she’s truly unfortunate. To have Jareth so devoted to her, through thick and thin. If she were to miss out on him, it’d be the regret of a lifetime.”


    Hamilton let out a deep sigh and pped his hand on the armrest “They’re all my <b>children</b>, and I love them dearly. I go to the ends of the earth for them, even if it costs me myst breath, to ensure they all find happiness”


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