eather smoothed his hair. “But what made you think of Granny all of a sudden?”
“Did your mother scold you at home?”
If you’re willing, you can live with Grandma from now on. I’ll treat you well.”
Ethan happened to want to learn more about the Sutton family.
“Okay, I agree.”
Heather’s face lit up instantly, immediately ordering her secretary to arrange larger accommodations for Ethan.
Her eagerness puzzled Ethan. She didn’t even know he was her biological grandson, so why such kindness?
“Grandma, I’m sleepy. I want to go to bed.”
“Okay, sleep.”
Ethan tugged her sleeve: “Grandma, could you stay here with me? I’m scared.”
“Of course.
Heather wouldn’t refuse. Seeing Geoff’s miniature version filled her with indescribable fondness.
But throughout the night, Ethan kept her busy–fetching water, accompanying him to the bathroom–she didn’t get a wink of sleep.
Facing such patience, Ethan grew suspicious. Why was this old hag being so accommodating?
He’d seen Heather’s press coverage and interviews online. Countless actresses had faced her scathing criticism, and public opinion branded her the universally disliked “Iron Lady.”
Meanwhile, Alex didn’t sleep a wink, listening as Lisa reported every development from the ancestral home.
Maureen and Geoffrey got plenty of laughs on their way back last night, but neither paid any
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mind.
Lisa secretly envied such love–unbothered by others, just two people together.
Alex sipped his tea and found himself asking, “They live together?”
“Of course.”
Lisa found it odd. Geoffrey and Maureen were married–obviously they shared a home.
Alex gazed at the pale dawn outside. “I need some air.”
“Alright, let me get your coat.”
Lisa went to fetch his jacket.
Mr. Alex hadn’t been well lately–catching a chill wouldn’t do.
But when she returned with the coat, Alex had already slipped away.
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His boots crunched through the snow, carrying him unconsciously to Geoffrey’s doorstep.
Maureen was already up, eager to leave early. She laid out Geoffrey’s clothes.
“Hurry and dress. We’re heading back–Roy and Ethan are waiting.”
Maureen said.
Geoffrey mumbled groggily, “Okay”
While brushing her teeth on the balcony, Maureen admired the snowy view–and spotted the imposing silhouette standing alone in the white expanse.
Alex happened to look up at her.
Unlike at last night’s gathering, the world now seemed to hold only the two of them.
Maureen’s pupils contracted slightly. Before she could react, arms wrapped around her from behind.
“Why brush your teeth on the balcony? It’s freezing–you’ll catch a chill.”
Geoffrey’s voice came out hoarse.
Maureen snapped back to reality, instantly averting her gaze as she slipped free from Geoffrey’s embrace.
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Thank goodness he couldn’t see her now.
“It’s fine. Not cold.”
Maureen retreated into the room immediately.
She only knew Geoffrey couldn’t see her.
She didn’t know he had eyes everywhere.
Someone had reported Alex’s arrival the instant he appeared.
Geoffrey stood on the balcony, icy wind lashing his face when his phone rang.
He answered–Alex calling.
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“Mom says you’ve got amnesia. Seems true. Let me remind you again–Reenie’s heart has always been mine. Never yours.”
Alex enunciated each word deliberately before hanging up.
He walked away, snow crunching beneath his steps.
That reminder unleashed a flood of deliberately buried memories in Geoffrey’s mind.
Maureen’s voice echoed relentlessly: “Geoffrey, I never loved you at all. All this time… I’d mistaken everything.”
Got it wrong……
After washing up, Maureen regained her composure.
She tidied up briefly and turned to Geoffrey. “Are you ready?
Let’s head back.”
“Mhm.”
Maureen didn’t notice anything off about Geoffrey.
They got into the car for the return trip, Geoffrey remaining silent throughout the journey.
Maureen enjoyed the quiet, watching the snowfall outside.
Both seemed burdened by heavy thoughts, yet neither spoke first.
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Back in Small Town.
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Only then did Maureen realize Steven had disappeared. His room stood empty, just a note left behind-“Bro, need to handle something. Back in a couple days.”
“When did Steven vanish?”
she asked.
Jacob told her Steven was still there last night.
A chill ran down Maureen’s spine. “Did someone take him?”
Jacob shook his head, a suspicion forming in his mind.
“Mommy, Steven mentioned yesterday he wanted to find you. Could he have gone to Karaville?”
Hearing this, Maureen immediately prepared to drive out searching for her son.
Geoffrey dispatched people to look too.
The whole way, Maureen radiated panic.
“Don’t worry. I’ve got people checking surveillance,”
Geoffrey said.
“How can I not worry? Steven’s health has always been fragile. What if something happened to him on the road?”
Maureen’s voice trembled, her eyes reddening.
Maureen thought about what Jacob said–Ethan might have gone to the family estate.
“Could you call and ask if anyone at the estate has seen a child?”
“Alright.”
Geoffrey immediately phoned the estate’s butler. Soon, he learned that Ethan had indeed found Heather, who had arranged for him to stay.
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