Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Can’t Escape the Palm of His Hand

Mending the rift? Attending the wedding?

Impossible!

After the last engagement party, Mabel had already ordered Tyson to cancel the engagement with Fiona, who could have guessed that Fiona would suddenly get pregnant and turn the tables!

For Cecilia, this really wasn’t good news...

Right now, she’s preparing to reclaim her mother’s family legacy, and the less support Fiona and Gregory give, the better.

But if Fiona and Tyson completely bind together, for the sake of interests, they will inevitably obstruct Cecilia from inheriting the estate!

...

Cecilia’s expression grew more solemn, and lost in thought, she even forgot she was still chewing food.

"Mmm-mmm... ugh..."

She suddenly choked, food blocked her throat neither going up nor down, her pretty face flushed red.

"Cecilia, are you okay?"

Seeing the girl like this, Adrian’s eyelid twitched, he hurriedly picked up the cup of warm water he’d prepared, and gently patted Cecilia’s back.

"I told you to eat slower, don’t get distracted, don’t choke again next time, okay?"

It was a reproachful tone, yet Adrian’s actions were so gentle, as if he was two completely different people.

Cecilia calmed down after a while, and finally swallowed the food in her throat.

"I... I was just shocked at the news of Fiona and Tyson holding a wedding ceremony?"

As far as Cecilia knew, the Vaughn Family and Law Family had already fallen out, so why would Mabel, a profiteer, ever be willing to accept Fiona, who’s both in a business slump?

But destiny is unpredictable, Fiona suddenly became pregnant, what good luck!

...

Adrian saw Cecilia lightly biting her lip, looking unwilling, and couldn’t help but stroke her hair, his voice earnest.

"Cecilia, promise me, no matter what problems you encounter, don’t worry, your health is the most important, okay?"

Adrian said, suddenly stretching his long arm, pulling the girl into his embrace, his gaze locking firmly onto Cecilia’s eyes.

"Cecilia, you still have me, don’t try to bear everything on your own."

If Cecilia hadn’t come over suddenly, actually, Adrian initially intended to keep this situation from her.

—Whether or not Fiona is pregnant, or marries into the Law Family, he never wanted to add even a tiny bit of psychological pressure on Cecilia.

Radiant Group has been controlled by Gregory, a scoundrel, for years, now is a crucial time to reclaim her mother’s inheritance, Adrian understands Cecilia’s anxiety.

However, things don’t happen overnight, Adrian doesn’t want Cecilia to bear too much because of this.

He truly admires Cecilia’s resilient and independent spirit, but Cecilia is his wife, and he is Cecilia’s husband, two people who support each other, he will help her no matter what!

This is Adrian’s belief in the way of marriage.

He hopes Cecilia knows, that he is forever her harbor, and from the day they got their marriage certificate, he promised in his heart.

... 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Cecilia looked at Adrian’s deep eyes, knowing this man was probably angry now.

She looked down a little shyly, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

"Adrian, I’m sorry for making you worry... it’s just that Florence and Gregory have occupied for too long, and I desperately want to reclaim my mother’s estate."

Evan is still in high school senior year, and suffers from congenital heart disease, this kind of pressure and anxiety in Cecilia’s heart could never be relieved by her brother Evan.

And Adrian...

Lately, Cecilia has realized, Frank transferring power to Tyson and inviting them to the wedding is undoubtedly putting obvious pressure on Adrian...

Adrian has so much to consider, how could she bear to add to his burden?

So many things, she prefers to find ways to solve on her own, rather than letting Adrian exhaust his mind.

...

Adrian reached to hold Cecilia’s shoulder, and lowered his head, planting a gentle kiss on her eyelids like butterfly wings.

"Cecilia, you don’t have to apologize, never say sorry in front of me, okay?"

"We are husband and wife, Cecilia, you must remember, anytime, anywhere, I always support you, you are not alone, nor do you have to fight alone."

An intangible warmth surged in Cecilia’s heart, she gently nodded, her voice becoming solemn as well.

"Alright, Adrian, I promise you."

"Cecilia, then you just have to focus on reclaiming your shares, as for the wedding between Tyson and Fiona at the end of this month, leave it to me."

The man’s voice was firm, making Cecilia feel like she was in a fog.

"Adrian, why do I feel like you seem to have a plan? Could it be, you’ve already guessed Fiona and Tyson were getting married?"

"What do you think? Cecilia, wait and see the show."

Adrian smiled silently, torturing Cecilia’s curiosity, but the man didn’t say a word, so she could only pout in annoyance.

...

However, no matter how strong Cecilia’s curiosity, it couldn’t compare to her longing for Grandma Joan.

Seeing that she couldn’t get any answers from Adrian, Cecilia urged him to pack up so they could go see Grandma sooner.

After all that rushing, the two of them arrived at the small countryside courtyard in Veridia City at two-thirty in the afternoon.

Cecilia had sent a message to Grandma Joan in advance, as soon as they reached the alley entrance, they noticed that slim figure standing against the cold wind.

"Grandma!"

Cecilia’s eyes turned red, and she rushed over, hugging Joan Sinclair in her long white gown.

"It’s cold now, and the wind’s strong in the afternoon, didn’t I tell you not to wait outside, why won’t you listen!"

"You and Adrian rarely come back, Grandma was so eager to see you, I couldn’t sit still, standing out here is okay."

Joan smiled lovingly at Cecilia, then nodded kindly at Adrian.

"Adrian, you’re here."

Adrian also nodded politely.

"Hello, Grandma."

Cecilia noticed more and more silver strands in Joan’s hair, and her nose tingled.

"Grandma, let’s go inside, wear more layers, don’t catch a cold."

...

Adrian, knowing the place well, walked into the living room and placed the nutrition products they bought on the table.

"Grandma, you have high blood pressure, here are some old ginsengs, and some blood pressure-lowering medication..."

"Adrian, just having you both here makes me happy, you shouldn’t have bought these things, it’s a waste of money."

Joan shook her head in disapproval, while Cecilia giggled and playfully took Joan’s arm.

"Grandma, if you don’t accept them, no one at home will eat them, it’s a waste of our kindness."

"You are such a clever girl."

Standing aside, Adrian took advantage of the warm atmosphere to speak.

"Actually, Grandma, Cecilia and I had an idea, Grandma, why not come live with us in Stellerton?"

Before the man finished speaking, Joan’s smile suddenly faded—