The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 71: Unexpected Encounter with Sean Grant
The Grant Family’s old estate is in a somewhat remote location, away from the urban hustle and bustle, situated by a picturesque seaside.
The Grant Family’s old estate is very large, with an especially wide expanse. In Arkenfall, it ranks second, and no one dares to claim the first spot.
The ancestors of the Grant Family preferred tranquility, so they built the old estate here to escape the disturbances of the mundane world.
"Brother, your home is so beautiful."
Holly’s eyes were fixed on the direction of the old estate as she sighed in amazement.
Half true, half false.
The Grant Family’s old estate is truly a beautiful place, something Holly had always known, but she never had the chance to go inside.
"Do you like it?"
Leo’s gaze softly fell on Holly.
Holly nodded: "Mm-hmm."
Well, how could she not like it?
She’d wanted to take a peek a long time ago, but the estate was heavily guarded, and she didn’t want to take that risk.
Hmm, taking advantage of Leo’s presence to see it isn’t bad, it would be quite an eyeful.
"You can come anytime you want from now on."
Leo smiled, rubbing Holly’s head.
"Really?"
Holly blinked, with joy gleaming in her eyes.
Leo: "Mm."
Not only can she come, but she could even stay long-term if she wanted, there is no problem as long as the young girl wishes.
The guards arranged around the villa all knew Leo, and seeing him, they greeted him and did not block his path.
The guards inside the villa belonged to Elder Grant, and it’s impossible that they would act against Leo. The only worry is about the road to the old estate.
Holly, like a child who had never seen the world, looked around curiously, finding everything fascinating.
At this moment, Holly indeed felt like a person inexperienced with the world, though much of it was an act, she genuinely felt it.
"Brother, you’re going to meet Grandpa, I can wait for you outside."
Reaching the main house, Holly stopped, gently biting her lip.
Going to meet Leo’s grandfather felt rather inappropriate for her.
"Come with me."
Leo looked around the area, feeling uneasy about leaving the young girl alone.
"I’ll wait for you over there, is that okay?"
Holly shook her head, pointing to a pavilion not far away.
Meeting Leo’s grandfather was unsuitable.
"Brother, is that okay?"
Holly held Leo’s hand, speaking in a soft, coy manner.
"Okay."
Although Leo hesitated a bit, he quickly agreed.
He couldn’t say no to the young girl.
Holly watched as Leo went inside, her eyes flickering.
Not seeing Leo’s grandfather, for no other reason than the fact that Leo’s grandfather recognized her, knew her.
Therefore, it’s not right to meet.
"Holly?"
Sean Grant hurried over, initially planning to go directly inside but then noticed a familiar figure in the pavilion and stepped back.
It’s Holly.
Holly raised her eyes, meeting Sean’s gaze full of anger.
"What are you doing here?"
Sean stepped forward, immediately questioning.
"Did Leo bring you here?"
Even before Holly could answer, Sean guessed it himself.
Indeed, who else but Leo would bring Holly here.
There was indifference in Holly’s eyes: "Yes."
"Ha, Leo sure treats you specially."
Sean chuckled, looking Holly up and down, the contempt in his eyes clear.
The young girl was indeed beautiful and quite adorable, though he hadn’t expected Leo to be into this type, liking this sort of... how should he put it, looking soft and sweet.
A big bad wolf in a bunny’s clothing.
"He’s pretty good to me, what, are you jealous?"
Holly also laughed, naturally putting her hands in her pockets.
"Does he know you’re a big bad wolf with your tail between your legs?"
There was a cold smile on Sean’s lips.
In front of him, Holly didn’t pretend, openly a big bad wolf.
"Does he know you’re a smiling tiger?"
Holly countered without answering directly.
Hmm, Sean has been lurking for a long time, hasn’t he?
"We’re quite alike."
Sean scoffed lightly.
They’re both somewhat alike, not who Leo appears to be on the surface, both hiding their true selves.
"No, at least I wouldn’t harm Leo, but you would."
There was certainty in Holly’s tone, her gaze at Sean filled with a hint of coldness.
Her appearance next to Leo was to protect him, whereas Sean, his brother...
Heh, it’s actually quite ironic, isn’t it?
"This is the Grant residence, do you believe you can come without leaving?" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Sean frowned, increasingly displeased with Holly. She would also become an obstacle for him.
"Suit yourself."
Holly shrugged, indifferent.
She took a lollipop out of her pocket, peeled off the wrapper, and popped it into her mouth, completely unfazed.
Hmm, what was there to fear?
Not being able to leave the Grant estate?
Ha, a single Grant family couldn’t trap her, even without Leo, she’d still be able to leave, come and go freely, just with a bit of risk.
Sean checked the time without much talk and quickly went inside.
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"Eat more."
In the dining room, Leo was serving Holly dishes.
"How’s Grandpa?"
After leaving the Grant estate, Leo didn’t mention anything about Master Grant, his mood quite low without saying a word.
Only taking Holly to eat.
"It’s fine."
Leo shook his head, his smile slightly forced.
Despite saying it’s fine, his expression betrayed him.
"Brother, if you lie, your nose will grow long, you know."
Holly propped her chin, looking at Leo, gently blinking her eyes, sincerity shining in them.
Leo didn’t respond.
"Feel it, your nose has grown longer."
Holly tilted her head, seriously speaking, a jesting comment, yet in her earnest tone, it seemed especially serious.
Serious to the point of being somewhat cute.
"Eat more, Holly."
Not wanting to discuss it further, Leo shifted the topic, serving more dishes to Holly.
The young foodie, certain that in front of food, the topic would be diverted, the focus on the meal most effective in sidetracking Holly’s talk.
"Brother, you’ve changed the subject."
Holly nibbled her lip lightly, speaking earnestly, her eyes on Leo serious.
Leo: "..."
Alright, the young girl noticed.
"Birth, aging, illness, and death are the normal patterns of the human world."
After a moment of silence, Leo finally spoke these words softly.
An offhand remark, yet enough to imply that Master Grant’s condition was serious.
"Brother, don’t be sad, things will get better."
Holly used chopsticks to serve more food to Leo, her voice particularly gentle.
It seems she needs to check on Master Grant’s illness; perhaps it’s relapsed.
Indeed, she and Master Grant knew each other. She had treated Master Grant’s illness before, though it was the old man himself who sought her out, she had never been to the Grant estate.
