He nodded with understanding. His gaze flickered between Anthony and me in silence. “It’s not surprising George would allow you to marry Anthony.”
“Grandpa, can you tell us already? The suspense is killing me!” urged Nora.
After a pause, Channing answered, “I don’t know Winona well. The only reason I know her was because of George. She was originally from K City but moved to R Province due to some reason. That was all I know about her.”
“Does my grandma have any relatives?” It had been so many years, but she had never told me anything about it.
“Surely she has them. She came from K City, so her relatives would be there. However, I fear that her relatives may have passed away since many years have passed.”
After that, I stopped asking as Channing didn’t seem to know much.
Moreover, all these were in the past. Grandma never told me anything about her. Maybe she really didn’t want anyone to know about it.
Lavelian Village was quiet at night. The autumn in September wasn’t cold but chilly.
Since Channing’s health wasn’t in the best condition, he needed to retire to bed early. The caregiver supported him as he made his way towards his bedroom.
Right then, Nora clung onto my arm and said to Anthony, “Mr. Featherstone, we have decided that Sienna would be sleeping with me tonight. You can’t stop us!”
Anthony narrowed his eyes at me. Despite not saying anything, his meaning was obvious.
I facepalmed. “Alright, it’s late. Let’s all sleep early!”
The housekeeper led us to the second floor towards our respective rooms.
Nora pouted, “Sienna, how could you forget about me when you have a man now? You can be with him anytime you want, so why can’t you keep me company just for one night?”
I turned to glance at Anthony once again to ask for permission. After all, she had a point there, and I was highly persuaded.
“Anthony…”
“You know I can’t sleep alone when I’m outside,” Anthony said without waiting for me to finish my sentence.
“It’s not too late for you to call Armond.”
Nora glared at him. “Hey, Featherstone! How could you be so mean? It is only for one night. I’m not going to eat her up or anything.”
“Well, I can’t leave her!” Anthony said unabashedly.
Nora was dumbstruck at his shamelessness. Refusing to speak to him any further, she retreated to her room. “Anthony, maybe she just needs someone to talk to?” I turned around and said.
Nora seemed like a carefree and mischievous girl on the outside, but she could be lonely on the inside.
Hearing that, Anthony nodded with understanding. He cupped my face and gave me a gentle kiss. “Go on then. Don’t stay up too late.”
I nodded with a grin. “Anthony, you’re the best!”
“You’re even better, Mrs. Featherstone!” He smiled gently then motioned me towards Nora’s room.
As Nora’s door wasn’t locked, a slight push had it opened right away.
Her entire room was in princess pink, and it looked cute. Meanwhile, Nora was sleeping face down on her princess bed.
Hearing some slight movement, she assumed it was the caregiver. “Could you check if the guests next door needs anything?”
I smiled faintly as I stood by her bed. “Are you intending to chase me out then?”
Hearing my voice, Nora instantly sat up straight, then turned to me. “Anthony is finally willing to release you?”
I grinned and sat beside her. “Just like what you said – we’ll have a lifetime together, so I thought I’d come here and stay the night with you!”
Nora squealed and jumped with joy. “Scarlet, you’re the best! I knew it! You’re the best in this whole wide world!”
I flicked her head gently, trying to calm her down. “How could you determine that in such a short time? Go take a shower so we could sleep early.”
“Let’s shower together!” She narrowed her eyes at me.
I laughed as I pushed her towards the bathroom.
Once she finished shower, she hugged me and lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
I knew she was troubled by something. “Are you thinking about Armond?”
She focused her gaze on me and said, “Of course not. There are other things on my mind too, you know.”
“What is it, then?”
She hesitated and sighed, “Aren’t you curious why I was brought to Venria?”
Now that I thought about it, I was. Even though the Oberick family weren’t extremely rich or prestigious back in A City, Channing was still a well-known person. Naturally, he would protect his granddaughter well. So how was Nora brought into Venria, and what’s worse, almost losing her life in the process?
“As a matter of fact, I didn’t know how my parents passed away. Grandpa said they were caught up in a car accident. I was only two months old at that time. If it weren’t for me, Grandpa would’ve left with my parents too,” Nora said emotionlessly.
I wasn’t good at comforting others, so I listened intently.
She leaned against me and continued, “It has always been Grandpa and me for as long as I can remember. There was some money left from my father’s mine. Grandpa used it for investment, so I was never without money. Even though Grandpa loves me a lot, I still want a complete family like the rest.”
Then she looked at me and continued, “Sienna, I know you understand how I feel.”
I nodded in agreement. Back in R Province, I was envious of Macy. Her parents treated her well, and I had always thought about how my future would be if I found my biological parents one day. Then I realized the reality wasn’t as perfect as I imagined it to be.
After a brief pause, she carried on, “I told you before that I didn’t have many friends. Since young, I was acquainted with a lot of people, and they either hoped that I would buy things for them, or they’re using me for something else. Even if I knew their intentions, I still treated them as my friends because I was scared of being alone.”
She seemed to have a deep fear of being lonely.
Looking at her, I didn’t know what to say, so I just hugged her. “All will be well.”
“Before leaving for Venria, I was acquainted with a girl. When we met for the first time, we hit it off like old friends. She treated me well, and so I treated her like my best friend at that time. But I didn’t expect her to trick me into the mountains. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise since I get to meet you.”
After a while, she said to me, “Sienna, did you know that I was really touched when you gave me the bracelet? That was the first time I’ve received any gift – a gift that sincere.
“I was wondering if that moment was an accumulation of good luck from the past twenty years of my life.”
I smiled faintly as I held her. “You will have more good luck in the future.”
She nodded. “When are you and Anthony leaving for K City?”
I gasped, “Why did you ask so suddenly?”
“I have thought things through. I’m going to K City with you to make a living. I have decided that I will be wherever you are. My Grandpa is old now, so he wanted me to have someone I could rely on. Anthony is like a brother to me, and naturally, you’re my sister-in-law. Don’t you dare think that you can cut ties with me.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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