Chapter 469 No Longer As Fond Of Her As Before
As Michael posed his gentle question, a hint of bitterness flickered in Christopher’s eyes. While he had
often heard murmurs about Michael’s favoritism towards him, he had never dwelled on it. Yet, amidst
the evolution of the Sanders Family situation and Michael’s consistent care, Christopher’s heart
warmed deeply.
Michael possessed a profound understanding of Christopher. Observing his furrowed brow and pursed
lips, Michael detected subtle signs of emotional turmoil and inquired, “Is everything alright?”
Reflecting, Michael acknowledged, Despite Fanny’sck of biological ties to the Kins Family, their
genuine kindness towards her was unmistakable. Despite encountering some internal challenges within
the Kins Familypany, the alliance between the two families yielded more benefits than drawbacks.
Furthermore, Michael had taken the initiative to visit George, ensuring the smooth
progression of the marriage between the Kins Family and the Sanders Family. While James held
authority within the Kins Family, George’s involvement necessitated his participation in Fanny’s
marriage. Thismunication couldy the groundwork for future mutually advantageous agreements
with the Kins Family.
Nevertheless, Michael experienced difort during his encounter with George. Previously, he
harbored a negative perception of Fanny and the Kins Family, making it especially difficult for him to
regard George, the ipetent leader of the Kins Family, with respect. George’sck ofpetence
and involvement in multiple scandals in Riverdon have been well–documented. George’s rtionship
with Linda remained a subject of conversation and an exemry example within certain social circles.
After the Martinez Family incident, Michael found Fanny to be the most fitting daughter–in-w, and he
could no longer dismiss the Kins Family or George.
Michael and hispany desperately needed an opportunity, while he and Teresa were enthusiastic
about the prospect of having a grandchild. Hence, the optimal situation would involve Christopher
getting married shortly. Coincidentally, Fanny was someone Christopher harbored affection towards,
fulfilling Christopher’s desires. To his disapproval of Fanny as a daughter–inw, one potential solution
could involve her promptly conceiving a grandchild after marriage, subsequently allowing them to
reside apart. In this manner, they could concentrate on their grandchild’s upbringing.
Christopher was unaware that Michael had already formted an alternative n. Upon hearing
Michael’s worried inquiry, Christopher quickly shook his head. “Nothing’s wrong. I brought up
the topic of marriage with her, and she agreed.”
Christopher had not disclosed to Michael that he hadmunicated with Fanny, who had previously
consented to marriage, due to an emotional barrier within him. However, he has
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Upon hearing Christopher’s reassuring response, he quickly asked, “When will she return to Riverdon?
Let’s expedite the marriage registration and ceremony.”
Christopher was momentarily stunned, but he didn’t offer any rebuttal. “I will discuss the timeline with
herter, and then I will go to Nortnd to fetch her,” Christopher stated this with no intention of
consulting Fanny. He understood Fanny’s eagerness for him to visit Nortnd and pick her up, but he
was unable to dispel the notion that it might not be the most appropriate course of action.
A specific figure came to Christopher’s mind unexpectedly. The mere contemtion of that individual
elicited an indescribable pang in his heart.
“Alright, the sooner, the better.” Michael, fearing potentialplications from dys, urged Christopher
to bring Fanny back promptly.
Before their conversation progressed, Teresa approached, appearing as though she had something
urgent to discuss with Michael.
Christopher did not stay in the study. Instead, he messaged Fanny.
Fanny, appearing engrossed in her phone, immediately contacted him upon receiving his text. Fanny
answered the phone and inquired, “Christopher, have you heard anything?” She felt a little uneasy as
she asked this question. The message Christopher had sent her was questioning why he needed to go
to Nortnd to meet her and if someone had instructed her to do so. She suspected Christopher had
guessed that Florence had found her.
“Yeah, I heard.” Christopher’s voice came through with a hint of indifference. “If you still want to
proceed with our marriage, please return to Riverdon alone within the next three days.”
Fanny felt a tightness in her chest and thought, He truly knows. She couldn’t help but flustered and
quickly said, “But, Christopher, if you don’te to Nortnd, I won’t even be able to get to the
airport.” Even if she left home and proceeded directly to the airport, she would be intercepted by
Florence’s people. She may encounter physical harm as a result.
Florence’s people tended to inflict pain in areas that hurt a lot but didn’t leave visible marks.
“Is that so? Are you being watched? How are you able to talk to me?” Christopher’s voice became
increasingly frigid.
Fanny felt even more flustered and quickly exined. “Christopher, I’m currently at home with
Florence’s people outside. You had promised toe pick me up, but then my cell phone was returned
to me.” She was temporarily free from Florence now, but she was still under surveince. Her cell
phone would be confiscated whenever she was out. The return of her cell phone was prompted by
Christopher’s previous mention of visiting Nortnd. Despite this, she had limited privacy in public
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home. Currently, she was conversing with Christopher within the confines of her room, trying to lower
her voice to prevent potential eavesdropping from individuals outside the
room.
After receiving an exnation from Fanny, Christopher asked, “Florence wants to lure me to Nortnd
and threaten Jonathan?”
Fanny appeared to be somewhat perplexed. She knew that Florence intended to entice Christopher to
Nortnd, yet she was uncertain about the motive, as Florence didn’t divulge it to her. “I’m not sure.
She just asked me to bring you to Nortnd as soon as possible. But Christopher, I didn’t intend to
keep it from you. If I hadn’t followed her instructions at that time, her people would have continued to
harm me.
Fanny harbored concerns that Christopher might harbor resentment towards her or reconsider their
marriage. Eager to return to Riverdon promptly, she pondered her future living arrangements. Given the
Kins Family’s financial struggles, she realized she needed to secure a better quality of life by marrying
into the Sanders Family, especially considering Christopher’s affection for her.
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Unaware of Fanny’s internal turmoil, Christopher simply replied, “I understand.” Having experienced
Florence’s maniptive tactics firsthand, he was well–acquainted with her methods.
“So, what’s our next move, Christopher?” Fanny asked, feeling perplexed by their situation. As she
contemted the persistent individuals trailing her, the prospect of departing from Nortnd seemed
daunting.
“Let’s stage a performance for Florence,” Christopher proposed casually, outlining a n. “We’ll set a
time, make it appear as though I’ve arrived in Nortnd to pick you up. You head straight to the airport.
I’ll call Florence to distract her people at the designated time, and you can board the ne.”
Upon hearing this risky n, which implicated only herself, Fanny couldn’t suppress her unease. She
couldn’t shake the feeling that Christopher had undergone a transformation and was no longer as fond
of her as before.