Chapter 1228


    Chapter 1228


    Seeing Wilfred and Edith’s reaction, Ste realized that she had misspoken. She was about to rectify


    her words when Wilfred said, “We have plenty of fountain pens at home.


    They’re not THAT rare. Besides, it’s the thought that counts. I personally think tea leaves are a better


    choice than a pen.”


    Ste was a bit surprised to hear that. “But, I’ve never seen a Carpi fountain pen in all life,” she said,


    trying to justify its value through its rarity.


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    Unexpectedly, Wilfred unwrapped the gift box Darcie brought and presented Ste with a Carpi


    fountain pen.” Here. Take a good look. It’s yours if you like it. If you don’t, we can go to Royalburgh and


    pick out one of the many fountain pens in my study. And, if you like them all, I can give you my entire


    collection,” he said.


    Wilfred’s generosity shocked Ste. She tried to decline the offer and said, “That’s okay, Grandpa. I’m


    not particrly skilled in calligraphy. I was just curious.”


    However, Wilfred insisted. “What do you mean? You’re great at calligraphy! Trevor showed me your


    writing once, and I was impressed. Your penmanship is amazing!”


    Ste did not know what to say. She assumed that Wilfred was just being gracious. ‘No calligraphy


    artist would ever think that if they saw my work.’


    Keegan’s handwriting, on the other hand, was beautiful. But, he was not one to show off, so only a few


    close friends had seen his handwriting.


    ‘Taking Wilfred’s fondness for the art into consideration, he and Keegan would get along well,’ thought


    Ste. She then made a mental note to encourage Keegan to take up calligraphy again so that he


    would not embarrass her if Wilfred asked to see his work.


    As the evening progressed, Wilfred kept signaling Edith to say something. Eventually, Edith lightly


    smacked him on the leg and cleared her throat before speaking. “Ste, your father and I are nning


    to host a banquet where we officially wee you into the family and introduce you to everyone. We


    want to hold it once your paperwork and ID are sorted. But, it’s just an idea, and we want to hear your


    thoughts about it. What do you think?”


    Wenham looked at Ste eagerly following that question.


    Ste was touched by how much the family valued her opinion and respected her wishes. ‘They are


    way better than Albert,’ she thought.


    “It’s a great idea, grandma. But, I’d like to postpone the event a bit since I still have some things to take


    care of with the Jewell family.”


    Edith was relieved to hear that. “No worries, sweetie. Take your time. Remember to talk to Trevor or


    your Uncle Daryl if you need any assistance. We’ll start making arrangements for the banquet when


    you’ve sorted everything out.”


    “Thank you, grandma,” Ste nodded.


    Edith squeezed her hand gently and offered herfort.” You’re a good kid, Ste. I’m sure your


    mother would be proud of you no matter how things turn out,” she said, referring to Rainee rather than


    her own daughter.


    Ste was taken aback and hugged Edith tightly. Even though the olddy had a frail body, her


    embrace was warm andforting, much like the ones she used to receive from Rainee.


    Ste buried her face in Edith’s neck as she reminisced about the times when she used to hug her


    mother that way.’ I finally feel like I belong somewhere,’ she thought to herself.


    When the gathering ended, Wilfred and Edith apanied Ste downstairs. Trevor stood up to


    follow, but Leighton stopped him and said, “Wait.”


    Trevor paused, and he wondered if Leighton wanted to start a fight. However, Leighton had something


    else in mind. He took out a box from his bag and said, “A friend of mine gave me a lighter that looks


    pretty cool. But, I don’t smoke, so I want you to have it.”