Chapter 2175


    She recalled the amusing scene from earlier and, now, observing the sluggish fish, couldn''t resist


    kicking a pebble into the water. With a ssh, the plump fish jerked in rm, its tail nearly swatting the


    nearby small koi.


    Cordelia''s eyelid twitched. How much did this impulsive act resemble her mischievous grandson?


    Ste realized the effect of her action and quickly withdrew her foot guiltily, mustering a smile as she


    called out, "Grandma."


    Coco bounded over, clutching onto Ste''s leg and chirping, "Ste, why did you take so long toe?


    I missed you~"


    Ste tousled the little girl''s soft hair and said gently, "I bought you some little gifts, which took a bit of


    time."


    At the mention of gifts, Coco''s eyes sparkled. She tugged at Ste’s sleeve, eager to leave with her.


    "Go with this big brother first. Great-Grandma and I need to talk for a bit."


    Coco obediently nodded and was led away by Samuel.


    Once the child was out of earshot, Cordelia inquired, "What did you two talk about?"


    Ste recounted every detail to Cordelia.


    The more Cordelia listened, the graver her expression became. After a long while, she asked, "What


    do you n to do?"


    Ste pursed her lips. "I won''t let her ruin Keegan." A billion wasn''t Dahlia''s price for threatening her; it


    was the cost Ste was willing to pay to sever the bond between Dahlia and Keegan.


    Of course, she wouldn''t simply let that money fall into Dahlia''s hands.


    Cordelia closed her eyes, then reopened them, determination glinting in her murky gaze. ’ Let it go. It''s


    time to do some spring cleaning."


    She couldn''t help but cough after speaking.


    Ste hurried forward to pat Cordelia''s back, waiting for the fit to subside before pouring tea into a pot


    and offering it to her. "Grandma, take care of yourself."


    Cordelia took a sip of tea, herplexion improving slightly before she said, "I''m nearing the end of my


    days. Each day is worse than thest, and I don''t know if I''llst until your baby is born."


    When Keegan got into trouble, Cordelia had fallen ill as well, catching a cold on and off for a month, her


    spirits much diminished from before.


    Since bing pregnant, Ste had visited the primary residence infrequently, but every time they


    met, Cordelia would pull her aside for a long chat, mentioning her father-inw and Mr. Kane Sr.,


    expressing her longing for them yet always ending with concern for Keegan and his sister.


    The doctor said she didn''t have any fatal illnesses, just old age catching up with her, with declining


    bodily functions. If things went well, she might have another two or three years, but if not, maybe just


    one year.


    Thinking of this, Ste couldn''t help but feel upset.


    However, Cordelia was very philosophical about it all, chatting with her for a while before leaving her


    with a pile of precious treasures.


    Ste snapped a photo of the high-transparency ssy white moonlight jade bracelet on her wrist with


    her phone and sent it to Keegan. "A mother’s love is priceless."


    Keegan quickly replied, sending several property agreements, all under her name.


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    Keegan: "A son''s duty is to honor his mother. These are all yours. From now on, anyone who


    disrespects you will receive nothing."


    Ste chuckled.


    Trevor was very efficient; that evening, he messaged Ste back: The Crosby family''spany is in


    trouble. ke''s wife ran off with the money, leaving thepany financially unstable, on the verge of


    bankruptcy at any moment, and ke might face imprisonment.


    Dahlia''s urgency for money was to bail out the Crosby family.