Chapter 830


    Chapter 830 Collecting Debt


    “Drink some water first,” Yuvan said as he handed a bottle to Genevieve.


    The next second, he leaned back in his seat and shared his story. “Sincest month, my grandfather''s health has been deteriorating. He had


    made six hospital visits in total, but when he returned home, he started coughing up blood again. It got so bad that he could only stay in bed


    most of the time. At Grandpa''s age, it doesn''t help that his old problems are acting up, and he''s been so gloomy and depressed. The doctor said


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    that if his mood doesn''t improve, he might only have three months left...”


    One thing was for sure—there was no hiding the quaver in Yuvan''s voice toward the end.


    Although Genevieve had only met Herbert Ziegler a few times, she knew he was a warm and kind person.


    He wasn''t even eighty years old, yet his body was already in such a terrible state. That, without a doubt, made her incredibly sad.


    “I''m so sorry...” Genevieve said softly. “I shouldn''t have exposed Sylvie in front of General Zeigler that day.”


    Even after his wife passed away from the pain of their loss, Herbert never gave up searching for their long-lost daughter. If he hadn''t learned


    that Sylvie was a fraud, he wouldn''t have be so sullen and moody.


    Of course, it was never Genevieve''s intention to hurt Herbert, but at the same time, she couldn''t let Sylvie wreak havoc by taking advantage of


    the Zeigler family.


    “If you truly feel sorry, show it with your actions,” Yuvan replied. “Come stay at the Zeigler residence for a few days and spend time with my


    grandfather.”


    For a moment, Genevieve was stunned. “Why me? Don''t you have many female cousins?”


    I''ve only met General Zeigler a few times, for goodness'' sake.


    “Our driver said Grandpa really enjoyed talking to you the other time, probably because you and Grandma share the same personality traits.


    Did you know that she used to be a diplomat?”


    “Yes. Your grandfather has mentioned it before. However, are you sure he''ll feel better with me around?”


    “I have no idea either, but it''s worth a try,” Yuvan answered with a bitter chuckle. “My cousins and I have taken turns looking after him, yet no


    matter how hard we try, we just can''t seem to cheer him up.”


    After pondering for a moment, Genevieve took out her phone. “Does your grandfather have any hobbies?”


    “Oh, yes. Grandpa loves walks, fishing, chess, and reading foreignnguage books. However, for thenguages he doesn''t understand, he''d


    need someone to trante for him...”


    As Yuvan went on, Genevieve made it a point to note everything down on her memo.


    A whileter, she stretched her wrists and looked out of the car window, only to realize they were now in the city.


    She rattled off a restaurant''s address to the driver without further ado. “Please take us there first.”


    By the time they had bought everything and arrived at the Zeigler residence, it was already four in the afternoon. When they stepped into the


    house, it just so happened that Zayne was also making his way down the stairs.


    However, as soon as thetter''s eyes fell on Genevieve, his grip on the railing instinctively tightened.


    “I''m the one who invited Ms. Rachford over,” Yuvan announced as he handed his coat to the housekeeper and nced at his cousin. “What''s


    past is past. That fraud got what she deserved.”


    Zayne instantly tensed up while his lips curled into a sneer. “If she didn''t show up at Grandpa''s birthday party, he wouldn''t have ended up the


    way he is today!”


    Genevieve remained unfazed. “If I hadn''t shown up, Sylvie would''ve yed the Zeigler family for a fool.”


    “So? What''s it to you?”


    Seeing how angry Zayne was, Genevieve couldn''t help but feel amused. “Indeed, it has nothing to do with me, but is it not right for me to


    collect a debt that she owes? Besides, you should thank me, Mr. Zayne Ziegler. If it weren''t for me exposing Sylvie, can you imagine what the


    public would say if they found out you were in love with her? They''d think you had an incestuous rtionship with your cousin and drag your


    family''s name through the mud.”


    Yuvan was shocked. He knew that Genevieve was a tough nut to crack, but it was only now that he realized she could be so sharp-tongued.


    “Why don''t you go home first, Zayne?” Yuvan quickly interrupted, not wanting the two of them to start quarreling. “You can take a break for


    the next few days. I''ll stay here to look after Grandpa.”


    On ount of his grandfather, Zayne decided to ignore Genevieve and left the house in a huff.


    “See? Your cousin''s the one bullying me. Is it wrong for me to stand up for myself?” Genevieve grumbled.


    “Of course not,” Yuvan replied with a nod. “Are you hungry, Ms. Rachford?”


    “Yes, but I''m not picky. Any food is fine,” Genevieve answered as she walked unabashedly into the living room with a little wooden box.


    “Can you check if your grandfather''s feeling well enough toe down for a chat?”


    With that, Yuvan instructed the housekeepers to prepare a quick meal before marching up the stairs to look for Herbert.