Chapter 78
"Ah, Georgia, this is not what Hansen or I want. You should know that Hansen''s grandmother is still
alive and she is the only one who has the final say in family matters, especially in the Richards
Manor. After all, the Richards Manor is left to her by the Old Master. We''re helpless too!" Marissa
exined desperately.
Georgia''s face was getting darker, and Earl''s gaze was sharp. He was used to seeing such a big
commotion. Nevertheless, he always kept hisposure.
"Hansen, I want to listen to your opinion on this matter. I want to hear what you have to say," he
spoke softly, but he was staring at Hansen. If Hansen was not calm and courageous enough, he
would not be able to speak his mind.
However, Hansen said calmly, "Uncle, you know that this is my second marriage, and I am also a
descendant of the Richards family. I can only listen to my elders in some matters. I have already
made it clear to Aria that day and asked her to think thoroughly. In the beginning, I didn''t want to talk
about this, but now that we''ve talked about it, I can honestly tell you that I can''t disobey Grandma
and I don''t want to either. She is the one who has the final say in the Richards Manor. Since I am
the descendant of the Richards family, I should respect the ancestors of the Richards family and I
can''t afford to be cursed for being ungrateful." He said politely and sincerely without any hesitation.
His grandmother''s birthday was in two days'' time. He initially did not want to discuss anything about
the marriage as he did not want his grandmother to be upset on her birthday. However, now, he
could not do anything about it since they had already brought up the topic.
Earl narrowed his eyes and nodded in agreement. He solemnly said, "I never thought Hansen would
be so filial to his elders. I''m impressed. It''s very rare for young people nowadays. However, have
you ever thought about it? Last time, you also married Minister Murphy''s daughter on your
grandmother''s order but your married life had been unhappy and that''s what led to the current
ending. Are you sure you want to go down that road again?"
Marissa heard this and thought of the past. Her face darkened and she couldn''t help but chimed in,
"Mayor McAdams, this matter is quite simple actually. As you know Hansen''s grandmother is old
and Hansen is filial, we don''t want to disobey her just yet, but we don''t know what''s going to happen
in the future. Hansen is devoted and will only marry Aria. He will definitely treat her well in the
future. You can rest assured about this. As long as I am here, I can guarantee it."
Everyone could understand the meaning behind Marissa''s words. She meant that, once Hansen''s
grandmother passed away, she would be the eldest in the family. She would make sure that Aria
gets the title she deserved. After all, when there is a will, there is a way.
"No, Mom, it is not as simple as you think. You have to take it seriously, or it will be unfair to Aria,"
Hansen didn''t think so. He sat up straight and was very dissatisfied with Marissa''s statement as he
immediately corrected her seriously.
Earl was not stupid. Marissa''s statement was just an empty promise. There were too many
variables in this matter. Hansen''s cautious attitude spoke for itself. He had been in politics for many
years, he knew too well that many things change in an instant. How could he do such an impossible
illusory thing with no guarantee? After all, it was his only daughter''s big day they were talking about.
Therefore, he could not afford to be sloppy.
He adjusted his sses and his pupils constricted. He said calmly, "Since Grandma Richards'' 90th
birthday will celebrate her nieth birthday the day after tomorrow, we shoulde over to
celebrate it. It''s not easy to live until this age. Our family shoulde over and help celebrate
Grandma Richards'' birthday. Since Hansen is having a hard time, we can''t force him. Let''s talk
about itter."
"But..." Georgia was about to speak when she saw
Earl standing up and saying, "Georgia, it''s gettingte. Let''s not disturb them any longer. We''ll head
home first."
Aria was very unhappy. She did not expect that they could note to a conclusion. She thought
that with her father''s help, they would be able toe up with something. She didn''t expect that
they woulde up with nothing. She was disappointed and disheartened.
She didn''t want to leave and wanted to stay with Hansen in the Richards Manor. However, Earl
looked at her sternly, so she couldn''t resist.
"Let''s go," Earl''s said seriously. There was a hint of unhappiness in his words. She couldn''t go
against his orders. He thought that if his daughter kept pestering a man, she would demean herself.
When Georgia saw Earl''s attitude, she had to go forward and take Aria by the hand, pulling her
away from Hansen.
"Hansen, do you think we were a little disrespectful to Mayor McAdams?" Marissained to
Hansen with anxiety and worry after the McAdams family left.
The corners of Hansen''s mouth twitched. He was in a state of indifference and did not take it
seriously. Marriage was not child''s y. He had learned that from his previous marriage. This time,
he must point out the important matters and make a thorough understanding of the things that
should be rified, lest they all regret thingster.
"Mom, marriage is a huge deal and no one can change what Grandma has decided. We have to
make it clear first. It is not good for us to hide it," Hansen was very dissatisfied with Marissa, "Mom,
I think I did the right thing and I think Mayor McAdams understands. Besides, these are my private
affairs, so please don''t get involved in the future."
After saying that, Hansen ignored Marissa and walked outside.
"Stop, stay right there! What are you talking about?" Marissa was embarrassed by Hansen''s words.
She shouted at Hansen, who was about to go out, "I''m doing this for your own good. Thest time I
listened to your grandmother, I allowed that b*tch to marry into our family and make a mess of our
house. Why should we listen to her now? What era are we in now? She still has that old school
mentality and wants to control your marriage, with no regard for your feelings. There is no such
thing in the world. Do you think this is a feudal society? Let me tell you this, you are my son and I
will not let history repeat itself again."
Hansen stood still. His eyes turned cold as he turned around and said to Marissa, "Mom, Grandma
doesn''t care about me. She allows me to make my own life choices, but Richards Manor belongs to
Grandma. Grandpa left everything to Grandma and she has the right to decide, that''s a fact that no
one can change. She is the only elder in the Richards family. We can choose to leave, choose to
live our own lives, and choose not to inherit the Richards Manor, but are you willing to forgo
everything? Would Aria be willing to let go? Even if I never marry again in my life except for Aria,
without Richard Manor, she would not be able to be recorded in the family tree; she will always be a
concubine. Do you think she would be willing to marry me?"
The strange light in his eyes shone, and he said solemnly, "Mom, please stay out of my affairs from
now on. You should just live your own life and take good care of Dad. Also, when Jenna lived in
Richards Manor, ask yourself, we didn''t treat her fairly either. We cannot me her entirely, don''t
you think?"
After saying that, Hansen stepped out of the house and soon disappeared into the night.
Marissa''s face suddenly turned pale. She stood rooted to the spot and couldn''t speak. She watched
as Hansen walked away and took a step back in shock.
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Had her son, Hansen, changed? His behavior was getting weirder and weirder these days. Even
she, as his mother, couldn''t understand what he was thinking. Perhaps her son had sided with that
woman? She stood there bewildered.
Below Collier Manor.
As soon as Hansen parked the car, he eagerly headed upstairs. At the thought of a woman waiting
for him in the once deserted house, the corner of his mouth raised slightly.
As he stood in front of the door and was about to open the door, he suddenly remembered
something. After hesitating for a while, he put the key away and gently knocked on the door instead.
After the light but clear knocking on the door for a while, there was no response. It was eerily quiet!
He frowned when no one answered the door. Suddenly, he felt dread in his heart and a sudden
thought shed across his mind. Did she not listen to his orders?
Or maybe she didn''te back at all and had already run away!
How dare she!
Thinking about it, Hansen''s heart beat fast and he cursed with chagrin in his heart "B*tch, if you
dare to disobey me, I''ll punish you!" He quickly took out his key and unlocked the door.
The windows in the living room were all slightly ajar allowing the fresh air to circte in the house.
The thin window screens were green. The warm light softly shone on the crystal- shaped ss
dining table in the dining room, creating a yellow halo. The house smelled fresh and clean. There
was a bunch of fresh white lotus flowers, which was Hansen''s favorite, ced in a porcin vase
on the coffee table, emitting a refreshing fragrance of flowers.
Hansen seemed to be in a dream. A warm and peaceful home was exactly what he had always
been looking forward to and what his heart had longed for, for so many years. Finally, after so many
years, he was able to experience this kind of feeling. Although it was below his expectations, he
was still delighted.
The corners of his mouth rose slightly again.
Jenna had fallen asleep on the dinner table. She was still wearing the same yellow sweater that she
wore yesterday. She huddled in front of the dining table, a lonely figure.
Hansen''s back stiffened for a while, and he was a little stunned. Only then did he remember that he
was the one who had asked her to prepare dinner and wait for him toe home. He totally forgot
to inform her of the change of ns.
Has she eaten yet?
As he approached the table, he saw that there were four dishes and a bowl of soup, all of which
were his favorites. However, they were all cold now! It seemed like no one had touched the food.
Did this mean that she hasn''t eaten yet?
He was slightly surprised. He quickly reached out and gently nudged her, "Jenna, wake up."
Jenna spent the whole night, crying. She was extremely exhausted. As soon as she got into the
house, she was busy preparing dinner. She waited for Hansen toe back, and sat at the dining
table to please him. She didn''t know what it would take for him to leave her alone or if he would cure
her mother''s illness, but there was nothing she could do but wait.
Right now, she hated the person who caused the ident. All the misfortunes in her life were
caused by this car ident. Her father''s death, her mother''s injury, and her kidney disease.
She didn''t dare to think too much about it. She was afraid that she would copse!
After waiting for a long time, Hansen didn''te back. He was probably with Aria or he had gone to
a nightclub. She was a little happy. Would that mean that she wouldn''t have to sleep with him?
He hadbelled her as a sl*t. Did it mean that he would never touch her?
She consoled herself, but she didn''t dare to go against his will. Her mother''s illness depended on
him, and she didn''t dare to upset him. She just sat at the table waiting for him and unexpectedly fell
asleep.
A warm big palmnded on her. Someone nudged her. She opened her sleepy eyes and saw
Hansen''s deep ck pupils, and his handsome charming face. She was dumbfounded, and soon
jumped up in fright.