Chapter 358


    ra was taken aback. Then she remembered the story Edwin had once told her, and her heart


    went out to Marian.


    Marian’s daughter was murdered, and her beloved granddaughter of over two decades turned out to


    be the child of a mistress. Seeing the hopeful look in Marian''s eyes and feeling the deep longing in


    her heart, ra affectionately called out, "Grandma."


    At the sound of "Grandma," Marian could no longer contain her emotions. Tears streamed down her


    cheeks.


    She nodded repeatedly, her voice trembling. "My dear, I am so happy to see you. You take good


    care of yourself, okay?"


    "I will, thank you, Grandma Marian."


    Watching the tender moment unfold, Casey, who had been standing at a distance, felt his eyes well


    up. He knew that Marian was aware of ra''s true identity. He also knew that this familial bond


    would be acknowledged sooner orter.


    Still, ra was the daughter he had cherished all his life. The thought of her returning to her roots


    tore at his heart.


    Ian stepped beside him and whisperedfortingly, "No matter what happens, ra will always be


    your daughter, and you will always be the only father-inw I recognize. Take care of yourself. We''ll


    need you to help us with the kids someday."


    Casey patted him on the shoulder with relief. "Of course, I''ll be there for you guys."


    As they were talking, Brodie walked up with his mother, Katherine, holding a gift in his hands.


    "Casey, this is some blueberry wine my mother made herself. Let us know what you think."Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Casey epted the gift box, admiring the blueberry wine inside. "I remember back in the day, our


    neighbor made the most incredible blueberry wine. It was sweet and rich, and you couldn''t get


    drunk off it easily. One time, ra sneaked a whole jug of it and ended up sleeping for a whole day


    and night. Scared Reed half to death."


    Brodie''s smile widened as he recalled the story. "ra was such a mischievous child, so adorable."


    His eyes shifted to Ian as he spoke, his gaze seemingly gentle butced with a challenge.


    Ian didn''t show jealousy, instead, he raised his eyebrows proudly. "Thanks for thepliment. My


    wife is still quite adorable. But Casey just had surgery, and this wine might not be best for him. We


    appreciate your kind gesture, though, Katherine."


    Hearing Ian refer to his own wife so affectionately, Brodie''s smile took on a deeper meaning. "Mr.


    Hayes, don''t forget the promise you made to me—to treat ra well for a lifetime, or else, I might


    just take her away."


    "Sorry to disappoint you, but you won''t have that chance in this lifetime," Ian retorted.


    Katherine gently tugged at Brodie''s arm, her voice soothing. "Mr. Hayes has been true to ra. He


    got seriously injured while helping Casey find a doctor. How are you recovering now?"


    Although Ian wasn''t fond of Brodie, he couldn''t help but warm up to Katherine. Her smile and the


    tone of her voice reminded him of someone else. Only that person was long gone, and much had


    changed.


    He nodded politely, "I''m doing well now, thank you for asking, Katherine. Please, both of you,e


    inside."