Chapter 410


    Ian’s brows shot up in surprise. “You recognize the person in the photo?”


    Rose’s gaze lingered on the woman in the photograph as she began to speak. Her voice was low


    and distant. “That woman is named Anya. She was your grandfather’s childhood sweetheart. A


    family feud kept them apart, but I’ve heard they had a child together — older than your father by a


    year. Could that be the little boy in the picture?”


    Her words unlocked a floodgate of thoughts in Ian’s mind. “What happened to her afterward?”


    “They say she and the child moved abroad. On the way to the airport, there was a car ident, and


    they both died.”


    Ian furrowed his brow. His eyes pierced as he looked at Rose. “Was it my grandfather’s doing?”


    “Watch your mouth!” Rose red at him. “Do you think your granddad’s that kind of man? It was his


    brother who did it, trying to pin the me on him, stirring up animosity from the Hansen family


    toward us. That’s why the Hansens still see our family, the Hayes, as enemies. But the woman and


    child died in the ident, and where did you get this photo from?”


    Ian quickly pieced together his thoughts and said with a grave tone, “It’s that man who wants to


    engulf the Hayes family. I suspect the child didn’t die in the ident. The man in the wheelchair, he


    must be him.”


    At his words, Rose sighed deeply. “He still believes it was your grandfather who wanted them dead.


    What a tragic connection. The mistake your grandfather made years ago has caused you and ra


    to suffer. We, the Hayes, owe ra an apology.”


    Rose took ra’s hand. Her eyes moistened as she watched her. Because of this fateful


    entanglement, not only had ra lost her mother, but she had also repeatedly found herself in


    danger, narrowly escaping death several times. All of it was due to the grudges of the past, catching


    her in their crossfire without reason.


    Seeing Rose’s concern, ra quicklyforted her, “Grandma, don’t worry. This will all be over


    soon. Once we catch him, everything will be safe again.”


    Relieved by ra’s understanding, Rose nodded her head. Her eyes showed her gratitude. “You’re


    a good girl, ra. Ian’s lucky to have you. Now, let’s see what treats Grandma has brought you.”


    Rose produced a delicate little box from her bag and opened it to reveal an assortment of pastries.


    ra’s eyes widened. Her lips parted in delight. “Michelin-starred rainbow cupcakes? Wow,


    Grandma, how did you know I was craving these?”


    “I had a hunch you’d like them, so I asked the butler to pick them up. Go on, have some.”


    “Thank you, Grandma.”


    ra’s pregnancy reaction wasn’t too severe, and she usually had a hearty appetite, especially for


    her favorite treats. She eagerly grabbed a fork and plunged it into a cupcake. The creamy


    sweetness exploded on her taste buds and sank her into bliss.


    Watching her indulge, Ian,couldn’t help but curve his lips in a fond smile. “My little foodie, got


    something delicious and didn’t think to share with your man?”


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    Without missing a beat, ra retorted, “I thought you didn’t like sweets?”


    Before she could react, Ian leaned in and yfully licked the cream from her lips, murmuring with


    feigned longing, “But I do enjoy the sweetness from your lips.”


    ra’s cheeks flushed a deep red as she shifted away with her cupcake.


    Rose watched the couple’s yful banter with a contented smile. “Now that things are settling


    down, Ian, once you’re discharged, you should make it official with ra. Then your father and I will


    visit the Bell family to discuss the wedding. I’ve been looking forward to this.”


    Ian exchanged a smile with ra. There was a hint of concern in his voice. “Let’s wait a few more


    days, just in case of any bacsh.”