Chapter 451


    He couldn''t help but ball his fists. Stepping forward, he wrapped his arms around ra and


    chuckled, "ra''s got a bun in the oven. It''s not wise for her to hug everyone here. Who knows


    what germs you folks might be carrying?"


    The uncles of the York family raised their fists in mock threat, aiming yfully at Ian.


    "Listen to this cheekyd! If it weren''t for the fact that you and ra just tied the knot, we''d knock


    you t today."


    "Getting hitched is one thing, but you haven''t thrown a proper wedding bash yet. We could still put


    the kibosh on this union if we wanted to."


    "Yeah, and let''s be honest here, with ra''s standing, she could snag a diplomat''s son or some


    high-flying billionaire without batting an eye."


    As everyone bantered back and forth, Ian seemed utterly unfazed, his smile only growing wider.


    Gently rubbing ra''s head, he said in a soft voice, "No can do, folks. ra and I were promised to


    each other when we were just tots. That’s Aunt May''s dying wish, and you wouldn''t want to ruffle


    her spirit now, would you?"


    His words left the room speechless, all eyes turning to James.


    James let out a heartyugh. "Trying to outsmart this young buck? You lot teamed up wouldn''t stand


    a chance. Enough yappin'' now. Marian is pacing holes in the carpet, waiting at home. ra, let''s


    head back together."


    Then, he shooed the other uncles aside, took ra''s hand from Ian, and led her straight to the car.


    The brothers grumbled in the background, "Oh, so we can''t touch her, but you can just waltz over


    and take her by the hand, James? You sneaky guy!"


    ra was escorted into the lead car, undoubtedly the most luxurious of the fleet. The sight of a line


    of top-tier ck Rolls-Royces pulling up at the airport turned heads and drew envious nces.


    "Wow, what a turnout! Who''s the VIP?"


    "Hey, isn''t that car at the front for James York''s ride? Could the York family be celebrating


    something?"


    "Are you out of the loop? The York family just announced they''ve found their long-lost


    granddaughter. There''s a big family reunion party nned for tomorrow."


    "My stars, what a lucky girl! Surrounded by all those loving uncles and brothers—a real-life princess


    with her own fan club!"


    As the car arrived at the York family estate, ra was taken aback by the sight before her. She''d


    heard tales of the York family''s estate rivaling the grandeur of ssical gardens, and indeed, it lived


    up to its reputation. The delicate pavilions and towers, the serene rockeries and ponds—each


    corner was steeped in poetic charm. ra knew the York family had deep cultural roots, but the


    reality was even more profound.


    Eve, upon seeing ra alight from the car, hurried over with tears in her eyes and took her hand.


    "My dear sweet child, wee home."


    ra stepped forward and embraced Marian, affectionately calling out, "Grandma."


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    The genuine endearment, ''Grandma,'' moved Marian to tears. Taking ra''s hand, she said, "Come


    inside with me. Let''s visit your mother''s room. She must have been waiting a while for this."


    Marian led ra into an old-world building filled with all varieties of plum blossoms, undoubtedly her


    mother''s former abode.


    The moment she pushed open the door to the master bedroom, ra''s eyes immediatelynded on


    her mother''s portrait on the table. Her mother''s smile was warm and beautiful, her eyes brimming


    with tenderness.


    Aplex swirl of emotions filled ra. She had always longed for a mother with just such a gentle


    and lovely presence, and now, on the day she could finally call her ''Mom,'' they were worlds apart.