Chapter 14


    Chapter 14: Family mansion


    The maids warmly weed them as soon as they arrived at the splendid mansion. “The olddy is


    busy in the kitchen. Please sit down first.”


    After greeting them, some of the maids went to bring them juice and water to drink. Some also


    brought fruit trays.


    The olddy of the Marshall Family came from an ordinary family. Even if she had enjoyed half at


    lifetime of happiness, she liked to take care of children, cook, and sometimes even weave a scarf


    for the younger generation of their bloodline, just like the older adults in typical families.


    Even among the younger generation of the Marshall Family, they all showed great respect for


    Grandma.


    “Where’s our Grandpa? mogen asked as she changed her shoes.


    The maid pointed upstairs and answered, “He is resting. His mental state has been getting worse


    lately.”


    Imogen and Troy were rmed by what they heard, and worry was stered on their faces. For the


    past years, Troy’s grandfather was busy with their businesses, passed down by the previous


    generation of the Marshall Family. He was so busy with their empires that, at some point,


    he forgot to take care of his health, and it was taking a toll now that he was old. Recently, he had a


    liver transnt and has been taking medication.


    “What did his doctor say?” Asked Troy.


    Grandpa’s doctor was one of the best doctors at the prominent hospital in New York City, and he


    was also his doctor.


    “He said that he will do his best, Sir.”


    Troy nodded solemnly.


    Meanwhile, Imogen went to the kitchen to help the Grandma of the Marshall Family.


    “My dear, you should just rest. You don’t have to help me. I can handle everything myself.” The old


    lady was trying to send Imogen out when she tried to help.


    “Grandma, I can’t just let you handle everything here alone. I wanna help you,” she told her,


    smiling.


    The olddy gave her a disapproving nce. “Are you sure? You can sit in the living room with and


    talk to your husband.”


    Seeing Imogen’s silence, the olddy asked, “Did you argue with Troy? I have also seen the news.


    Don’t worry; I will help you teach him a lesson.”


    “Grandma, you don’t have to worry about me. We will handle the matter between us just fine.” “I’m


    aware of everything, dear. I know that Troy is such a jerk sometimes. I know him too well but don’t


    worry, for me, you are the only daughter–inw of this family. If he wants a divorce, he must go


    through me first.”


    The olddy seemed so determined when she said those words. All that Imogen could do was stay


    silent; she didn’t even dare to defend Troy.


    Since he wanted a divorce, she would rather let him be the one to exin to them so they would


    understand.


    Imogen was done with self–sabotage, so she would not help him, but she would also not act as a


    Chapter 14: Family mansion


    hindrance and manipte the olddy to stand with her.


    When it was time to eat, the maids went upstairs and helped the older man down. When they were


    near the dining area, Troy gave him a hand.


    On the other side, Imogen helped the olddy bring dishes individually to the table.


    “Grandma’s cooking skill is as good as ever,” Troy said amidst their meal.


    However, instead of agreeing with his sentiment, his grandmother nced at Imogen before


    scolding him, “Praise your wife, Troy. She made all these dishes with me. You’re losing sight of her


    efforts.”


    What he heard made him pause momentarily. He sighed and did what was said. “Her cooking skill


    is also good.”


    “Perfunctory,” the Grandma of the Marshall family roast.


    All that Troy could reply to that was silence. He knew that the olddy was particrly unhappy with


    him today due to the recent issues.


    Sitting down around the dining table, Grandpa Marshall’s turned to speak. He cleared his throat


    before looking at them.


    “Troy, I heard that the girl from the Page family has returned to New York recently.”


    Troy nodded and answered, “She just returned recently.”


    “I watched the news about the two of you this morning. I know you have a history with that girl, but


    remember you already married Imogen. So don’t get too close to that girl. Otherwise, what will your


    wife will think? I even heard that you are cooperating with her to the point that you asked your wife


    toe in contact with that woman.”


    Troy put down his chopsticks and looked at the old man earnestly, “Grandpa, I n to…”


    Before he could finish what he wanted to say, they saw how the older man coughed continuously,


    interrupting his words.


    “You know that Imogen’s father saved my life before, right? That’s why I promised that I’d treat her


    as family. When I asked the two of you to get married, you, my grandson, agreed. I know you’re


    mature and responsible enough, and I know you’re true to your words. Don’t let me down, son.


    Don’t let me regret bringing you back.”


    The air was filled with silence right after those words were spilled.


    Grandpa spoke heavy words so that Troy clearly couldn’t refute him. His silence was a silent


    resistance, a silent persistence.


    At that moment, the atmosphere became oddly solemn and heavy simultaneously,


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