After hearing Mrs. Marigold''s words, Cormac fell silent. He realized that speaking up for Gtea would only bring her more harm. "Mrs. Marigold, you''re right; I was wrong," Cormac had no choice but toply. "I''ll keep an eye on ric, so you don''t have to worry."


    Mrs. Marigold sighed. She was now worried about ric''s health, but even more concerned about how she''d tell him about Caspian''s origins. "Cormac, has your father said anything to you recently?"


    Cormac was a close friend of ric, so if Griffon told him about Caspian''s origins, he''d certainly pass the information to ric. That would leave Marigold in a passive position.


    "Mrs. Marigold, you know well enough about our rtionship. We barely talk on a regr basis; he wouldn''t tell me anything." Cormac replied.


    "Is your rtionship still so strained after all these years?"


    Cormac could only awkwardly smile without saying a word.


    "On this matter, I must speak for your father. As parents, we all want our children to have a good life. However, you''re too young to understand love and emotions. Moreover, youe from a noble and wealthy family. Unless you find someone from a simr background, those from lower sses are simply after your money. Such women should only be avoided."


    The two surprisingly agreed on this point. Cormac wondered what kind of life their children would have if they were a couple.


    "Mrs. Marigold, I understand what you mean, so... I''m just asking out of curiosity." Cormac took the opportunity to probe, "If ric insisted on marrying Gtea, what would you..."


    "He wouldn''t dare!" she was furious upon hearing this. "Unless he disowns me as his mother, I''d never allow that kind of woman into our family."


    Cormac felt sorry for ric, praying that Gtea wouldn''t end up like his unfortunate girlfriend.


    Gtea slept for a long time and was particrly deep asleep. Not only was she deep in slumber, but she also had a beautiful dream.


    She dreamt of their wedding before, but she was arrested by the police and forced to wake up from the nightmare. This time, her dream was exceptionally blissful.


    At the end of it, they kissed each other, and she couldn''t help but smile. As she kept smiling, she actually woke upughing.


    When she opened her eyes, she saw ric observing her closely. After all, she was lying in his arms, which left her embarrassed. "Awake?" he asked gently.


    "Yeah," she nodded and felt saliva hanging from the corner of her mouth. She hurriedly wiped it off and said embarrassedly, "Sorry."


    He smiled affectionately and asked, "You wereughing just now. Did you have a nice dream?"


    If she told him that she dreamt of them getting married, wouldn''t he make fun of her?


    "Not at all," Gtea looked outside and realized it was almost dark. She quickly asked, "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?"


    "I want to eat the noodles you cook. They were really delicious."


    It was just a bowl of in noodles. Was it really that delicious?


    "Then I''ll buy some and cook them for you." The hospital room had a kitchen, so Gtea could buy ingredients and cook for him.


    "It''s my fault; I should''ve bought you a car a long time ago. What kind of model do you like? I''ll buy it for you."


    "No, please don''t!" she hurriedly said, "We haven''t formalized our rtionship yet, and your mom is back. I''m already anxious about living in the house you arranged; if you buy me a car, wouldn''t she me me?" "Moreover, I actually have money to buy a car, but I find it unnecessary. I don''t need one in my daily life, since taking public transport or a taxi is more convenient."


    "You''re my fiancée. Spending my money is a small matter."


    Gtea said, "That''s your thought, but your mom won''t think the same. I don''t want to be a sinner. Alright, I''m going out to buy noodles. I''ll be back soon."


    After that, she walked out, and ric watched her leave before looking away after a while.


    She was right. He thought it was natural to spend money on his lover, but Mrs. Marigold wouldn''t agree. He was still angry when he thought about her, so he took out his phone and called her.


    "Hello, ric," Mrs. Marigold answered, "I went to the hospital to see you today. However, your door was locked and you were asleep, so I didn''t disturb you."


    Did Mrs. Marigolde when he was sleeping with Gtea? It was a good thing she didn''t see them. Otherwise, she would''ve exploded on the spot.


    "Mom, I''m already fine in the hospital. You can rx and don''t need toe often." he went straight to the point, "Also, I''m calling you over Caspian''s matter." "Caspian?" Mrs. Marigold immediately felt guilty when she heard this. Did he already know?


    "What''s the matter with Caspian?"


    "How can you treat him like that? You ignored him when he was young, and I didn''t say anything then. However, calling him a bastard is excessive. He''s just a child, and he''s also your grandson. How could you say those words?" When she realized this wasn''t about Caspian''s background, she immediately calmed down. However, her anger soon resurfaced.


    "Did that brat whine to you? Such a young child already knows how to tattle!"


    "Mom, instead of reflecting on the harm you''ve done, you me him for telling on you. You''re so unreasonable!"


    "ric, how dare you speak to me like that? I am your mother!"


    "I know you are, and I know your care and love for me. However, I really don''t understand why you treat Caspian so poorly. He''s just your grandson!"


    The more ric spoke, the angrier he was. In this family, he was the only one who treated Caspian well, while the rest of his rtives didn''t care at all. When he finished speaking, Mrs. Marigold felt a sense of guilt.


    ric was a particrly judgmental person, but considering Caspian''s background, he had never once doubted her words in all these years.


    His unwavering trust made it even harder for her to find the right thing to say.


    "I... I just don''t like him." Even now while on the phone, Mrs. Marigold was still unsure of what to say. It felt like she was just making excuses to dismiss the matter. However, ric wouldn''t give up and continued asking, "Caspian is so well-behaved and talented. Why don''t you like him?" "There''s no reason; I just don''t!"


    "I can''t understand how you can dislike him for no reason. Isn''t he your grandson?"


    When ric asked this, she Marigoldpletely panicked. She felt guilty and had no idea whether he was saying it offhandedly, or if he already knew something!