Sean was waiting at the airport, glowering as if they owed him money—though he probably would not be that upset even if they did.Still, Cordy noticed in surprise that Patrick was there too! Should he not be in Rocktown? What was he doing here?!"Sean…" Cordy barely began when Sean turned and strode off.He looked really upset.Cordy slid a glance at John, who gave her an assuring look as if it was no issue.Cordy rolled her eyes—for him, maybe, since Sean was not his cousin.She quickly hurried after Sean, though they left the airport in two different cars.Though calm earlier, Cordy was starting to get a little worried because of Sean's silent treatment when John assured her, "Don't worry—I have leverage against him.""What?" Cordy exclaimed in surprise—leverage again Sean? What could it be?John merely grinned enigmatically while their cars soon took them to Cranston Hall.There, Cordy gingerly approached Sean. "How's Grandfather?""You remember him now?" Sean scoffed,
Sean blinked. While a wedding at the capital goes without saying, John also suggested announcing Cordy's identity, which Sean himself had wanted to do for some time if not for Cordy's refusal.Cordy was in turn frowning at John—she never said anything about announcing that.John in turn quickly sensed her displeasure and whispered into her ear, "I have to do this to cajole Sean."In reality, he had planned to announce Cordy's identity for a long while.Naturally, it was not for vanity, but Cordy should shine further because she had what it took.Cordy pursed her lips, since she could understand that Sean would be furious that she decided to get married on her own…Well, whatever. There was no denying that the Cranstons' blood flowed in her veins, and there was nothing bad about letting the public know that part of her anyway.Still, Sean said, "I have another request."John stared at him warily, as if to tell him to toe the line or they would all be in for it if Cordy got u
Richard was not actually watching the adults but was using his phone.He had no concerns these days since his daddy and mommy made up. He was therefore caught by surprise when his daddy suddenly said his name, and he looked at them in confusion.Sean was smart enough to catch what John meant right then—when he was older, Richard could take over the Cranston family estate.The man certainly had brains."What's wrong, Daddy?" Richard asked in confusion just then."Nothing. Get back to using your phone." John smiled.That smile creeped out Richard somehow, as if John was going to sell him off to some slavers.But considering that he was not adopted, and his biological parents had no reason to actually sell him, he shrugged and continued poring over his phone."How about that?" John asked for confirmation.Sean nodded begrudgingly—it was certainly not difficult.The reality was that Sean himself had no intention of abandoning the Cranston family estate easily since it was his gra
Cordy asked, "Should I know?""Well, no," John said, not giving a direct answer. "But I was sure you could guess it."Cordy frowned—guess? Guess what?!Was it even possible that Patrick and Sean shared some unspeakable secret… Hold on!Cordy was taken aback, staring at John as a certain idea started to take root.John chuckled—he knew his wife was smart enough to figure it out.-Meanwhile, they arrived at the exceedingly luxurious private hospital where Jesse Cranston was admitted—it was only natural that he stayed at such a place.As they alighted, Cordy was staring between Sean and Patrick, not quite understanding it just then."What's wrong?" Sean asked, frowning and left a little perplexed by Cordy's fixed stare."Nothing," Cordy replied as she came to her senses and followed him into the hospital.There was an indescribable tension every time she came.To think that her grandfather was still bedridden… Suddenly, she felt a big warm hand grasping hers, and she looked
And the future was right in front of them.Everyone stayed at Jesse's ward for a while, and Cordy's eyes were still red as they left.She must admit that she felt relieved like never before, as if she really bade farewell to the past and made peace with it after telling her grandfather that John was there with them, alive.And she would always allow John to be in his life, always.Returning to Cranston Hall, John was leading Cordy to her room to get some rest when she said bluntly, "I'll rest later. You can go to our room for now—I want to talk to Patrick."John naturally knew what they would discuss, and Patrick agreed to it cheerfully.The last time they met was at their botched wedding—others aside, the two of them were still business partners, and they should not stay away from each other forever."Okay," John said simply."I'll take you to your room," Sean offered, letting Cordy and Patrick be alone.After John and Sean left, Cordy and Patrick headed to the tearoom outsid
Patrick sighed feebly when he saw Cordy's reaction. "Like I said, you'd have trouble accepting it.""It's not like I can't… but isn't that too quick?!""So, you can't." Patrick shrugged."I thought you're normal again…""And you consider myself and your dear cousin abnormal?" Patrick snorted, a little upset.Cordy pursed her lips. "No, I can respect anyone's preference—what I mean was you changed your heart a little too quickly, and not only that, but you changed your preference too!""But I never did change my preference. I just happen to love you too," Patrick said. "You're the only woman I ever loved."Cordy felt an aching on his chest, still guilty toward Patrick. Naturally, she respected Patrick's preferences, and she believed gender was irrelevant when it came to true love.But ultimately, in the big picture, going with the flow would grant further recognition from society. Most importantly, Patrick and Sean were important people—and she more or less cut off Patrick's w
Cordy had just picked up her teacup and was taking a slow sip—Patrick's words almost left her spitting it out.Patrick frowned and asked in confusion, "Aren't you worried?"Cordy considered it—but John had always been straight…"You don't really understand how amazing those two men really are," Patrick said solemnly. "You should know how incredible John is even without rose-tinted glasses. Others aside, I very much have no argument even if I lost you to him.""As for Sean…" Patrick trailed off, embarrassment showing on his face for once. "He's a real keeper only after I really got to know him.""Really? Is he that amazing?" Cordy was skeptical."Are you doubting your cousin's charisma?" Patrick demanded, clearly upset.Cordy raised a brow—here he was, defending his belief again!"Anyway, I'm going. I have to check out what those two are up to!" Patrick said and left.Cordy watched as he left really urgently right then, afraid that Sean would be stolen.She sighed feebly, thou
John grinned. "Don't worry. I'm quite straight."He could admit that it felt a little pleasant to have Cordy face those mini paranoid episodes—it only meant that Cordy was concerned that someone would take him away from her.But if there was anyone in the world who could tempt him, it was Cordy."I didn't think that Sean would be…" Cordy trailed off again, unable to finish her sentence.She could accept Patrick being that, since they were unrelated and she knew about that for a while.But her cousin was always so masculine, and yet…John chuckled. "Well, I am grateful for Sean's role."If it was not for him, Cordy would probably be still trapped with guilt toward Patrick."That's schadenfreude," she huffed."You have to admit that they make a good pair.""I…" She refused to admit that."Go to sleep already," John said, not pressing the issue just then. "You must be sleepy since we had to wake early for our flight."She could take her time to accept the reality anyway.When