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Chapter 26 One-Sided Love

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-17 16:38:26

Kendrick brought Annabelle to his grandfather, and they congratulated Ethan on his birthday together.

Ethan smiled at his grandson and lovely granddaughter-in-law and nodded repeatedly with satisfaction.

"Kendrick, you finally came to your senses!"

"It's just that I hadn't met the right person before," Kendrick smiled and glanced at Annabelle beside him.

Annabelle blushed slightly, thinking Kendrick knew how to put on a show in front of the elders.

Then Annabelle presented the gift.

She respectfully said to Ethan, "Grandpa, I heard that you like Melvin's paintings, so I got one for you. I hope you'll like it."

As soon as Ethan heard the name of Melvin, his eyes lit up.

But then Ethan thought it was impossible. How could his young granddaughter-in-law know Melvin?

Annabelle grew up in Springvale Temple, and Melvin had secluded himself. Springvale Temple was thriving, so Melvin would not choose to stay there.

As for Melvin's works, except for a few that were auctioned off, the rest were
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