CHAPTER 4 Get Out of My Sight!

Maurice Hall, slim and slender, with delicate but sinister eyes, dark hair and dark thick eyebrows to match, thin red lips, and always putting on a vague smile.

He is Alex's half brother, and they share the same father. He is the second son of the Hall's family, and also an illegitimate son.

Unlike Alex who appeared to be always cold and deep, Maurice is always idiosyncratic and unpredictable. 

Amelia doesn't have anything to do with him, and subconsciously won't want to have anything to do with him. 

She called his name, and greeted him with a transient gleam. “Maurice” and started to move up the stairs.

Just as she took a step upwards, he blocked her way. He leaned lazily against the wall, and smiled slightly on his handsome face. “Amelia, how come my brother is so relieved to let such a beauty like you move around alone? He doesn't know how to cherish his own woman. What a pity!”

Amelia frowned and ignored him.

“Why don't you leave my brother and follow me instead, be rest assured that I know how to treat women generously, and also love them dearly.” He said, and started laughing.

Amelia found his words offensive, “Don’t you dare speak to me like that, I am your elder brother's wife, you should show some respect. 

She ignored him and went straight to Grandfather’s room. She was relieved that he didn't follow her.

The surroundings were pleasantly bright, except for the hint of imperceptible herbal smell, which would make anyone know that the owner of the room has been seriously ill.

The old man lay on the bed, occasionally coughing a few times. His white hair and wrinkled face couldn't hide his haggardness. 

Amelia swallowed bitterly and smiled “Grandpa,” she said.

Grandfather Brian Hall, forced Alex to marry Amelia three years ago, threatening his family inheritance rights.

Alex never loved Amelia, his heart was only for Jenny. Even after their marriage, Amelia took it upon herself to be a good full time wife who will always love, cherish, and support him but she couldn't change the man's heart.

Grandfather Brian Hall had been reigning in the company for so many years, and he saw things more clearly than anyone else.

Jenny Cole couldn't be the one for his grandson, he knew better than Alex. 

After the incident that happened, Grandfather Brian Hall was completely fired up at Alex.

Alex was shocked by the firm hands of the old man, as he had to watch Jenny Cole forcibly leave the country.

He was a respected presence in California, but a failing father to his grandson. The more he tried to pave the way for his grandson, the more distant and distant their relationship grew. 

“Amelia…” the old man fluttered his eyes open. His eyes searched the room till it found her, and he struggled to sit up. 

Amelia came to his aid, and put a pillow to cushion the old man's back, before she sat down beside him. 

“Grandpa, it's me, I'm back…”

"Why are you alone? Where is Alex?" 

Amelia's eyes dimmed with sadness, and she forced out a smile. “Alex had something to do today, so he couldn't come back with me.”

“Really? Even though he looked weak, his mind was very sound. 

“Of Course Grandpa,” she smiled gently, and stroked her belly, “I have something very important to tell you.”

"I'm…" Pregnant.

Amelia had just opened her mouth, when the door suddenly pushed open.

She lifted her gaze to the doorway and her face blanched instantly. 

After three years, she didn't expect to see Jenny Cole the same way she has been. 

She was still soft and petite as ever, her skin white like snow, she looked like a little flower that won't be able to stand the wind and rain. 

Alex ignored Amelia who was sitting at the edge of the bed close to grandpa, and took Jenny into the room. He looked at the old man without an expression on his face, “Grandpa.”

The old man squeezed his face and turned to look at Amelia, "Is this what you said he has been up to?”

Amelia felt embarrassed and lowered her head, she dared not to say anything. 

Jenny clinged to Alex's arm looking worried “Grandpa, it's been awhile, do you still remember me?”

With a stern face, Grandfather Brian Hall cut her off coldly, “Get out of my sight! you are not needed in the Hall's family!”

Alex frowns, not happy with his reaction, “Grandpa, she was only worried about you, why are you being so mean right now!"

The old man gave him a warning glare, and as he tried to speak up again, he began to cough violently.

“Be careful grandpa”, Amelia stepped forward immediately stroking his back. 

“I'm still alive”, the old man replied waving his hands in the air. 

“I shouldn't have come here!" Jenny leaned towards Alex and cried in a tiny voice. I was only worried about Grandpa's health that was why I came with Alex. If Grandpa doesn't want me here then I'll leave.” Jenny said. 

“I know Grandpa doesn't like me, but I have no intentions of taking Alex away from Amelia, she is my sister, and we grew up together, I'll never rob my sister of her husband.” Jenny said, sobbing even harder.

“It's enough Jenny! I love you, and nothing is ever going to change that.” Alex interrupted her with a solemn face.

“Alex…!”

Amelia watched them express their love to each other, she felt her heart grow cold with pain, the overwhelming sting was so unbearable.

Grandpa watched them with so much irritation, his face turned red the more he saw them together, he wasn't able to speak for a long time.

“It's enough, if you both want to express your love, you better get out of here! Amelia yelled at them in a low voice, she couldn't continue to watch them hurt her in such a way.

Alex was about to open his mouth to speak, when Jenny held his arm. “Alex, I don't want to see Grandpa unhappy, I better leave now." She said walking out of the room.

Alex was about to chase after her when Grandpa’s voice interfered with his movement. “Stop right there! 

Alex's footsteps halted, and he retreated his movement. The old man looked at Amelia's worried face and sighed heavily, “Amelia, my dear, please go outside, I want to have a word with him.

Amelia nodded, sniffed in her tears and got up to leave.

Alex gave her a cautious look before she left the room, making her heart skip a bit...