George understood how Colin was feeling and pitied him. They did grow up together, after all. However, he did not say anything. He patted Colin’s shoulder and said, “We won’t bring this up ever again. Don’t worry.”Colin nodded. “Sir, you always keep your promise. Please protect Young Lady Ninian.”“Hmm.”George returned to his study room once everything settled down. Less than half an hour later, Harold sneaked into the room. “Um, George…”George was not surprised to see him here. He cocked his eyebrow and said casually, “Why are you here?”“You mentioned you’ll contact the Craig family and ask about Everett’s situation. You also said that you’ll help them to deal with Rowan. Is that true?”“What are you up to?”“Hehe, I’m just curious.” Harold smiled and said, “By right, shouldn’t you be hating the Craig family? Why are you willing to take the initiative to find out how Everett was doing and help them find Rowan? We don’t usually stick our noses into another family’s aff
Ninian was not able to sleep well that night. The thought of Everett falling off the balcony was torturing her. As she recalled it, she had a feeling that she had a similar memory many years back. At that time, she was still young. It was vague, and she could not recall the memory in detail.There was this teenage boy who was courted by many people.They would also meet on the balcony. He might look skinny and short, but he grew tall pretty quickly. He did not talk much and would always watch her and hear her laugh. Her memory was so hazy that when she woke up from her dream, she could barely remember it. When she opened her eyes, she was laying sideways, facing the wall. She was panting, gasping for breath.“Grapie? You’re awake!”She turned over and saw George standing beside her bed. He tucked her in gently. “George…” She spoke in a hoarse voice, but he gestured for her to stop talking. “Don’t talk. Drink some warm water first.”He took a cup of warm water and p
George pursed his lips. He did not say anything as he felt a sour feeling in his heart. ‘My dear sister is blindly in love with another man. How could I be okay with that?’He changed the topic as he said, “Do you want to get some more sleep? Al and Mel will be back soon. I’ll wake you up when they arrive, okay?”[They are coming back too?] Ninian looked shocked. She typed on her phone and asked, [Did Al… know about me and Everett?]“I don’t think anyone can hide it from him. He already knows about it, and he’s on his way back. He’ll probably be home any minute from now.”Ever since she gave Alden’s contact number to one of the female artists from the entertainment industry, she had been over the moon and simped on him. Even so, she was blacked out and completely ignored by him. Finally, she gritted her teeth and texted, [Mr. Winters, Ninian is the one who gave me your contact number.]Sure enough, almost immediately, she was unblocked. Before she could message him, her phon
Ninian looked anxious. ‘This matter is obviously my own problem, but instead of asking me to take accountability, Harold took the responsibility. It’s unfair to him.‘This makes me feel even guiltier.’When Mrs. Tuffin noticed Ninian was trying to stand up, she hurriedly said, “Oh, please don’t move around! Your wound still hasn’t recovered.”Her siblings, who were outside the room, suddenly became quiet when they heard some noise from her room. Alden and Melody swiftly pushed the door and entered the room. Behind them were George, looking indifferent, and Harold, who looked aggrieved. “Grapie, you’re awake!”Melody stepped forward first. She squatted beside Ninian’s bed and held her hand, “Do you feel any pain? Are you feeling any better?”Alden was standing beside her. Although he didn’t say anything, he looked worried. “I’m… I’m fine…” Ninian said. Her voice was so hoarse that it made everyone worried. “Drink some water first.” Alden had already opened the thermos cup
‘I’m a grown-up now. I shouldn’t let other people bear the consequences of my actions. I might be in pain, but Hal feels the same too.‘I’m the one who begged Hal to help me. I even got him entangled after that. How can I let him bear the punishment alone?’Everyone in the room could not bear seeing Ninian in this state. Mrs. Tuffin could not help but cry. ‘Poor Young Lady Melody.’ Under such a tense atmosphere, Alden crouched down on one knee, and looked at Ninian seriously, “Grapie, are you sure you want to accept the punishment?”Her eyes welled up in tears and nodded vigorously.“Alright, then. Since you’re willing to admit that it’s your doing, I won’t be biased.” Alden said, “As a punishment, you must live abroad and never return.”Ninian was stunned. Alden continued, “Since this incident happened because of you, the easiest solution is to remove you from this place.”“We’re all worried that Rowan will attack you again and that you might be in danger again because of
‘God knows how frightened and helpless I felt when I saw how distressed Ninian was and how Rowan pounced at her with a knife in the surveillance video!‘I rarely ever felt this helpless in my life!‘It’s like I’m watching a tragedy happening in front of me, yet I couldn’t do anything at all.‘So what if I’m a genius? So what if I’m protecting the country in secret? ‘I can’t even protect my own sister. ‘Now that I have a chance, I will never put her in danger anymore.‘But when I first proposed this idea, it was rejected by George.‘As the eldest, George understands his brothers and sisters’ feelings. When I tried to punish Harold and even forced Ninian like this, he didn’t come forward and stop me. Instead, he gave me the power to carry on.’At that moment, George spoke up, “Al, I approve Grapie’s request.”Alden looked up at him with his bloodshot eyes.Melody and Harold looked at George. They were surprised, but they also understood why George had made the decision. Geo
“You’ve tried to hide it from them for so long before. I’m just afraid that they won’t let it slide.” Duncan frowned. “If they go too far, don’t put up with it. Fight back, and if something happens, I’ll support you.”Everett felt amused when he heard this. He just agreed without talking back to him, which was a rare sight. Duncan seemed a little restless. He was more anxious than Everett, who wanted to meet his future brothers-in-law.“I need to check if we have enough money for a dowry for the Winters family.” He said, “If you can make that girl give you her hand in marriage, I’ll give her half of the land the Craig family owned as a dowry.”Everett smiled and shook his head.“Don’t worry. I’ve saved some money myself. I can still afford some betrothal gifts.”‘It’s just that, right now, this is not the biggest problem.’Everett lowered his gaze, looking a little down. ‘A few days ago, Ninian was in danger because of me. The Craig family saw this with their own eyes. What’s
Duncan returned to his indifferent demeanor and went downstairs to welcome the Winters family personally. At that exact moment, George and the other Winters siblings entered the building. Immediately, a smile appeared on his stern face as he greeted him, “George, welcome! It’s been a long while!”George stretched out his hand and showed a refined and impeccable smile. They shook hands as he said, “Mr. Craig, you’re being too polite.”The two chatted for a while, and finally got to the main point.“Ninian had an accident at the banquet a few days ago, and your brother saved her life. So, we’re here as a family to visit and thank him.”George’s remark estranged their relationship with the Craig family. It made them look like they were here solely here to visit and thank Everett, that was all. As for why Ninian got into the accident, everyone knew it by heart without needing to point it out clearly. Duncan narrowed his eyes when he noticed George’s unfriendliness.He smiled