The little Audrey in Patrick’s memory had only been a few years old, but now, she was already a grandmother. Oh, how old he had gotten. Ms. Tiara’s grandchildren were already old enough to get married and have kids. If she were still alive, she would definitely be very happy that she had three outstanding granddaughters and would not have to worry about choosing her successor. She could randomly pick one to bear the heavy burden and still not have to worry. It was just a shame that Tiara was unable to witness her offspring’s achievements herself. After Patrick woke up and realized he was not dreaming and that he really had met Audrey, he cried at the thought of Tiara and felt bitter on her behalf. She had raised Belinda like she was her own daughter, but fell at her hands in the end.Tiara had loved, cared for, and trusted Belinda wholeheartedly, so indeed, Belinda was the only possible person who could harm her. Alivia had not had such ambition and was also a very kind and gentle
Patrick gave Darrell a couple of glances as he recollected about Grandma May’s past.“Uncle True, I’m very devoted to my wife too.” Darrell understood the meaning behind Patrick’s glances and immediately made it clear that he was also a doting husband.Patrick smiled with satisfaction. “I can tell that you dote on our Missy Drey very much.”Audrey felt a warm sensation in her heart. Patrick was equivalent to family. Even if her parents were still alive, considering Patrick’s position and how much he cared for her and her sister, he would indeed still be considered family. Both her parents always said Uncle True was the truest of them all and there was no need to worry he would betray them.He often helped her mother with work and spent time with her alone, discussing plans, but even then her father did not worry the slightest and would not take offense. In Audrey’s impression, her mother had not been in good health and often had to rest in bed, while her father was a mild-tempered
Eventually, Old Mrs. Stone accepted Audrey, also because she gave birth to two boys and a girl. Audrey only truly felt at ease in the business world after this. Old Mrs. Stone especially doted on Elisa, whose temperament was similar to hers. “You’re being modest, Missy Drey. You’ve fully inherited Ms. Tiara’s talents and would do well anywhere you go.” Patrick’s words were full of pride like a parent bragging about their child.As Darrell and Audrey helped Patrick out of the room, she laughed. “I wasn’t yet the heir of the Fishers and didn’t have this status to back me up, so I had to start my own business. Otherwise, as someone’s employee, I would have to be an excellent judge of character in everything I do, and many things were beyond my control.”Later on, she indeed started her own company. After Clive stepped up, she handed her company to him to manage and she stepped down, spending her retirement peacefully with Darrell. From time to time, she would worry about her children’
Patrick said with relief, “I know, Serenity has a good husband. She married into the York family, so there’s no need to worry about her. Things will only get better for her from here on out. Old Mrs. York is a smart cookie. “But I heard Liberty’s divorced and I know she has custody of her son. Before I came here, I did ask some men to look into her ex-husband. The Browns were simply too shameless and outrageous.“It’s just that Liberty’s still so young. She’s only in her early thirties and will still have to find someone willing to marry into the family. This is the way it has always been done.”Patrick understood right away that Audrey did not intend to fight for the position of the matriarch herself when Audrey arranged for Liberty to go to Jensburg. Serenity was the Yorks’ eldest daughter-in-law. She was not suitable to take the position, and even if Zachary was willing to marry into the Fisher family, the Fishers would be too embarrassed to let him do so.Meanwhile, Elisa was
Sugar was not willing to reveal even just her real name, so Serenity and company did not even ask where she was from. When they heard Audrey reminding Patrick not to rush down the stairs, everybody stopped chatting to look toward them.A few young ones went over to help Patrick descend, but he laughed and waved them off. “I’m alright. I’m not so weak that I need support just to walk.”They all seemed to be Tiara’s offspring. Patrick felt gratified. He thought Tiara’s whole family was dead but fortunately, he had found the two sisters, who both also had children of their own. Tiara’s lineage had not died out.Sonny had never met Patrick and hurriedly retreated into Serenity’s arms when he saw the old man. Serenity said softly, “Sonny, this is your great-granduncle I told you about.”Sonny stayed silent as he watched Patrick with his bright, sparkling eyes. Patrick sat down and greeted Grandma May and the rest.She asked in concern, “Are you alright, Old Pat? You don’t look too well
Zachary’s mouth twitched. His nana called him a blockhead again. Serenity could not help but laugh. Grandma May liked to call her grandsons blockheads, but were blockheads this handsome?Sugar glanced at Dylan when everyone’s attention was elsewhere. When Grandma May arrived at the Stones’ manor, she also informed her other grandsons who were in Wiltspoon to come over to meet the elders. Although the elders accepted her invitation and promised to visit Wildridge Manor, she was still afraid they would go back on their word. Where would she find them if they suddenly disappeared?Despite being born in the same generation, Grandma May was unfamiliar with the elders. She had only heard about them but had not met them in person. She could not guarantee that they would visit Wildridge Manor for her. After hearing Grandma May’s words, Silver glanced at Sugar. He teased Grandma May, “I don’t think you have to look any further. What do you think of my student? Sugar is in her
“What about us ordinary people, Grandma May? If Zachary and the rest are considered mediocre, we’re probably bottom feeders.”Clive smiled and joked around. Remy nodded in agreement. Grandma May laughed aloud. Her nine grandsons were her greatest pride. After a few more years, her grandsons would have formed their own families. Even if she died, she could leave with a smile on her face. Patrick looked toward Sonny again. Sonny was in Serenity’s arms, looking at everyone curiously. He did not understand what the elders were saying. “He does look a lot like her,” Patrick murmured to himself. “He looks a lot like Ms. Lisa when she was young. If he had his hair in braids and wore a dress, he would look exactly like her.”Patrick was lost in reminiscence while staring at Sonny. Back then, Lisa used to ask him to lift her whenever she saw him. “Uncle True, upsy-daisy.”He could never refuse her request. Patrick would lift her high and spin her around before putting her
Grandma May smiled. “Sonny is indeed a good boy, but he can also be very naughty sometimes.“If he’s quiet, it means he’s causing trouble somewhere.”Serenity chimed in. “There was once when he was playing quietly on his own. I went looking for him, and it turned out he was playing with my skincare and makeup. My lipstick was smeared all over the table and floor.“He even smeared it all over his face. I was totally speechless.”Everyone burst into laughter as they imagined the scene. Sonny was embarrassed by everyone laughing at him. He buried his face in Patrick’s chest and said, “Aunt Ser is laughing at me, Great-grandpa True.”Patrick was swooning over how Sonny was addressing him. He immediately got protective and told Serenity, “Stop laughing at him, Serenity. That’s just how kids are when they’re young. Your mom used to be naughty when she was young too.“She would spill the expensive alcohol Madam Tiara had collected and even smash the bottles. She also took a pair of sc