The host moved on to the next item."Jeffrey, your grandchildren prepared a presentation, capturing every moment of your life. Let's watch it together!"As the lights dimmed, everyone collectively turned towards the big screen. Edmund and Edward glanced at each other, feeling inexplicably excited. They could already imagine the reactions of Elliot and Sophia when they saw the pictures of the exuberant dance. Surely, it would be astonishment, shock, and maybe even hysteria.Elliot and Sophia, however, calmly looked towards the big screen. The screen shook slightly, and then an unexpected image of Edward appeared.He was wearing a grass skirt, with two sunflowers pinned to his chest, each bearing the words "Grandpa, Happy Birthday." He danced and bounced around in the room before finally bowing and saying, "Grandpa, wishing you a happy birthday!"As the dance concluded, the guests burst into laughter.Jeffrey did not mind and thought the youngsters were just having fun, so he smi
Elliot’s face turned ominously dark, and he did not even bother to look at the phone. Instead, he threw it to the ground. Looking around, a smirk formed on his lips. "Uncle James, I would be the first to know if I was cheated on. Is one article worth causing such a commotion?"Turning to Ethan, he continued, "Ethan, do you want to resolve this matter in front of everyone?"Ethan sighed and addressed everyone, "Let's discuss this privately later. For now, let's continue with Grandpa's birthday celebration."Jeffrey was angry, "Do you think I'm in the mood for a birthday celebration now? Let me see that post."James handed the phone to him. "Dad, Sophia isn't all that she makes herself out to be. Look at what she's done. We admit Elliot isn't in good health, but regardless of whether Elliot can fulfill his duties as her husband, now that she's married into the family, she should understand her obligations.”He continued, “Can she just seek other men because she can't handle loneline
Jeffrey was delighted, but Edmund and his group were not. They all looked pale and anxious. The better things went for Sophia in their grandfather’s eyes, the more unfavorable the situation would get for them. Yet, they did not know how to interrupt Jeffery’s cheerful mood. The guests who were initially supposed to leave stayed temporarily due to the unexpected entertainment.No one knew what tricks Sophia had up her sleeve. The play lasted for an hour and a half, involving over ten people. When the curtain fell, Jeffrey surprisingly still felt a lingering sense of enjoyment.He turned to Sophia and said, " Soph, where did you find these actors for the play? They were excellent."Sophia smiled and replied, "Grandpa, I brought them here to meet you."As she spoke, she waved to the men on the stage and said, "Come and meet Grandpa.”At that moment, Edward was astonished to realize that among the group approaching the patriarch were the six men from the picture. Due to their disgui
As Edward’s words echoed, everyone exchanged puzzled glances, whispering among themselves, "What does this mean? Are they saying he isn't disabled?" "Is that true? Has he been faking a disability for eight years?" "Why would he fake being disabled?" "Why else? Look at how Grandpa Jeffrey doted on him after he became disabled." "True, he did many things that we just turned a blind eye to, didn't he?"Edmund felt some of the tension dissipate from the murmurs around him. Elliot was not going to have the final say in everything!Elliot calmly looked at Edward. "If I can walk, why would I need a wheelchair?"Edward snorted. "Who knows why you do anything. Maybe it's to garner Grandpa's sympathy and secure a larger portion of the inheritance.""The inheritance was distributed half a month ago. I received one percent. If you envy it so much, I'll give you this inheritance after you sit in a wheelchair for eight years.""I'm not as shameless as you.""That's why it's better to t
Edward felt like he could not explain himself adequately. "It wasn't me. I was just angry when I saw that video of mine."Elliot turned to Ethan. "My wife has been unfairly treated, the reputation of the family is tarnished, and Grandpa’s birthday celebration has been disrupted. What do you think we should do?"Ethan sighed. "Edward did act improperly."He then turned to Edward. "Go back home and reflect on your actions. You are not allowed to leave without my permission."Elliot raised an eyebrow. "That’s it?"Ethan explained, "Edward was misled by that post, which led to his actions."Elliot nodded. "He was confused by the post. How long will he be confined?""A month.""Fine," Elliot agreed amicably. Then he shifted his gaze to Jordan and James. "What about them? They believed in that post, too."At that moment, the family members were stunned. Elliot had dared to directly challenge his two uncles, who were influential figures within the family with intricate networks of su
Sophia wanted to say it was in accordance with the agreement requirements, but under the scrutiny of the man beside her, she felt inexplicably guilty. Therefore, she vaguely replied, “I'm not sure.”Elliot reached out and pinched her nose. Although he was not satisfied with that answer either, he did not dare push her too hard.'Not sure' might mean a lifetime. It was still better than saying she would strictly adhere to the agreement. It was his fault for falling for this stubborn girl in the first place.Sophia covered her face and glared at him. “You've offended a lot of people today, including both your uncles. Will they come after you?”Elliot looked at her. “Of course.”“Then why did you insist on provoking them?”Elliot smile coldly. “Do you think they'll spare me if I let them off?”Sophia fell silent. It made sense. Showing mercy to people like them would be being cruel to oneself.Elliot looked at the contemplative girl and smirked. “Besides, there's you.”Sophia,
The greatest benefit of not going to school was being able to sleep until you naturally wake up.Sophia woke up unusually well-rested. She rolled comfortably on her pillow, feeling the simple joy of snuggling in the blanket.However, she rolled directly into the arms of a man. She jumped back in shock, looking at the sleeping man in disbelief. She was so startled that she slapped him."Elliot!"Elliot groggily opened his eyes, as if he had been awakened abruptly. "What's wrong?"Sophia frowned. "Why are you in my room?"Elliot, in a drowsy voice, replied, "This is my room!"Sophia looked around feeling completely puzzled. It was indeed Elliot’s room.She tilted her head, utterly confused. "Why am I in your room?""You're asking me? I was startled when I woke up and saw you here."Sophia murmured, feeling oddly guilty, especially after she had just slapped him. She felt neither proud of what she did, nor that it was justified.She had not even been drunk last night. How did s
Dorothy chuckled, "Silly girl, how old are you? Won't I turn into an old hag if I stay with you all your life?"Sophia, who was almost on the verge of tears, was amused by this statement. "Yeah, I hope you live to be a hundred."Dorothy lovingly combed Sophia's hair, showing affection in each stroke. She wished she could stay longer with her, but she knew it was not possible.Suddenly, Sophia remembered something. "By the way, do I sleepwalk?"Surprised, Dorothy responded, "Sleepwalk? No, why do you ask?"Sophia wanted to mention how she ended up in Elliot’s room from her own, but revealing this would reveal that they slept separately. She lied, "I fell asleep in the car last night and woke up in bed the next day. Elliot said I might have sleepwalked my way back on my own."Dorothy chuckled. "He must have carried you back. Don't believe everything he says."Sophia huffed. "I knew it! I'll talk to him when I go back."Dorothy scolded her gently. "What's there to talk about? He