243. In Love With Him

Heidi put a brake to her steps, coming to a screeching halt on hearing Grandpa Jeffery's voice.

What was going on?

She took a few seconds to collect herself, strolling towards the dining area, convinced that she must be hearing wrong.

“Grandpa, you must be kidding,” Steve chuckled.

“Why should I joke about such an important matter?” Grandpa Jeffery patted him on the shoulder. “Believe me, Heidi has given her consent and you will get married-”

“Grandpa!” Heidi yelled in a panicked voice, startling everyone at the dining table.

All eyes turned to her. Her mother frowned as well as her Grandfather.

“Hey, behave yourself, Silly Girl. Don't get too excited, can't you see we have an important guest?” Grandpa Jeffery scolded.

Excited?

Heidi wasn't excited. She was, instead, flabbergasted.

“I thought you were never going to come down because you're shy.” Her mother said, “Can you sit down so we can finally start eating?”

Heidi sat on the only empty chair, again beside Steve.

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