248. Vanishing From Their Lives

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Grandpa Winston was sulking in the living room, questioning the Butler. “Tell me this is a dream. Heidi is pulling a prank on everyone.”

Butler Luke shook his head. “Some things are beyond our control, Master. Maybe the Young Master and Madam aren't meant for each other.”

“I worked hard, didn't I?” Grandpa Winston lamented. “I thought Lucas Harrison was serious as well.”

“No matter how hard the Young Master tries, if she doesn't love him anymore, what can we do?”

Heidi cleared her throat from the doorway, grabbing their attention.

“Heidi, you've come!” Grandpa Winston's eyes lit up, then they dimmed and he sighed. “Forget it. What's the use in getting excited?”

“Grandpa, come on…” Heidi sat beside him and held his hands. “Will you not be sad?”

“Who told you I'm sad?” Grandpa Winston's lips cracked into a broken smile. “Didn't I pray that you find a better man? See, my prayer has been answered.”

“Now you're making me sad, Grandpa.” Heidi sniffed her tears. “I'm sorry, okay? I didn't