Fernando looked at Hans and shook his head helplessly. “Mr. Larkin is constantly asking for something sweet. We’ve agreed that he could only have some once a week, but I’ve caught him stealing dessert from the kitchen a few times. I had no choice but to report this to Mr. Cedric and from then on, he hadn’t spoken to me for a few days.” “Don’t worry about it. It’s grandpa’s fault for not keeping his promise. If he continues to refuse talking to you, then you should just ignore him too!” Maia said, intentionally speaking loud enough so that Hans could hear them. Hans quickly stood up and tip-toed to the kitchen door as he continued to eavesdrop on their conversation. Maia knew Hans was already listening to them behind the door and continued. “I think grandpa is also angry at me now since he refuses to talk to me too. Such a shame, he can’t have these cream puffs and the pudding I brought! Why don’t you help me finish them?” “I’d love to, Mrs. Larkin!” “Fernando, just call me

“Mr. Larkin, you should really watch what you eat,” Fernando said.“Don’t you think I’d know my own body well? All you ever do is nag. I know that I have several illnesses, you don’t have to keep reminding me!” Hans looked at Fernando in annoyance. Fernando could only remain silent as he knew how stubborn Hans could be. “Grandpa, Fernando is only doing what’s best for you,” Maia said, patiently.“Fine, fine. I know that you’re only looking out for me.” Fernando only smiled. He knew that was as much of an apology as he’d get from Hans.Moments later, Hans passed a dish over to Cedric and told him to have some. “This is good for your health, especially if you want to have a baby soon!” Hans continued to fill up Cedric’s plate with food that he deemed useful in increasing their chances of having a baby.As Cedric looked at his full plate, he could only frown. Did his grandfather think that it was his fault that they’re not producing an heir for the family? Maia could not hel

For Hans, who couldn't control his mouth, this was an extremely difficult decision.Immediately, Hans said, "I've been saying that I want my great-grandchild, and the both of you are still standing here staring at each other. What's the matter?""Grandpa, I'll accompany you to the violin concerto." Maia quickly came up with a reason.Hans handed Maia a cup of freshly poured tea and said, "Have a sip. You've been so busy today that you probably haven't even had water, right?" Maia nodded. "Thank you, Grandpa." Then, she took the teacup and drank from it."Hmm, the tea smells great. Fernando is really good at making them."Maia gave a thumbs up to Fernando with a happy smile.Fernando's face was stiff as he forced a smile and nodded repeatedly. "Feel free to come by anytime, Maia. I can always make tea for you!""Okay," Maia nodded, then immediately turned to Hans, enthusiastically discussing the violin concerto."I love listening to this one the most! Grandpa, it's so boring f

Hans could see it all and was deeply concerned, even though he was not expressing it verbally. Fernando knew that the two had already divorced, so hearing Hans say this didn't surprise him."But doing this is a bit shameless...""If we don't talk about it, then no one will know. Even if they find out, we'll just act like we don't know anything!" Hans perfectly exemplified the concept of "turning a blind eye.""Maia is very clever, she will definitely find out. Moreover, Mr. Cedric saw it, but he didn't have time to stop Ms. Maia... He didn't want Ms. Maia to drink that tea."Fernando had witnessed it all. When Maia was about to drink the tea, Cedric's expression changed. He wanted to stop her, but he was a step too late.Hans was a bit dissatisfied. "I'm helping them. According to you, it seems like I did something wrong?""Mr. Hans, have you ever thought about it? How would Maia feel when she realized she had been drugged? She will only think that it was Mr. Cedric’s doing, and

Fernando gazed at Maia and spoke hesitantly."To spare his feelings, I've instructed the staff at the Beverley Manor not to mention it. Let's consider it as weaving a beautiful dream for Mr. Hans... “Don't let it weigh on your mind. I know it's unfair to you, but... Mr. Hans is getting on in years, and that attempted murder a year and a half ago has left his body nowhere near as resilient as it used to be."Hans was genuinely kind to her, and Maia could understand Fernando's words. However, there was one phrase that caught her attention."Fernando, did you say attempted murder? What happened?"Fernando looked at her, somewhat surprised. "Maia, don’t you know?"Maia shook her head. She honestly had no idea. She had always thought that Grandpa fell ill due to old age, but she never imagined it was an attempted murder!"Mr. Hans was poisoned with a slow-acting toxin by one of the chefs in the kitchen. It accumulated in his body over time, causing damage. Fortunately, it was discovered no