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“Gramps had built Wildridge Manor for Nana decades ago. It’s evidence of just how much he loved her.”The York men had always expressed their love through meaningful actions. It had been that way for generations and had never changed. Isabella smiled. “Okay. I believe you. Watch your step when walking down the stairs. Don’t trip and fall.”Austin continued descending the stairs while holding her hand. “It’s quiet. Is everyone still asleep?”Or did Isabella wake up too late?Austin replied, “Nana and Mom woke up early. They went to deliver breakfast to Serenity. She’s getting discharged today.“Other people will probably head to the hospital later as well.”Isabella said enviously, “Your sister-in-law is so fortunate to have everyone treating her well.”Serenity had nearly the entire family fetching her from the hospital after giving birth. It showed how important Serenity was to the York family. Her position could never be threatened. She was the eldest granddaughter-i
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Harold went back to sleep. While he cared about his children’s marriage, they were all grown up. They could make their own decisions, knowing what kinds of lives they wanted to lead. If Tati were dating someone, Harold just wanted to know what his future son-in-law looked like. He did not care about anything else. The children were already adults. He and Margaret could not interfere with their lives. What they could do to ease their children’s burden was simply to stay healthy. The night passed. When Isabella woke up the next day, it was already past seven in the morning. She quickly sat up when she saw the time on her phone. She had not woken up that late ever since she took over the family business. She was used to waking up early, exercising, and eating breakfast before going to work. Perhaps having some weight taken off her shoulders or the York family’s great atmosphere had put her in a good mood, which allowed her to sleep deeply. She did not even dream the en
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Her own daughter was now a pillar of the O’Connor family. If her birth relatives still harbored designs on the family’s wealth, they would be harming her child.A mother’s children were both her Achilles heel and her last straw.“Exactly. Even the most talented business geniuses stumble sometimes. It’s normal for our company to have losses for a quarter or two. We’ve always adjusted strategies to turn things around.“I have full confidence in both myself and Isabella.”Tati acknowledged how hard Isabella had it.“Get some rest.”Margaret rose without further discussion. After urging her daughter once more, she headed upstairs.Entering her bedroom, she found her husband, Harold, stirring awake. Seeing her return fully dressed and made up, he asked, “You’re still up? Where were you? Or is it morning already?”He glanced outside at the still-dark sky. Nope, it clearly was not morning yet.“No, it’s only about 1 AM right now. I was waiting for Tati to come home and to talk to her
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Margaret pursed her lips before responding, “I only say these things in front of you. Never to outsiders, and certainly not to your aunt.“You’re outstanding in your own right. There's no need to compete with anyone over a man.”Still, she could not help feeling a twinge of regret.They had missed out on such an exceptional son-in-law like Austin.“Speaking of which, how did the York family's matriarch even know about Isabella? I heard she’s already in her eighties, yet she’s still flying around handpicking brides for her grandsons.”Margaret was very curious about Grandma May.Tati replied, “I don’t know much about Old Mrs. York or about all that. All that matters is that she chose Isabella, and Austin fell for her. I have zero romantic feelings for him, so please stop implying we ‘missed out’ on him.“It could easily be misinterpreted.”“I know.”Margaret only voiced these thoughts privately to her daughter. Late at night, with everyone asleep, their conversation would not b
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Tony Longbottom was precisely that sort of ungrateful bastard.“Mom, do you know about the Jensburg Fishers?” Tati asked.Margaret replied, “I rarely go out, and Jensburg is so far from here. How would I know about them?”Tati recounted the Fisher family’s situation to her mother.She explained, “The Fisher matriarch’s ending is exactly what Tony Longbottom fears. He doesn’t want to have all his hard work come to nothing and give it all back to the main line. That’s why he’s set his eldest son’s sights on us.“It's all about securing a backup plan for themselves.“If they form a marriage alliance with us, and the true Longbottom heir returns to reclaim everything, do you think Manny Longbottom and his father could refuse? The legitimate heir holds all the family symbols of authority.“The Longbottoms’ elite forces obey the tokens, not individuals. Whoever possesses them commands their absolute loyalty.“At that point, as their in-laws, wouldn’t we be forced to assist Manny Long
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“Mom, do you really think Manny Longbottom genuinely likes me? What he likes is the power, money, and influence our family has.“His so-called affection isn’t real. He just thinks I’m an easier target than Isabella, which is why he’s been pestering me nonstop.“Anyway, don’t mention Manny Longbottom in my presence ever again. I don’t like him, and won’t ever give him a chance, let alone marry him.”Tati suspected her mother’s sudden urgency stemmed from Isabella making her relationship with Austin public. Seeing her niece secure such an outstanding match from a well-respected family had probably sparked a sense of envy beneath her mother’s concern.Margaret was not willing to give up yet. She argued, “How can you be sure of his intentions if you’ve never even given him a chance or spent time with him at all?“Isabella is the true head of our family. Your marriage won’t affect the family business.“Manny Longbottom knew that perfectly well when he started pursuing you.“You’re al
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