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Grayson confessed, “I’m old and tend to be stubborn and blinded. I guess you don’t want to hear me repent, but I’ve got to say something to you. I am sorry.”
River hung her head and whispered, “Okay, I’ll take it.”
Grayson tilted his head, focusing his gaze on River. After a while, he slowly broke into a smile. “Ellie’s daughter looks so much like her.”
Then he glanced at the three children behind River. “They are your kids.”
River turned to the children, nodded at them, and signaled them to come over.
The children rose from their seats and walked to the bed.
River reminded them, “Call him Great–grandfather.”
The children obeyed and greeted Grayson, “Great–grandfather.”
Grayson said, “Good, I heard you. You’re so good.”
After that, he took a deep breath and closed his eyes again, appearing tired.
Everyone remained silent, waiting for Grayson to open his eyes and speak again, but it didn’t happen for a long while.
Subconsciously, they looked at the equipment, finding it still operating steadily.
When Greta attempted to speak, Liora suddenly shivered.
River and the others immediately turned their attention to Liora.
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Liora childishly said to the door, “Pretty lady.”
All eyes turned to the door simultaneously, but it stood empty.
Greta asked, “Lia, who are you talking to…”
With a serious expression, Neil asked, “What are you looking at, Lia?”
River was eager to rush over and embrace Liora, but the latter spoke at that moment.
“Who are you?” Liora asked, glancing at the woman who had approached her slowly.
The woman had long, curly hair. She smiled tenderly at Liora, her bright eyes capturing attention.
She gracefully bent down and placed her finger on her lips. “Shush…”
Confused, Liora blinked and scratched her head.
Eleanor glanced around, sighing helplessly as she fixed her gaze on Liora.
“Why didn’t you listen to me, dear?” she asked.
Naively, Liora extended her hands toward Eleanor. “Are you my grandmother?”
Eleanor nodded. “Yeah, dear. You’re so pretty, and your brothers are so handsome. I love you guys so much.”
“Why did you come here out of the blue, Grandma?” Liora continued with her questions.
Eleanor explained gently, “I’m here to take your great–grandfather away.”
“You’re going to take him away?” Liora tilted her head. “Where is he going?”
“A place where he can meet up with your great–grandmother,” Eleanor added.
“No!” Liora shook her head. “You’re so pretty and gentle. I want you to stay, Grandma!”
“No, I can’t, dear. We have our world, and we can’t stay with you guys, or you guys will have to pay an unimaginable price.”
“A price?” Liora was puzzled. “What do you mean? Why can’t they see you, Grandma?”
Eleanor looked down. “It’s because I don’t belong to this world.”
Bending over, she met Liora’s eyes. “When you grow up and master the skills, come and help me pass over, okay, dear?”
Although Liora didn’t understand what that meant, she nodded obediently. “Okay.”
Satisfied, Eleanor smiled and looked at River and Neil.
“Help me pass on a message, dear. Ask your mother not to be angry at me. I’m so sorry that she has suffered so much these years.
“And tell your Uncle Nell to take care and rest. He shouldn’t work until late at night. I feel very sorry for him.
“Also, tell your Grandaunt Greta that I’m good. Ask her not to worry about me. Plus…” In the end, Eleanor started shedding red tears.
It scared Liora, but she tried to act cool since it was her grandmother. “What is it, Grandma?”
“Plus…” Eleanor wiped away her tears. “Tell your mother and uncle that I love them very much. I love them.
to the moon and back…”
Liora gave a firm nod. “Okay, I’ll pass them on. Can you stay a little longer, Grandma?”
“No, I can’t,” Eleanor confessed. “I’m so glad to see you guys today, dear. I’m leaving now.”
Reluctantly, Liora pursed her lips. “I’ll listen to you, Grandma. Please wait for me.”
“Okay, I’ll wait for you.”
After Eleanor had left, Liora turned to River and roughly recounted what had happened.
Bitterness engulfed River, and she couldn’t help crying.
Although she had never met her mother, she was heartbroken when she heard the message.
“Anything else?” Axel asked.
Liora sighed, hands on hips. “Grandma said my brothers are very handsome, and I’m very cute!”
She didn’t mention the ‘passing over‘ Eleanor talked about.
Even though she didn’t understand it, she knew not to talk about it casually. Hence, she kept the promise with sealed lips.
On the way home, Liora gestured repeatedly at River’s face.
River asked, “What are you gesturing, Lia?”
Liora replied, “This is how Grandma gestured earlier! She looked like she wanted to touch you but didn’t.”
River was stunned. “Did she really do that?”
“Yes! Grandma is really pretty, Mommy. Her hair was curly and almost reaching her waist. Her eyes looked exactly like yours! However, she cried red tears.” Liora threw herself into River’s arms.
River was astounded by Liora’s description and confused about the red tears.
“Did Grandma mention she will come visit us again?” River asked.
Liora shook her head and shut her eyes. “No, Mommy. I’m tired…”
Yawning, she added, “Hug me, Mommy. I’m sleepy…”
River carried Liora on her lap and patted her back to sleep.
Meanwhile, Noah was having a meeting with the IT department in MK.
Gabriel handed a folder to Noah. “Mr. De Marco, this is the statistical compilation of the number of times the firewall was breached in our branch offices.”
Noah took the folder and read it carefully. He frowned deeply and said, “The firewall of Muricia has been attacked eight times already?”
Other than the company in Muricia, the other branch companies were attacked no more than three times.
Noah speculated, ‘The person probably has access to certain information, which is why they are launching successive attacks.‘
He said coldly, “Have you received any information from Muricia’s IT department?”
Gabriel replied, “Yes. The colleagues repair and encrypt the firewall once every eight hours, making it challenging for the person to breach for the time being.”
Noah directed, “Inform the VP to get them to encrypt the important documents as soon as possible and disperse the confidential files to the companies in this country when necessary!”
Gabriel acknowledged, “Yes, sir!”
After the meeting, Noah walked out solemnly. Alex was waiting at the door.
“Some things need clarification as soon as possible. Avoiding it won’t be good for you or Paige,” Noah advised.
“I know. I just don’t know how to bring it up,” Alex admitted.
“Start by addressing the issues around Azure and the baby to minimize biases against Paige,” Noah suggested.
Alex was stunned. “Are you saying I should tell my parents that Azure killed their grandchild? That won’t work! In fact, my mother didn’t even think Paige’s baby was mine!”
Noah sneered. “Is that the end of it if they say it’s not yours? Alex, are you going to step up and act like a man?”
“How am I not doing it? I went to meet Azure, didn’t I?”
“Have you? You claim you love Paige deeply, but you don’t even have the courage to defend her.”
Alex was rendered speechless.
“Remember to come to the engagement party tomorrow,” Noah reminded.
Alex was stunned. “Which engagement party?”
“My engagement with River,” Noah clarified, walking over to the table and sitting down.
Alex’s eyes widened in shock. “Why is there no news at all? Have you informed the media?”
“I will be announcing to the media at midnight. I will tell everyone about my engagement with River,”
Noah smiled.
Alex was genuinely happy for Noah. “You and River have finally found happiness after facing challenges!”
“You can too. Alex, ask yourself. Will you still choose Paige in her current condition?” Noah glanced at him.
“I want to be with her against all odds! I’m not worried about her illness. I just want her to come back to me!” Alex declared without hesitation.
Noah stared at him. “Are you ready to endure public scrutiny?”
“I am!”