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Alyssa looked surprised by Victor’s behavior. She was impressed by his emotional control. Despite previously breaking down over David’s amputation, the seasoned businessman now chatted and laughed as if nothing had happened.
However, Victor’s behavior made sense. He wouldn’t want to show vulnerability in front of the Walsh’s, his archenemies.
Concerned, Newton asked, “Victor, I heard your son David is facing health issues. Is he okay?”
“David had a car accident, and things looked grim, but Lyse pulled him through!” Victor turned to Alyssa with gratitude in his eyes.
He added, “Some may not appreciate Lyse, but she’s a treasure to our family. We’ll treat her well. Winston is like a brother to me, so I’ll treat her as my own daughter!”
Those words from Victor seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm that likely didn’t escape anyone in the room.
Victor had long found out about Alyssa’s divorce, with Jeremy being her ex-husband.
At that time, he showed his contempt, referring to her as a “gem in the rough” with strong disapproval.
Entering into marriage with the Walsh family was already quite ridiculous. Marrying the illegitimate son, Jeremy, served to diminish her social standing even more.
He believed that his son, even if it were someone like Jameson, would be a far superior option compared to Jeremy.
“Uncle Victor, are you thirsty? Shall I make you some tea?”
Alyssa felt uneasy hearing this. She was aware of Victor’s closeness to Winston, but such remarks about
Newton were crossing the line.
“Lyse, I’m not thirsty! Plus, I haven’t praised you enough!” Victor showed no restraint.
Speechless, Alyssa couldn’t find the words to respond.
Zoe’s intense dislike for Alyssa was evident in her darkened expression and gritted teeth.
She couldn’t help but wonder why all the prominent figures in Solana City were drawn to this bitch. Were there no other women left?
Jeremy gazed at Alyssa with a chilling stare, mirroring the discomfort he felt inside.
“So Lyse is like your biological daughter, huh? It seems you do have a liking for daughters, Victor. Having one daughter isn’t enough. You even want to adopt another daughter.”
Newton seized Victor’s verbal slip and insisted, “I’m different. I want a granddaughter-in-law. And I only want Lyse as my granddaughter-in-law. Others? Hmph, no chance.”
Newton’s words left Alyssa in a state of shock.
Jameson displayed a smile, yet he concealed his frustration in his clenched fist behind Alyssa.
Zoe’s mind buzzed as a tremendous sense of shame and humiliation tore her heart.
She thought that she shouldn’t have come here. She should have stayed home and waited for her grandfather and mother to figure out a way for her to marry into the Walsh family.
Taking matters into her own hands only led to repeated humiliation!
Victor’s smile froze for a moment. Just as he was about to respond, Jeremy spoke with a cool and unequivocal tone.
“Grandpa, Alyssa, and I finalized our divorce more than six months ago. Alyssa has found someone else. Your insistence is going to make things difficult.”
The corridor suddenly fell silent.
Alyssa’s heart clenched abruptly.
However, it was only a fleeting moment before she released a chuckle of relief.
There wasn’t much to regret. This wasn’t the first time Jeremy had given up on her. 3
The pledges and assurances that men express to women prove to be deceptive.
Who among them could genuinely pursue and love a woman for a lifetime?
Despite Winston’s steadfast dedication to justice and righteousness, he was unable to do so too.
After all, her father’s romantic history was quite the joke.
“You brat! What nonsense are you talking about?” Newton fixed a stern gaze on his grandson, clenching his teeth while forcefully uttering each word.
He would have slapped his mouth shut if there weren’t so many people around!
Victor remarked with a light laugh, “Given Mr. Jeremy’s statement, it appears he has already moved on.
Considering that all parties involved have moved on, wouldn’t you agree, Mr. Walsh Senior, that it’s the best outcome for Mr. Walsh and Lyse?”
Victor eventually arranged for Jameson to take Alyssa home.
Jeremy pushed Newton’s wheelchair toward the parking lot, with Zoe trailing behind like an annoying tag- along.
“How long do you plan to keep following me?” Jeremy suddenly stopped. He did not bother to look back while he asked.
Zoe was taken by surprise. She almost collided with Jeremy and stumbled awkwardly.
“Ja-Jeremy, I want to accompany you in taking Grandpa home.”
Zoe tried to look pitiful and said, “Grandpa just got discharged from the hospital. There must be a lot to take care of. I want to help you…”
“Help? What can you do?” Jeremy asked bluntly.
Zoe couldn’t find any words to respond.
“I’ve watched you grow up. I’ve seen how Mrs. Harper and your brother protect you. Your hands haven’t even touched a speck of dirt. What can you do?” Jeremy retorted without sparing her any dignity.
“Jeremy, I …”
“Think about what Grandpa needs. You know it in your heart.”
Jeremy thought of Alyssa. His heart was tightening, and he lowered his gaze.
“If you have that intention, go back and take care of Mr. Cornelius.”
With that, he pushed Newton away.
Zoe stood alone, her face turning red with frustration as the wind tousled her hair.
The driver piloted the car home, with Benjamin as the escort, while Jeremy occupied the back seat alongside his grandfather.
The car’s interior exuded warmth, yet Newton’s cold expression rendered it akin to an ice cellar.
Jeremy knew his grandfather was angry. Yet, the divorce between him and Alyssa persisted as a reality, and their entrenched disagreements remained unsolvable-another undeniable fact.
Despite pouring his heart into pursuing her and risking his life, he found it impossible to earn even a modicum of trust from her.
While he was unafraid of making one-sided sacrifices, the absence of trust from her troubled him deeply.
Upon reaching the villa in Crescent Bay, Jeremy alighted from the car and aided Ben in readying the wheelchair. He intended to assist Newton in settling into the wheelchair.
“I won’t use a wheelchair. I’m not disabled. Why should I use a wheelchair?” Newton impatiently pulled Jeremy aside and instructed Ben, “Ben, get my cane.”
Soon, Ben brought the cane over.
Newton took the cane, tightly pressed his lips together, and swung his arm at Jeremy’s back without uttering a word!
Newton’s sudden action startled Ben so much that he was left speechless.
A resounding thud echoed as Jeremy winced, feeling a dull ache spread across his back, and he furrowed his brow.
“You ungrateful brat! What has gotten into you? Why are you still alive? Just die!”
Newton was consumed by anger. Unable to contain his rage, he swung his cane at Jeremy once more.
“She is such a good girl, and you had to ruin the marriage. Why did you say those things? Why did you push her away? Is your brain clogged with shit?”
In the cold moonlight, Jeremy’s handsome face took on a particularly icy and lonely appearance. He gritted his teeth, enduring his grandfather’s harsh reprimands.
