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Chapter 105
Chapter 105
That evening, Victoria and Alaric conveyed Benedict’s words to Griselda.
Griselda had been in a good state of mind during this period when she
stayed at home. Her complexion was healthier than when she was at the
recuperation center, and she was also much livelier.
Seeing the two of them coming to talk to her about this together, she
happily nodded without fear.
“An examination tomorrow? Sure. No problem.”
Griselda was in a good mood now. She was surely enjoying the bustling
atmosphere outside, which was why she wanted to complete the surgery
as soon as possible and recover quickly.
Victoria was relieved when she heard that.
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“You look happy, Grandma.”
“I am happy.” Griselda held her hand and sighed as she spoke. “I thought I
would be stuck in the recuperation center forever. But I have no regrets
even if I die on the operating table if I could see the outside world again
before the surgery.”
Victoria was initially glad because of Griselda’s words, but she
immediately turned pale upon hearing that last sentence.
“What are you talking about, Grandma…”
However, there was not a hint of sadness in Griselda’s eyes. She looked at
Alaric and motioned for him to come over.
Alaric then stepped forward with a heavy expression. Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
“Don’t say something so ominous, Grandma. The surgery will be
successful. You will be able to see more of the outside world in the future.”
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“I’m not jinxing myself. Of course, I hope the surgery will be successful, but
accidents happen.”
Alaric’s expression turned grim. “Nothing bad will happen,” he insisted.
“Alright, alright.” Griselda smiled and commented, “Anyway, if anything
happens to me, both of you must live a good life. Don’t be sad because of
me, and don’t quarrel with each other. Al, you are the man in this.
relationship. You should be more considerate of Victoria. Girls have it the
hardest. Do you understand me?”
Plop!
Tears streamed down Victoria’s face without warning. Since she was
leaning against Griselda’s side, the cascade of warm tears landed directly
on the elderly woman’s hand.
“Victoria…”
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Griselda froze as she stared at the string of pearl–like tears.
“Grandma…”
Victoria pressed her face against Griselda’s hand while she tightly
embraced her arm. Her eyes were teary when she sobbed, “Please don’t
say such discouraging words. The surgery will definitely be successful, and
you can continue to experience the beauty of the world outside. Also,
Alaric and I argue a lot. We need you to mediate, so please don’t let
anything happen to you, alright?”
Griselda was only contemplating the possibilities at first. In fact, she had
had a healthy state of mind lately. She used to have some regrets but
now, she realized there wasn’t much for her to feel remorseful about.
She was calm when she said what she said.
No one wanted to die early but if death was unavoidable, Griselda would
accept it with a peaceful heart. After all, death wasn’t so frightening.
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However, she never thought that her words would make Victoria cry so
heart–wrenchingly.
Griselda had always known that Victoria’s feelings toward her were not
ordinary affection someone would have for their grandmother–in–law.
Victoria grew up being attached to Griselda, and she would always
confide in the elderly woman.
Gradually, Griselda realized that Victoria felt differently for her.
She only found out after asking around that Victoria grew up without her
mother. It was then that Griselda realized a possibility–Victoria might
have regarded her as a female elder to whom she could entrust her
emotions.
And it was today that Griselda realized how deep Victoria’s feelings for her
were.
“Grandma…”
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Victoria started sobbing when Griselda didn’t answer her.
“Alright, alright,” Griselda quickly coaxed Victoria. Her heart had melted into
a puddle as she murmured, “I won’t say these things anymore. Stop crying,
hmm?”
Thus, Griselda ended up being the one who kept consoling Victoria. It took
her considerable effort to finally calm the young woman down. She then
contentedly went back to her room to sleep after telling the young couple
that she would be there again the next morning.
“Alright, now.” Griselda patted Victoria on the back of her head. “Goodnight,
my dear. It is time for you to rest.”
After Victoria left, Griselda cast a piercing glance in Alaric’s direction.
“Have you been quarreling with her a lot lately?”
Alaric came to a small pause before explaining, “She was just teasing you.
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You believed her?”
“Do you think my aging eyes are so clouded that I can’t see the issue
between the two of you?”
Alaric only calmly asked in return, “What issue are you talking about?”
“Hmph! You should know best.”
When her words were met with silence, she asked again, “Is it because of
Claudia?”
To Alaric’s surprise, his grandmother’s words hit the mark, causing a
noticeable change in his expression.
“Claudia holds a special place in your heart because she saved your life.”
When Griselda saw his lips twitch as if he wanted to deny it, she continued,
“Don’t be too quick to say no. I have keen eyes. You used to have such a
good relationship with Victoria, but you have been hit with one problem
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after another lately, haven’t you? There must be a reason for that. I initially
thought it was just a normal argument between you two, but I changed
my mind when I saw Claudia that day.”
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Pausing deliberately at this point, she took her time before speaking again.
“Claudia was here for you on the evening we returned from the
recuperation center, am I right?”
Alaric did not respond. After all, women who married into the Cadogan
Family were not gullible.
Griselda sighed when she noticed her grandson’s silence.
“Just as I thought. Does she expect something more from you just
because she saved your life? She must be delusional.”
Alaric frowned and instinctively defended Claudia.
“She’s not, Grandma.”
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Upon hearing this, Griselda, who had maintained a relatively calm
expression until now, couldn’t help the change in her expression as her
tone grew sterner.
“So, are you the one with wishful thinking?”
Alaric didn’t say anything to that.
“Do you even realize your current status? You are a married man, yet you
are involved with another woman. How do you think Victoria feels?”
Alaric’s lips were pressed into a straight line as he kept mum.
Griselda’s gaze became fiercer the longer she stared at him.
That aura and gaze were not befitting an elderly person, let alone
someone about to undergo surgery.
“Tell me honestly, Alaric. Do you not like Victoria at all?” she demanded.
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Alaric froze in place upon hearing that.
Like her?
There was a hint of confusion in his dark eyes.
That being said, how could the astute woman not discern the emotions in
his eyes? But the moment she understood what he felt, she was so angry
she could barely speak.
But immediately after that, she thought about something that made her
anger subside.
Griselda practically watched Alaric grow up.
The main reason she liked having Victoria as her granddaughter–in–law
was ultimately because of Alaric himself.
She wouldn’t have entertained the idea of Victoria and Alaric being
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together if she hadn’t seen how well Alaric treated Victoria or how much
he cared about her.
After all, Victoria was an exceptional young woman. If she were to marry,
she should marry someone who she truly loved and reciprocated her
feelings.
Griselda let out another sigh at the thought of that. It has been so many
years, Alaric. Don’t tell me you still don’t know what you want.”