CEO Proposed to His Ex-wife 99 Times novel Chapter 328

Katherine smiled demurely, uncertain how to respond to that.

Grandma Grant changed the subject. “Alright then, let’s all get inside. The sun’s getting too bright since it’s almost noon.”

Katherine helped old Mrs. Walters as they made their way into the living room. Old Mrs. Walters, unaware of the history between Katherine and Marshall, inquired Katherine about the man she was currently seeing, and asked her to bring the guy over so that old Mrs. Walters could take a look and decide whether he would be the right guy for her.

Katherine smiled a little awkwardly. “He’s, um, kinda busy.”

Old Mrs. Walters patted on Katherine’s hand as she said, “You have to watch out when you find yourself a man, my dear, because a lifetime of happiness can be ruined if you choose the wrong person.”

That remark made Katherine change a look with Grandma Grant, who looked slightly uncomfortable. Katherine would count as one of the unfortunate women who found themselves the wrong men, wouldn’t she? Because otherwise, her marriage wouldn’t end up in flames.

The three of them talked for some more when old Mrs. Walters asked Katherine about her family.

After some hesitation, Katherine answered, “There’s no one left. It’s just me.”

Old Mrs. Walters was surprised. “Both of your parents are…”

“Yes,” Katherine nodded, “they passed because of accidents.”

Grandma Grant stared at Katherine, vaguely remembering old Mr. Grant, the family patriarch, once telling her that Katherine’s parents ran away. But why they ran, he couldn’t tell, either.

Katherine smiled faintly. “That’s okay. I’m okay on my own. I don’t have the pressure to feed an entire family, so that really takes the pressure off of me, you see.”

Old Mrs. Walters seemed to feel really bad for Katherine, so she took hold of Katherine’s hand and wouldn’t let go.

Finding the subject perilous, Grandma Grant pivoted to talk about some other topics that allowed them to gossip and joke around. The air turned lighter after that.

When the kitchen staff announced that lunch was ready, Grandma Grant stood up with the help of a maid and said, “Shall we? We can continue our conversation during lunch.”

Katherine helped old Mrs. Walters as the older lady stood up, but before they could move towards the dining table, Marshall made a sudden appearance.

Striding in, Marshall said with a serious expression on his face, “Hey Granny, do you see a document I left at…”

When he walked in and spotted Katherine, Marshall stopped dead in his tracks, and his serious expression turned icy cold.

Katherine looked away from him. It was just like the adage of Murphy’s law that she should run into Marshall, the last person she wanted to see today. How ironic.

Marshall looked away, too. “We’re entertaining guests today?”

“Yes, my boy,” said Grandma Grant, “Granny Walters is here to have lunch with Kathy.”

Marshall nodded. “Do you see a document I left at home, Granny?”

“I did,” replied the old lady, “and I put it in your study.”

Marshall made an acknowledging sound and headed upstairs. Before long, he came back down with a document.

“Our lunch is ready,” said Grandma Grant, “so why don’t you join us?”

“No, thanks, Granny. I’ve got stuff to do in the office. Bye now.”

Before he went out the door, Marshall greeted old Mrs. Walters goodbye. But he made no recognition of Katherine’s presence apart from the one glance he shot her when he first walked in.

Long-faced, Katherine didn’t let out an internal sigh of relief until Marshall was gone. That was for the best.

Grandma Grant, looking somewhat disappointed, hurried her guests to the dining room.

Katherine had tried her best to avoid the man, but she hadn’t been able to avoid seeing him after all. But luckily, it had been a brief encounter and nothing more.

Still, Katherine could feel her mood affected by the incident, and she kept being distracted as she answered old Mrs. Walters’ census-like questions.

The meal didn’t go exactly pleasantly for her, and completely unaware of what she’d eaten, she felt hungry even after lunch was finished.

Old Mrs. Walters hadn’t completely recovered from her illness, and looked a bit low-spirited. After a big meal, the old lady began to get drowsy. Hence, Grandma Grant ordered one of the maids to help her lady friend upstairs so that old Mrs. Walters could take a nap.