Chapter 236 The Houghton Family
The Ginger family of Juxshire and the Cooper family had previously engaged in business dealings. Stefan had visited the Ginger residence several times and had met Lydia. Therefore, the two could be considered old acquaintances.
Stefan sighed emotionally, “The last time I saw you, you were just a woman in your twenties. I didn’t expect time to pass so quickly…”
Lydia also nodded with mixed emotions, saying, “Indeed, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye… How is my father doing?”
“Your father was indeed still robust. I’ve heard him mention you quite a few times. He probably regrets driving you out of the Ginger family back then,” Stefan said with a sigh.
Back in the day, the Ginger family wanted to arrange a marriage alliance, but Lydia disagreed. Consequently, her father issued a harsh ultimatum. If she refused the marriage, she would have to leave the Ginger family. His intention was to pressure Lydia into submission. However, unbeknownst to him, Lydia was stubborn and defiant. To everyone’s surprise, she left the Ginger family in a huff.
After that, there was no further contact.
After hearing that, Lydia felt a bitter taste in her heart. She said, “If he truly regretted it, why didn’t he come to apologize to me?”
Stefan replied, “You’re well aware of how your father is, always concerned about saving face…”
The two engaged in a heartfelt conversation, and as they chatted, the topic gradually shifted to the recent situation of the Ginger family. Stefan’s expression suddenly became somewhat unnatural.
Lydia seemed to realize something and quickly asked, “Old Mr. Cooper, has something happened to the Ginger family?”
Many things could fade in time.
Over the years, Lydia had actually lost much of her resentment toward her father. However, a stubborn streak remained in her heart, as she was still waiting for him to apologize.
Upon hearing Stefan’s words, Lydia didn’t feel great.
As the conversation progressed, Lydia noticed something off about Stefan’s demeanor. Instinctively, Lydia sensed that the Ginger family might be in some sort of trouble, and so she began to press for
answers.
Originally, Stefan had no intention of speaking up, but under Lydia’s relentless questioning, he could only sigh and say, “Recently, the Ginger family has indeed been having a tough time…”
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