At that moment, Albert couldn't help but feel a bit out of place.
Grandpa Woods was a sharp old fox, choosing not to directly answer Fiona's question nor outright dismiss Albert's intentions.
Just because Fiona had recently returned from abroad didn't mean Grandpa Woods had any special opinion of her.
Jackson glanced at Fiona, giving her hair a playful tousle with a chuckle, “What brings you here today?”
Their easygoing banter left Albert simmering with frustration. He was the head of the Larkin family, had spent years in the States, and yet here was a younger generation daring to show him attitude. It seemed like America was changing.
With Jackson emerging as the star of the Woods family, Albert's ambitions extended beyond merely allying the Larkin and Woods families. He wanted Jackson to become part of the Larkin family through marriage.
“Had no classes today. Tried calling you, but got no answer. Nash said you were home, so I came by.”
Their affectionate exchange brought a gentle, approving smile to Grandpa Woods’s face.
While Albert thought of marrying a Larkin daughter into the Woods family, Grandpa Woods favored Fiona. Just from seeing Josie earlier, he sensed something was off—a weariness about her and a strange, lingering scent.
“Time flies, doesn’t it, old friend?” Albert mused.
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