After their current game of chess had ended, it was time for lunchtime. Old Masters Mitchell and Fletcher went ahead to have their lunch. Along the way, Sophia tried her best to behave as his son. After lunch, she hung around for a bit, but Sean reminded Old Master Mitchell, “Grandpa, it’s time to go home!”
Old Master Mitchell answered, “Sure, alright. Come, let’s go. Son, let’s go together!”
He held her by her hand, which gave her a fright as she tried to hastily yank her hand back.
Sean added hastily, “Grandpa, Uncle Cooper is currently attending school at Bayside University. He needs to return to university soon!”
He was seated on the wheelchair, so Sean pushed him away. Old Master Mitchell seemed to have realized Nathan in that moment and clapped his hands in delight. “Nate? Is that you, Nate? You are Justin’s son! Nate, come here. Let me hug you!”
Nathan looked reluctant, but he reluctantly went to Old Master Mitchell for a hug anyway.
Sophia thought, He recognized Nate, so, why is he mistaking me for his son? I am at a loss.
After Old Master Mitchell and Nathan greeted each other, the former pointed at Sophia while explaining, “This is my son, Cooper Mitchell. He is your Great-Grandpa. Quickly call him Great-Grandpa!”
Nathan looked up at his mother and reluctantly greeted her, “Great-Grandpa.”
In her mind, she was doing mental calculations with regards to the seniority in the Mitchell Family. These two old masters are from the same generation. Nate is Old Master Fletcher’s great-grandson, which makes him in the same generation as Old Master Mitchell. Why would Old Master Mitchell ask Nate to call his son, Cooper Mitchell, as his Great-Grandpa?
Maybe the old man is trying to take advantage of Old Master Fletcher!
Old Master Mitchell commented, “Once upon a time, I wanted to introduce your Great-Grandpa to your mom. However, your useless Great-Grandpa asked your father, Justin Mitchell, to attend the blind date instead of him, which drove me mad! Initially, you two should have been father and son. Why don’t you acknowledge your Great-Grandpa as your godfather?!”
Nathan looked at him before glancing at his mother, greeting her, “Godfather.”
Suddenly, they returned to their original seniority!
Sophia frowned because she couldn’t understand their seniority.
After sending off Old Master Mitchell, she also bid farewell to Old Master Fletcher and took Nathan home where she ended her extraordinary day.
Once she left, he took her writing home to compare it with the one across the wall at home.
More than ten years ago, Cooper had dropped by before his accident to visit him. Cooper had been in the mood, so he wrote an impromptu poem titled ‘Beyond the Border’ with a fountain pen.
Not long after that, he died in a car crash. He wasn’t even 30 years old when he passed away. After Old Master Fletcher learned of the news, he was sad for a very long time.
Upon comparing those two sets of writing, he lamented in confusion, “Coop, are you back?”
When she arrived home, she started to play the game and logged onto two characters—her main character, Sirius, was battling in a PvP match with her clan members. Scary Phoenix had showed up for once today. Now that she had a deeper understanding of her master, she admired him even more. Therefore, she kept training with him.
She had also logged onto her new character as well and used it to chat with Sean.
Sean replied after playing the game. ‘Old Master Mitchell’s name is Woody Mitchell. He is the older brother of my grandpa and the former family head of the Mitchells. His only heir was Cooper Mitchell, who had died in a car crash more than ten years ago. Old Master Mitchell has been reduced to his current state ever since Uncle Cooper passed away.’
Sophia sighed in response. “That’s so pitiful.”
“That’s right! Uncle Cooper was a legend in the Mitchell Family. He received his double degree at the tender age of 18 years old and took on the role of family head at the age of 25. Unfortunately, he died in a car crash before he turned 30.”
He received his double degree at the tender age of 18 years old… This story is very familiar and it feels as if I’ve seen it somewhere before.
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