Chapter 71
Anastasia was grateful upon hearing Harriet’s kind intention, but nonetheless, she shook her head firmly. “You have no idea how thankful I am to know that you’ve never forgotten about my mother, but I don’t need you to repay me any favor. In fact, I only came here to say hello, not to accept any kind of offer.”
An agitated Harriet seized Anastasia’s hand. “Girl, your mother is gone, which makes it my responsibility to take care of you. Please! Let me treat you as my granddaughter.”
Anastasia had no one else in her family other than her father ever since her grandparents passed away. Therefore, she couldn’t help but feel touched in the face of Harriet’s benevolent smile.
“Girl, just think of me as your relative whom you can visit once in a while, okay? I know you and your mother are both righteous ladies, and I’m not asking for a lot because all I ever want is for you to live happily and peacefully.” Harriet sincerely gazed at Anastasia while looking forward to hearing her answer.
Soon, Anastasia eventually surrendered because she had no idea how to turn down the old madam. Although it was her first time meeting Harriet, she somehow had an intimate feeling that she hadn’t felt for a long time. Thinking that she was blessed and fortunate to have a grandmother like Harriet, Anastasia nodded and responded, “Alright, Old Madam Presgrave.”
Then, Harriet smiled happily and replied, “Great! Then, I have one more granddaughter now.”
“Old Madam Presgrave, it’s time for you to take your medication now.”
“Oh yeah! I still have to take my medication, Anastasia. Please take a seat first or take a walk around the garden. I’ll come to you later.”
“Sure, please go ahead and take your medication.” Anastasia nodded and watched Harriet leave, making her way to the garden as she was reluctant to head to the living room because she didn’t want to see Hayley’s face.
Meanwhile, Elliot was showing Hayley around the Presgrave Residence when they took a stroll in the garden. Then, he stared at her face with his piercing gaze and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me that you came to visit Grandma, Hayley?”
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