Larissa Judson and Haskell Palmer novel Chapter 535

The smile vanished from Larissa’s face. She fell silent.

Across the table, Sapphira and Neville exchanged a worried glance, quietly sipping their soup.

After a long moment, Larissa finally spoke. “Grandpa, are you planning to let them move back into the Judson estate?”

A flicker of shock crossed Sapphira’s eyes. Them? It could only mean Paxton’s family. Kiernan must have said something to prompt such a question. What was he planning?

Neville also grew thoughtful. They had finally found a measure of peace. He hoped it wasn’t about to be shattered.

“Larissa, don’t misunderstand,” Kiernan explained. “I have no intention of letting them move back in. But he is still my son, and Finley and Leopold are my grandsons. I’m an old man; I don’t have much time left. I just hope we can all sit down together for a meal as a family again.”

So that was it. He wanted her to forgive them, or at least pretend to.

“I understand, Grandpa,” she said, her voice neutral.

“Good. You go on and have dinner with your parents. I won’t keep you.”

“Okay, Grandpa. Just send me your flight details when you have them.”

“We’ll see,” Larissa replied. Whatever her grandfather’s intentions, the family’s two most important assets, Judson Pharmaceuticals and Starlight Media, were now under her control. That was what mattered.

“Larissa, you’re our daughter,” Neville added firmly. “You don’t have to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. If you don’t want to be there, then don’t be. I doubt your grandfather would object. And if he does, he’s in the wrong, and I’ll argue with him until he sees reason.”

Larissa managed a small smile. “I know, Dad, Mom. Don’t worry, I won’t let myself be pushed around. We’ll see what he has in mind when he gets back.”

Neville fell silent. Sometimes, Larissa’s composure was so absolute that it broke his heart.