My Child and I Married a Billionaire novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Haven’t Seen You for a Few Days, and You Struck It Rich?

"What is it?"

"If you were in my shoes, what would you do in this situation?"

Shane Grant thought for a moment. "It depends on what kind of person they are. If the person you like is perfect in every way, and can bring you much more happiness than your arranged marriage partner—aside from material wealth—then I’d suggest you follow your heart. After all, life is long, and it’s not easy to find a soulmate. You can always earn money, but if you miss out on the right person, they’re gone forever."

Zeke Walton gazed at his handsome, youthful features and the steady, dignified air that radiated from him when he spoke seriously. His affection for him deepened.

"The person I like is a hundred, no, ten thousand times better than my arranged marriage partner. You’re right. Money can be earned, but the right person is gone if you miss your chance. Shane, I’ll hold on!"

Shane Grant was amused by his earnest expression, which made it seem like he was swearing an oath.

"Why do you look like you’re ready to take on the world? Is the gap between you and the person you like that big? So big that you’re certain your parents will never accept it, even before you’ve told them?"

"It’s not that the gap is big, it’s that I’m not good enough for him. I was so foolish before, always thinking I was strong enough and could just coast through life. But ever since I started wanting to be with him, I’ve realized there’s so, so much I need to improve."

Shane Grant didn’t understand the full picture. He just saw Zeke Walton as a gentle, considerate, responsible, and ambitious young man—a rare talent. He patted his shoulder encouragingly.

"Good for you, kid. I’m happy for you that you’re thinking this way. But don’t put too much pressure on yourself. There’s still plenty of time, so take it slow. She’ll understand."

In that instant, Zeke Walton felt as if he could see a bright future for himself and Shane Grant, and he was filled with fighting spirit.

"Shane, since we get along so well, how about I work for you from now on?"

"My dad always says my makeup and styling studio isn’t a proper job and keeps nagging me to go back to the family company, but I don’t want to be stuck with a bunch of old geezers. Take me under your wing. Teach me how to deal with them calmly. At least let me learn to control my temper before I go back, okay?"

The Walton Family’s influence in Veridia was respectable, so Shane Grant didn’t take Zeke Walton’s words seriously.

’He’s just young and naive, speaking on impulse. His parents would never let him act so foolishly. It would be silly to take him at his word.’

"If you don’t mind that I’m a cripple now, then suit yourself."

To Zeke Walton, those words sounded like an admission ticket to a happy life with Shane Grant. Suddenly, his entire future seemed bright.

「The sun grew hotter, making it unsuitable to stay outdoors, so the Old Master and Cecelia Archer took the two children home.」

The four of them were sitting on the living room floor, about to play with paper cuttings, when a call came from Doris Morton.

"Where are you? I went back to my hometown a few days ago, and if I don’t call you, you don’t call me. How’s Candy? Are you free? I’ll come see you guys."

Cecelia Archer didn’t dare let her come to the Vaughn residence. She was afraid that if Doris Morton found out Damien Vaughn’s identity, she would have a heart attack.

She briefly explained that Candy was fine and told her to focus on her own business, but Doris cursed her for being heartless.

"I’ve been so worried about you, but you haven’t thought about me at all? I guess it’s true what they say, once you get a man, you don’t care if your friends live or die. Hmph!"

"I feel awful, Cecelia. Can you come out and keep me company?"

In all the time they had known each other, Doris had rarely ever said she felt awful. Cecelia was startled and quickly asked what was wrong.

Doris said, "My mom hasn’t been feeling well lately. When I went back to see her this time..."

Seeing Cecelia on the phone with an increasingly troubled expression, the Old Master guessed that she had run into some problems.

After she hung up, he said to Cecelia, "Did a friend call for you? If you have something to do, just go. Don’t worry, there are plenty of us here. You think we can’t look after two kids?"

Cecelia was filled with gratitude for the Old Master.

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