The butler: "Understood."
Chloe Reed went to her grandmother’s room and sat right beside her. "Grandma," she said, "Annie York is gone. Should I find another girl around her age to keep you company?"
Her grandmother paused for a few seconds, then gave her a reproachful look. "And what about you? What are you so busy with? Why don’t you keep me company?"
Chloe Reed was speechless. "..."
She felt a wave of embarrassment and forced a smile. "Of course I can keep you company. I was just worried you’d get tired of seeing me all the time."
Her grandmother reached out and poked her lightly. "You and your nonsense. How could I ever get tired of you?"
Chloe Reed smiled. "In that case, I’ll be the one to keep you company from now on. I’ll chat with you and go on walks with you every day."
"That’s more like it." Her grandmother picked up her teacup, took a sip, and her eyes narrowed slightly. Then she asked, "What about your studio? Are you still planning to run it?"
Chloe Reed lowered her gaze slightly. "I’m putting it on hold for now."
"Then what are you doing now?" Her grandmother gave her a puzzled look. "Just staying home all day, watching Walker Grant try to win you back?"
Chloe Reed just smiled. "It’s not so bad, is it?"
"Absolutely not."
But her grandmother shook her head. "You need to have your own life, your own career. It’s fine to accept how well he treats you, but you can’t become completely dependent on it. Over time, you’ll lose your sense of self. Letting a man dictate your life... that’s a miserable way to live."
Hearing this, Chloe Reed’s eyes lit up. "Grandma, you’re so right! That’s exactly what I was thinking. It’s just... I can’t go all out just yet. There are still a few things I need to take care of first."


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