Chapter 361
At Donovan’s Restaurant, Arthur finally arrived, greeting everyone with a warm and sincere smile. “Hey, guys, you’re all here!
“Mom was thrilled to hear you came, but she’s been overworked lately. She fainted last night and is still in the hospital. We’re keeping her company and have put our phones on silent, so it was inconvenient to answer calls,” he explained.
“Plus, since you changed your numbers, we thought it might be a telemarketer, so we didn’t pick up. That caused such a big misunderstanding.”
With that, Arthur pulled out his phone, showing a picture of his mom in the hospital, IV in her arm, lying in bed.
These photos had been edited by Athena at the last minute.
They looked so real that even he would have believed it was genuine.
The Stevens family was instantly silenced, unable to continue their complaints.
Onlookers quickly dismissed any doubts about Claire and the Donovan family upon seeing the photos.
“I knew the Donovan family was decent. There’s no way they’d abandon their elders. There must be some misunderstanding here.”
“I hope Clarie is fine. Starting her own business must be tough at her age. needs to take care of herself.”
“You’re all family. You should understand each other. Don’t sit on the gro
Only then did Quentin and the others feign concern about Claire’s health.
She needs to cook countless meals every day and
“It’s great that the misunderstanding has been cleared up. Arthur, shall we go
visit Claire now?
“I heard your family lives nearby. Can you drop the kids off at your place for a rest? The adults can make multiple trips, but it’s tough on the kids.”
Arthur nodded and said, “I came to pick you all up. My car is in the parking lot. Please follow me.”
Thus, the previously raucous Stevens family happily followed Arthur out.
Brandon had arranged for a nine–seater business van for Arthur
Once everyone was seated, Arthur casually said, “Grandpa and Grandma, our old house is being demolished. The compensation is based on the number of people registered in the household. The more family members, the more houses you get.
“My dad feels you’ve had a tough life in thmind.”
mountains and wants to transfer the old house to your names. I hope you don’t
The car, which had been noisy, fell silent immediately.
The Stevens family was shocked, breathing rapidly as they looked at Arthur.
Then Ronan, Violet, Quentin, and Gavin all echoed, “We don’t mind at all.
“Even though the relocated houses are usually in poor locations compared to your villa, at least they’re new homes. We can’t let them go to waste.
“Arthur, you don’t lack money and live in a villa. It’s normal not to want a relocation house, but we’re used to hardship and can’t stand waste. Please let us take care of those rundown houses”
If each of them got a house, they would be loaded.
“I’m glad you don’t mind,” Arthur said sincerely. “But there is one condition.”
“The government requires homeowners to live in the relocation houses for at least six months to prevent people from exploiting them for money. Otherwise, some would buy the relocation houses cheaply, never live in them, and wait to cash out after demolition, which would cost the state a fortune.”
“Exactly.” The Stevens family members nodded, smiling broadly “This policy is excellent. People like us really need housing. We’d never try to cheat the government.”
“What do you mean it’s your house?” Gavin and his wife snapped back angrily. “The house belongs to the Donovan family. They can give it to whoever they want. You don’t get to decide.
“Besides, traditionally, family matters are decided by men. Claire must listen to Wesley. If Wesley says it’s ours, then it is. Claire’s word doesn’t count.”
“The Donovan family doesn’t favor sons over daughters,” Joel argued back. “Don’t you know the Donovan family? Wesley listens to his wife for everything.
“Claire’s word is like a decree in the Donovan family. If she says the house is ours, then it is. You have no claim to it.”
The two parties argued passionately, ready to fight.
Seeing this, Ronan quickly stepped between the couples to mediate. “You’re family. No need to quarrel.
“I think the house can be transferred to all of our names. Both you should have a share…”
When Gavin and Joel heard this, they thought it was a good idea. If everyone had a share, they wouldn’t have to worry about others coveting their house.
However, just as they thought this, Arthur shook his head. “That won’t work.”
“To receive relocation compensation, the people registered on the household must be legal residents.”
“Both Gavin and Joel have an obligation to support their parents and grandparents. Only one party can be registered with Grandpa and Grandma. But they both are married with children and already have houses in the county, so they can’t possibly stay in the two–bedroom apartment with the elders.
“Only one cousin can be registered with Grandpa, Grandma, Claire, and Wesley.
“Otherwise, if hundreds of people live in the relocation house, they’d get hundreds of houses as compensation. The state would go bankrupt!”
Maria frowned as well. “While we’re all family, there’s only one relocation house. You need to negotiate who gets the house.
“If I don’t want the relocation house, can you provide us with a new house?” Joel asked, dreaming. “There are five of us, and we don’t require one each. Just a 250–square–yard new house from y
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