Maddox walked into the ward. Hearing the footsteps, Old Master Shen thought that Wendy had returned, so he turned around and said, "Wendy, you..."
He broke off in mid-sentence.
The moment Old Master Shen saw Maddox, a hint of joy appeared on his face. However, he pulled a long face and asked coldly, "Why did you come here?"
"I came to see you."
Maddox walked to the end of the bed and looked straight at his grandpa.
"Are you here to see if I'm dead?" At the thought that this brat hadn't come to see him for several days, Old Master Shen became furious.
It was wrong for him to pretend to be sick, but he didn't expect Maddox to be so stubborn and even refuse to come visit him. This made him so angry and sad.
Maddox frowned slightly. "Grandpa, do you really have to be so snippy?"
Old Master Shen snorted. "It's all because of you."
Old Master Shen must be so happy that Maddox came to see him, but he pretended to be fierce. Realizing this, Maddox couldn't help but chuckle. "Grandpa, since I've come to see you, let's have a good talk, okay?"
Old Master Shen glared at him. "Alright. I'll listen to you."
Maddox smiled helplessly. Why did his grandfather always say something against his own will?
...
After Maddox had a sincere talk with Old Master Shen, the latter reluctantly agreed to let him decide his own marriage.
"Grandfather, since you've promised me, don't go back on your word." Maddox wanted to get Old Master Shen's assurance again.
Old Master Shen was a bit unhappy. "Brat, when did I break my promise?"
Maddox immediately smiled flatteringly. "Grandpa, of course you always keep your promises."
"That sounds better." Old Master Shen rolled his eyes at him and continued, "Actually, you have to thank Wendy. When we two were at odds, it was she who advised me to agree to your marriage with Yayoi."
Hearing this, Maddox raised his eyebrows in surprise. Could it be that Wendy did this out of good intentions? After all, she once deceived him with his grandpa. It was hard for him to believe that she could be so kind.
Seeing Maddox look at him with unbelieving eyes, Old Master Shen knocked on his head with great strength. Maddox couldn't help but cry out in pain, "Grandpa, why did you hit me?"
Old Master Shen looked at him coldly. "Stop complaining, you brat. Wendy and I did deceive you before, but she really agrees to give up on you this time. Also, she has decided to go abroad to continue her studies."
Really? Maddox was still doubtful. After all, as the old saying went, once bitten, twice shy.
"If you don't believe me, just ask her yourself."
At this point, Old Master Shen sighed heavily. "Wendy is such a sensible girl that I feel sorry for her."
Maddox pursed his lips tightly and frowned with a thoughtful look.
...
Yayoi yawned and then turned to look at the door that was still closed. Frowning, she wondered why they had a talk for so long.
Just as she was thinking this, the door suddenly opened and Maddox walked out.
Yayoi felt startled for a while, and then she quickly stood up and watched him walk to her.
"How's it going?" she asked anxiously.
Maddox raised his eyebrows. "Have a guess."
Looking at his relaxed expression, she asked tentatively, "Did everything go smoothly?"
Maddox smiled. "Yes."
Hearing this answer, Yayoi finally felt relieved. "It's good to hear that."
Then she pointed to the ward and asked, "Should I go in and see Grandpa?"
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