With a sigh, Grady accepted his fate and started to walk out. As he did, he exchanged a knowing look with the butler at his side.
The butler caught the cue and followed him out of the main hall.
Just as they reached the door, Grady stopped, turning slightly to face the butler. "Uncle Frank, what did those people want with Keir?"
The butler didn't hold back and laid out the details.
Grady's eyes widened in shock. "Are you telling me Nellie might still be alive?"
"It seems so," the butler nodded. Despite how unbelievable it sounded, he knew those visitors wouldn't have come to deceive Keir on a whim.
Grady's expression shifted to one of realization. "No wonder..."
No wonder Keir seemed different after coming back.
But if Nellie was alive, why had she stayed hidden all these years? And why did she fake her death to the Davis family back then?
Grady couldn't wrap his head around it. He felt the need to dig deeper, especially regarding Santos and Asa.
The issue of Nellie was sensitive within the Davis family, known only to a few trusted insiders. For Santos and Asa to suddenly bring this news, their motives had to be anything but simple.
Grady narrowed his eyes, choosing not to press further. He simply waved a hand in farewell, "Got it, Uncle Frank. I'm heading out."
The butler nodded respectfully, watching him leave.
Once Grady was out of sight, the butler returned inside to instruct the kitchen to start preparing lunch.
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