When Quinn heard Lady Acker's question, she pursed her lips, feeling extremely embarrassed.
However, she recalled what Charlie had instructed her. She could only bite the bullet and lie, "Sorry, Grandma... I haven't been able to find Brother Charlie... Yet."
As Quinn said this, she saw clearly the glimmer in the old lady's eyes dimming instantly.
She suddenly felt that it was too cruel for her to say this to this old lady with such a kind face.
Christian, standing nearby, sighed and asked her, "Miss Golding, have you been looking for Charlie as well?' "Yes..." Quinn said seriously. "My father's been looking for Brother Charlie for almost twenty years. He's searched almost everywhere in the world.”
Lady Acker said softly with a grateful expression, "The Golding family is affectionate and righteous. You guys haven't forgotten about Charlie, even after so many years! Thank you... I thought we were the only ones who were still looking for Charlie's whereabouts. I didn't expect you people to search for him for so long...'
Quinn hurriedly said, "Grandma, I'm arranged to be married to Brother Charlie. My parents have already made an agreement with Uncle and Aunt Wade long ago. Brother Charlie is my fiance, and it has never changed in my heart even after so many years. I've been waiting for so many years to find Brother Charlie, and then marry him after I find him...”
When Lady Acker heard this, she burst into tears. She choked, "Good girl... It must have been hard on you for so many years..."
Quinn shook her head and said, "It's not hard. It's what I should do..."
Quinn continued her lie in good faith, "I came to the United States for a concert tour. My father told me to see you and Grandpa whenever I have time. I took the liberty of coming here this time. I hope I'm not disturbing you both..."
"How can that be?!" Lady Acker took Quinn’s hand and said dotingly, "Although Charlie hasn't been found yet, you are still my granddaughter-in-law to me!"
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