“Humph! How rare it is to see you being this thoughtful!” replied Lady Yaleman in a solemn tone. After all, Gerald had come empty-handed on her actual birthday that day.
Regardless, though it was true that she had disowned Yulia, she had to admit that it was near impossible to perfectly slice the bond between mother and daughter. What more, Gerald and Jessica were both her biological grandchildren.
As a grandmother, she had honestly always wanted to at least have some form of contact with him.
However, when she first saw how pathetic Gerald looked, she was instantly reminded of Dylan. Both father and son were so alike… Their characteristics were similar as well.
They were simply the kinds of people who never retorted or fought back against others, even if they were scolded or beaten up.
After a slightly agonizing silence, Lady Yaleman asked, “…Has your mother been leading a good life all these years, Gerald?”
“She has. To tell you the truth, my mom frequently misses you!” said Gerald as he sat up straight.
“Humph! She’s having a good life even when she’s together with a person like your dad? I know why you’re here, Gerald, and I’m obligated to tell you that it isn’t customary for the Yaleman family to hand out properties to those from outside the family. You can give up on that. After all, it’s been over twenty years now and I’ve not heard a single word from that woman. I’m afraid she must’ve assumed I died long ago!” replied Lady Yaleman angrily.
At that, Gerald smiled before saying, “Please don’t say that, grandma. I’m honestly not here for any of the Yaleman family’s properties. My reason for being here is to moderate the resentment between you and mom.”
“Moderate? I won’t even be alive for much longer, so what’s the point in that? Besides, all of this began when she ran away from that wedding that year! Not only did it cause the Leans family to stand against the Yalemans like rabid dogs, it’s also the reason why our family’s position has consistently been deteriorating throughout the years. While we were the head of the four large families here back then, we’re now that last! We’ve truly suffered a lot because of her!” retorted Lady Yaleman as she got increasingly furious.
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