True Love Waits novel Chapter 648

"Don't meddle with his business. Let him be. If he continues acting like this, he'll regret it sooner or later," Baldwin told Cecelia. He knew this enough. With his wisdom, he was well aware that when it came to love, only the two people involved could solve their problems. Whether Wesley and Blair would end up together was entirely up to the two.

The following day, Blair had finished packing her things and was ready to set out. Wesley was still in his grandfather's room, so she carried her bag on her own, brought it downstairs, and waited for him.

Meanwhile, in Keith's room, the old man and Wesley were still talking. He took out a cash card from his drawer and placed it in front of Wesley. "I feel sorry for Blair. She has no parents. Although it's fortunate that the Ji family treats her well, I heard she rarely goes there to trouble her aunt and uncle. I also knew that she broke up with her fiance. There's no one taking care of her now. You should give her more attention." He pointed at the card and continued, "Here's five million. This should have more in it, but I was cheated into buying Niles an apartment. That's all I have right now. I don't need this at the moment. I want you to take it."

Wesley stayed still as he looked at the card. "She doesn't like Niles. She won't be your granddaughter-in-law." He tried softening the blow; he knew it was pointless for his grandfather to treat Blair so kindly if she wouldn't end up as Keith's granddaughter-in-law.

The old man took a deep breath. His lips trembled in annoyance. He glared at his stubborn grandson and rambled, "It's my money. I can give it to anyone I like. I look at Blair as my own granddaughter. I don't see anything wrong with me supporting her financially. So, cut the crap and take it!"

Wesley stood up from his chair and politely asked, "Grandpa, is there anything else you'd like to tell me?"

"Yes." Keith's face grew more somber as he thought of what he was going to say to Wesley. "You're a high-ranking officer now. You don't have to do anything yourself anymore. Our country has a lot of talented soldiers; you're not the only one. You see where I'm going here?" Keith knew how big of an asset his grandson was to the army. He spared no effort in accomplishing any of his missions. Wesley was a force to be reckoned with. With him leading, victory was certain.

He was very proud of his grandson. However, the fact that his life was always in danger bothered him. Wesley was always a few bullets away from getting decommissioned. The old man had always wished his grandson would stay behind instead of the frontlines. He'd rather he retired to settle down with a family of his own.

"Grandpa, you knew from the day I decided to go to a military school that my destiny was shaped. Not once did I regret it. I love my career and I won't fall back no matter what happens in the future. Even if I was promoted, I can't leave my comrades who have gone through fire and water with me," Wesley replied firmly. His resolve was very clear in his eyes.

"I'm not asking you to leave them behind. I just don't think it's necessary for you to be in the battlefield all the time."

Wesley's rank in the army was special. He had no set scope of duty. He went wherever and whenever he was needed. He'd always be present if it meant protecting the country.

He saluted his grandfather. "Grandpa, I always have my life mission in mind—I'm born to bleed for my country and safeguard the peace." His words echoed through the room. He paused and pressed his lips together in a fine line as though he was thinking hard about his oath. "Grandpa, I remember what you told me the night before I went to the military school—'Better die in a battlefield than live in disgrace.' I have always kept that in mind and will continue doing so. I know where to offer my life to."

The determination in the young man's eyes made the old man's heart tremble in awe. After a few moments of silence, the old man started talking again in a hushed voice. "Fine. Take the card and off you go."

Wesley took the card and put it back in his grandfather's hand. "Please keep the money. I have enough."

Keith tried to push the card away. "No. You keep it. I have my retirement pension, and your uncle always gives me allowance. Don't worry about me."

Wesley still refused to take the card. "If I can't support a woman myself, then what kind of a man am I? I can give Blair whatever she wants. Maybe you can ask Niles if he needs this money. I heard he wanted a new watch." Wesley believed his younger brother needed the money more than he did.