Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3289

Before Louis and his wife could respond, Old Master Crawford said, “The child used to be frail, so it’s normal for her to get sick sometimes. Look at her now. She’s full of energy and much more cheerful than before. Was she ever like this when she was living with you?”

Louis nodded in agreement with the old master.

When Thea lived with Susan, she was timid and had poor mental health.

However, ever since they moved out, Louis noticed that Thea was getting happier by the day.

Originally, Louis thought it was because he and his wife were too busy and had neglected their child, which caused her emotional issues.

Now, he finally realized it was Susan who had been pressuring her all along.

Without that pressure, Thea was thriving.

Even her psychologist was amazed by the rapid progress she had made and praised them as good parents.

However, Louis knew the truth.

The reason Thea was doing so well was that he had firmly insisted on taking her out of that environment.

Even Susan had to admit Thea looked much better now and seemed happier. If it were not for the occasional cough, one would not even know she was sick.

Still, Susan did not think Louis and his wife deserved any credit. She stubbornly explained, “The psychologist said she was almost better anyway. Isn’t it normal for her to be doing well now?”

Louis could not be bothered to argue with her. He knew why Thea had improved, and there was no need to air it out in front of everyone. It would only embarrass Susan, and he would end up being the one caught in the crossfire.

Old Master Crawford rolled his eyes, well aware of Susan’s thoughts.

The child only improved after leaving her.

Was that not enough to prove that something was wrong with Susan’s way of raising her?

Louis exchanged a glance with Luke, who gave him a slight nod.

Neither Luke nor Luca said a word. Luca checked her phone and said, “Mr. Mallory and Nina are almost here.”

“They’re almost here?” Old Master Crawford’s face lit up with a smile.

“Yes, Old Master Crawford,” replied Luca.

The old master stood up with the help of his cane and asked Mr. Griffin, “Mr. Griffin, have you opened the doors to the ancestral hall?”

Even though Nina was only his god-granddaughter and not a blood relative of the Crawford family, the custom in A City was that when the bride visited her home after the wedding, the family had to pay respects to the ancestors.

Old Master Crawford followed the traditions closely.

When Susan heard that the ancestral hall had been opened, she frowned.

The ancestral hall was something the old master treasured deeply.

No matter how mischievous the kids got, he never allowed them to play near it, insisting that they stay away to avoid disturbing the ancestors’ peace.

Now, he had opened the hall for this so-called god-granddaughter?

“Well, well. She’s not even a real member of the Crawford family, and she gets the ancestral hall opened for her. Looks like this god-granddaughter is really something special,” Susan commented sarcastically, but no one paid her any attention.

The Crawford family all knew why Nina was being given such importance.

It was all because of the Mallory family.

There was no point in bringing it up.

Still, Susan, lacking tact as usual, just had to mention it.

If it were not for the sound of a car pulling up outside, Old Master Crawford would have said something to her.

Percy walked in, holding Nina’s hand. He first exchanged a look with Luke and Louis, greeting them silently. Then, he turned to Old Master Crawford and called out, “Grandpa.”

He followed Nina’s lead in calling the old master ‘Grandpa'.

With the Mallory family’s grandson-in-law joining the Crawford family, Old Master Crawford was practically glowing with pride. Even Percy, the pride of the Mallory family, was now calling him 'Grandpa'. It was a boost in reputation.