The bitterness spread from her tongue to her heart. "Grandma, it's not his fault. Love cannot be forced. The one he really loves is Leila, not me. If it weren't for the feud between the two families, they would have already married. I am willing to do them a favor and bless them. Now that I have found the right person for me, everyone will be happy. "
"My child." Holding her hands, Alena said, "Give me some time. I'll go back to confront Zac and ask him what he is thinking about."
"It doesn't matter, grandma. I don't care what he thinks. I'm getting married. My fiance treats me well. I won't hurt him. " Essie said firmly. She didn't want to give herself another chance to change her mind.
Alena sighed. It seemed that Zac had hurt the child too much. Even if they were to divorce, they shouldn't have chosen to do it when she still in hospital unconscious. Wouldn't his ruthlessness tear her heart apart?
In order to untie a bell, the person who tied it was required. Nobody could untie it except her grandson.
"Grandma is old and weak, but your grandpa and I really like you. It is Saturday the day after tomorrow. If you're free, come home and have a cup of tea with your grandpa. He missed you so much."
Essie lowered her head again. Although she really wanted to see her grandfather, she didn't want to come back to the Rong Mansion because someone didn't welcome her.
"Grandma, I miss grandpa too. But I have divorced with Zac. It is not good for me to go there again." Her voice was as low as a mosquito's.
Alena knew what she was thinking and asked, "Are you worrying about Zac's mother?"
Clenching the cup in her hand nervously, Essie continued, "I just don't want to see everyone unhappy because of me."
"Your mother in la is getting more and more muddled recently," said the old lady with a sigh. I've discussed with your grandfather and we won't go back to Switzerland until we get all the things done. We can't let her do whatever she wants in the Rong family. While saying that, she clapped Essie's hands and continued, "Take it easy. Don't worry. She dare not say anything in front of Grandpa and me."
Hearing that, Essie was astonished. She wondered if the old lady meant that she would go back to take charge of the Rong family? In that case, would not it be even more difficult for Leila to be admitted into the noble family? Moreover, Mary who was the daughter-in-law of so many years, but she had not become the real mother-in-law since she would not be able to take charge of the family matter anymore. She was much inferior to the powerful Vicki back then.
An unnoticeable smile emerged on the corner of her mouth, as if it was the pleasure after giving the enemy a heavy blow.
"Okay, grandma. I'll visit Grandpa on Saturday." She would be unreasonable if she still refused the old lady's request since she had insisted it to this point. Since Grandma and Grandpa were there, she didn't think Mary could do anything to her.
Tomb Sweeping Day was a day to worship the ancestors of the Rong family. According to the family rules, after the descendants finished their morning tea, they would go to the private cemetery of the Rong clan to worship the ancestors.
In the following two days, Zac stayed in the Rong Mansion to keep his grandma and grandpa company.
Early in the morning, he got up and took a walk with his grandparent in the garden.
His grandparent hadn't got over the jet lag yet. They got up very early these two days.
As soon as they sat down in the pavilion, the Butler came and reported that Leila knelt down at the gate of the Rong Mansion and wanted to come in to see the grandparent. She also said that she couldn't stand on her knees if she was not allowed to enter the mansion.
Zac was shocked. He never thought Leila would do this.
"You really do marry a good wife." Alena frowned and turned to look at Abel. "I'll go out with Zac to see what is going on."
"Just let her kneel if she wants." Abel waved his hand. His eyes were sharp. How could he not see the trick that Leila played. He and his wife had been back for quite a long time. She chose to come at this moment. She must have come here for the worship of the ancestors. As long as she worshipped the ancestor, she would be the rightful daughter-in-law of the Rong family. It was irrational to force her to break up with the Qin family.
Realizing Leila's intention, the Alena took the cup on the table and slowly picked up the tea.
Before long, Mary rushed here. She had to handle the play in the house.
"I heard that Leila was kneeling outside to visit you two. Should we open the door and let her in? Anyhow, she has registered the marriage with Zac. What's done is done. Even if you two don't accept her, she is still the daughter-in-law of Rong family."
Alena cast her a glance and said, "You don't need to worry about Zac's matter from now on. I'll take care of it myself."
Mary was shocked, "Mom, Zac is my son. His marriage has always been my biggest concern. How can I not care about it?"
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