Chapter 308

“Grandpa, how are you feeling these days? Let me know if something doesn’t feel right.”

Jasper knelt on one knee by Newton’s wheelchair and glanced up at his grandfather. His eyes were clear, bright, and reminiscent of his teenage years.

He further suggested, “Why don’t you move back to Seaview Manor? That way, Mrs. Rosie and I can better look after you.”

“Why would I? Your dad and his wretched wife will only shave years off my life!”

The thought of Sophia gave Newton a headache. He let out an exasperated sigh. “I have sworn not to move back until Javier divorces that woman. I’m fine here. The secret to longevity is to keep them out of sight anyway!”

Jasper flashed a bitter smile. He felt helpless in front of his stubborn grandfather.

“This villa was home to Mr. Newton and Madam Doris. He’s unwilling to leave because it feels and reminds him of Madam Doris,” the thoughtful Ben explained with a smile.

“Ben, I am increasingly senile, I think. Sometimes, I am delusional.”

Newton turned around and stared at the backyard in a daze. “I once saw Doris singing and tending to the

smiled at me when I walked up

have sensed your deep longing for her. That’s why

reluctant to leave and chooses to stay by your

head with guilt. Newton and Doris

him hope for a loyal relationship. Hence, he had an

relationship. They were incompatible and

of the time, he was the one to

by his desperation to be loved and his fear of losing everything he worked for. In the end, not only did he lose everything, but he also hurt another woman who truly loved him.

foolish I’ve been.”

as he spoke in a shaking voice.

on the shoulder. “Jasper, you were just like me when I was younger. I was

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was luckier than you in that I fell in love with the right woman. Anyway, I’m

“Grandpa, I …”

to marry Alice. Nothing good comes from force. From now

her to be with a man who doesn’t

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