Chapter 236 The Houghton Family
The Ginger family of Juxshire and the Cooper family had previously engaged in business dealings. Stefan had visited the Ginger residence several times and had met Lydia. Therefore, the two could be considered old acquaintances.
Stefan sighed emotionally, “The last time I saw you, you were just a woman in your twenties. I didn’t expect time to pass so quickly…”
Lydia also nodded with mixed emotions, saying, “Indeed, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye… How is my father doing?”
“Your father was indeed still robust. I’ve heard him mention you quite a few times. He probably regrets driving you out of the Ginger family back then,” Stefan said with a sigh.
Back in the day, the Ginger family wanted to arrange a marriage alliance, but Lydia disagreed. Consequently, her father issued a harsh ultimatum. If she refused the marriage, she would have to leave the Ginger family. His intention was to pressure Lydia into submission. However, unbeknownst to him, Lydia was stubborn and defiant. To everyone’s surprise, she left the Ginger family in a huff.
After that, there was no further contact.
a bitter taste in her heart. She said,
how your father is,
a heartfelt conversation, and as they chatted, the topic gradually shifted to
and quickly asked, “Old Mr. Cooper, has something happened to the Ginger
things could
father. However, a stubborn streak remained in her heart, as she was still waiting for him
words, Lydia
the conversation progressed, Lydia noticed something off about Stefan’s demeanor. Instinctively, Lydia sensed that the Ginger family might be in some
answers.
questioning, he could only sigh and say, “Recently,
began to
to Lydia’s grandfather, Alastair, a Manifestor grandmaster. It’was his singular efforts that elevated the Ginger family to the ranks of the top–tier families in Juxshire. However, recently, one of Alastair’s sworn
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