Chapter 711

After dinner, Granny Luisa and Granny Rebecca exchanged knowing smiles and encouraged Marc and Nelly to call it a night. They secretly wished the couple would give them a grandchild

soon.

Granny Luisa said, “We’re all stuffed and it’s getting late. Marc, why don’t you and Nelly go get some shut–eye? Tomorrow’s Saturday, you guys don’t have to work. You can catch some z’s.”

Cornelia noticed it was late, “Granny, I should head back to my rental.”

Granny Luisa frowned, “Go where? You’re one of us now, a Hartley. We got plenty of space for you, no need to go back to that rental. People might get the wrong idea, and think we don’t treat you right. Nelly, you might not fully get it yet, but this is your home too. In Riverton, newlyweds bunk at the family home for a couple of weeks. It’s tradition.”

Cornelia mumbled, “We’ve been married for two years, not exactly newlyweds.”

Granny Luisa just wanted to keep Cornelia close, “The date on the marriage certificate doesn’t matter. What matters is that you’re here tonight as a Hartley for the first time.”

chimed in, “You guys can’t stand living

help your wife to the

course, saw right through it. He defended Cornelia, saying, “Grannies, no rush, We’ll handle the baby thing

look. He always knew how

mattered most.

felt a bit guilty, “We… we weren’t

noticed Cornelia’s upset expression and felt bad,

rest. I’ll take Nelly for a walk in the yard.” Marc said, then led Cornelia

“Rebecca, did I come on too strong and

her; you’ve never raised your voice. She might feel a

I can’t let Nelly feel hurt. I need to find a way to apologize, need her to forgive me. I can’t let her

Nelly isn’t one to hold grudges. She might forget by the time she gets back from

holding grudges is her being kind. I should still apologize. It’s hot out, I’ll whip up some chilled juice

you for treating Nelly so well,

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