Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 661

Albus sat in stunned silence for a long time. When he said nothing, the anger on his face slowly faded.

Only when the outburst she expected never came did Diana soften her tone. "Grandpa, Vee isn't just my mother's daughter, or our sister. She's your granddaughter too."

Albus shot her a look. "Do you really need to remind me of that?"

He could not refute her argument. That was obvious. His pride took a hit, and after a brief pause, he waved a hand and forced the matter closed. "Alright, alright. I've got people here to look after me. You two should go do whatever you need to do."

Diana saw that he had relented, so she let it rest. "Raymond can go. I'll stay and take you home this afternoon."

It was nothing serious. The doctor had already made rounds that morning, given him a thorough check, and cleared him for discharge later that day.

Standing in front of Albus, Raymond lifted a thumb toward Diana without the slightest restraint. "These days, you're the only one he listens to."

"You little brat!" That only made Albus look even worse. He grabbed a pillow and hurled it at him.

back in the same motion, waving as he headed out. "Don't get mad. I'm

to Diana. "Call

answer. She only flicked a

floor

shoved his phone into his pocket

the corner, a fierce argument erupted from a

Then your mother and I were just unlucky to raise an ungrateful little wretch like you! But don't think you can dodge your responsibilities. Providing for

was followed by the sound of things

first, Raymond paid it little attention. But two

this was the president's wife's relative. Why has

those words made Raymond stop. His features were already sharp. When he went still, an edge of intimidation settled over

the younger one a glare. "Every family has. its

stayed in the VIP ward were rarely easy to deal with. For ordinary staff like them, it was best to keep their distance

little dazed. She glanced back uneasily, only to meet Raymond's dark stare.

quiet. The silence made