President's Substitute Wife

On the way, I was worried. I was really afraid James hated me!

But when I got to the door, I found no one at the door. I felt relieved.

I went through the garden and got to James’ door and knocked.

The housekeeper opened the door for me. She saw me and said respectfully, “Miss Jones.”

I was a little nervous and asked, “is Grandpa Jessop there?”

The housekeeper nodded and invited me in.

I entered Jessop Family.

Jessop Family was the same as before. The housekeeper said, “master is upstairs in the teahouse. I’ll tell him.”

“Thank you.”

I said gratefully.

Maybe James was the only one in Jessop Family who didn’t hate me.

The housekeeper went upstairs and came back soon and said, “Miss Jones, master is waiting for you upstairs.”

I went upstairs.

The door of the teahouse was open. I knocked on the door and pushed it open.

In the teahouse, James sat on a huge chair and he had a teapot in his hand and he was making tea.

I hadn’t seen James for a long time.

I saw him last time because he was in hospital. James had grown significantly older.

His hair was now all white and his face had age spots.

Many things had happened to Jessop Family recently. He must be worried.

“Becky, would you like a cup of tea?”

James saw me and didn’t show disgust.

sat down and said, “I’ll make it for you, Grandpa. I’m

to make and drink tea alone.

James looked up and smiled. “I’d

He put down the teapot in his hand.

I didn’t speak. I poured out the tea in the pot and took the new tea and put it in. I made the tea and

James picked it up and smelt it.

I poured another cup of tea for him before I poured a cup

Murray taught me how to make tea. On the surface, it looked similar to the common tea

down and showed no joy.

to ask him directly the address of that manor. I hesitated and

“I don’t blame you. That’s his choice.” James sighed. “Maybe I shouldn’t have stood by at the beginning. If I had helped you earlier, everything would not be what it is today.”

he

what happened to us, but I didn’t know how much he

I know Sherry loves you the most. She asked me to marry you to Sean. I didn’t agree at first, but she told me you were her best granddaughter. You are the brightest pearl of Carter Family.

“Grandpa

He mentioned Sherry. I couldn’t help but want to

paid the hospitalization for Sherry. I know she’s right.” James took a piece of paper out of the drawer under the table and put it on the table and said, “this

“Grandpa...”

James waved. “I hope you often bring Lester to see me before I die.”

poured another cup of tea for James.

Then I picked up the paper in front of him and

Jessop Family’s manor was in the suburbs.

I couldn’t get my car until tomorrow. I knew if I went there all of a sudden, Sean would kick me out. I hesitated and made up my mind. I took a taxi to Marcia’s studio.

a year, I finally came here again.

ringing when I went

beautiful wedding dresses in it and it was like a

to greet me. Marcia came out in a wheelchair. She saw me and was a little surprised. Then she smiled and said, “welcome

“I want my

Marcia nodded. “It’s upstairs. Come with me.”

with her to the second floor.

In the elevator, Marcia said, “I know you will come. After