Wooing My Ex-Wife

It was major news that Valentino had regained consciousness.

Without looking back, Cedrick left the ancestral hall with Nico at once and walked toward the master bedroom where his grandfather was.

As Yael also wanted to see Valentino, he quickly helped Xander up from the ground. However, Xander had been shot in the thigh and was unable to move at all.

Still trembling in pain, he said, “Dad, Cedrick is too ruthless. Not only did he set me up, but he even shot me so mercilessly. It hurts so much that it’s impossible for me to walk at all. Dad, take me back now. I need to get my wound treated.”

Yael let out a sigh and said astutely, “We can’t do that. Your injury is our best weapon. We have to let your grandpa see it.”

Xander immediately understood what his father meant. He gritted his teeth and headed up the stairs with Yael’s support.

Meanwhile, except for Kieran, who had been summoned by Gwendolyn to return to Mount Tranquil to accompany Inez, the entire Jenson family’s medical corps was stationed in the master bedroom.

Cedrick could hear his grandfather coughing when he was a few steps away from the door.

He immediately hastened his steps and sat at Valentino’s bedside. “Grandpa, how are you feeling? Is your head aching? Are you still feeling dizzy?”

Listlessly, Valentino replied, “I’m feeling much better. Cedrick, don’t worry. I’m old. It’s inevitable that I will fall sick and eventually die.”

“Grandpa, stop uttering nonsense. A blessed man like you will surely live a long life. You have to watch Benny and Zendy grow up.

The mention of his darling great–grandchildren made Valentino’s eyes light up. Being a part of their growing–up journey would indeed bring him great joy.

The two men continued chatting for a while until Yael and Xander appeared, disrupting the harmonious atmosphere in the room.

bloodstains on his clothes and that he seemed to be injured, Valentino asked

“I’m sorry, Grandpa. I didn’t know that grapes and grapefruit cannot be consumed together with blood pressure medication. I really shouldn’t have asked you to eat more of those earlier today. It’s all my fault. Cedrick was so furious that he lectured me in the ancestral hall and shot

no need for you to be so angry. It’s

Cedrick remained silent.

grabbed Valentino’s

please save me. I’ve realized my mistake, but Cedrick is not willing to let me off. He intends to get me a ten–year sentence in a high–security prison. Grandpa, my life would be over

currently the head of the family. He’s not going to listen to anything I say. You’re the only one who can persuade him to

expect that such a minor family matter would blow up and turn into something

already shot him in the leg. Is there really a need to send him to prison? It’s better for us to settle our family matters in private. It won’t be nice if word

except for matters related to Gwendolyn. That would be the second time

going to change my mind regarding this matter. Besides, Grandpa, what you heard from Xander and Uncle Yael is their one–sided story.

is actually that simple! Cedrick, the fact is that you just don’t like me, and that’s why you refuse to trust

listening to his cousin’s pointless arguments. He said firmly, “Anyway, decision is final, and there’s no room for negotiation. I will sort out the relevant evidence and hand it over to the authorities. When your wound is almost

Faced with Cedrick’s unyielding attitude, he was scared out

want to go to

was so flustered that he

help him breathe better. Although he was respectful and appeared to be a dutiful grandson, it would be almost impossible for him to change his mind once he had made a

own family? Since I am fine

did not want to anger his grandfather and aggravate his cough. As the old man had just regained consciousness and was still recovering, Cedrick could not bring himself to tell

relenting, Xander felt hopeful once more. Yael also

in the master bedroom began to change subtly, Gwendolyn’s sweet

if it wasn’t necessary. He

Having sheer resentment for her beautiful countenance at that moment,