Chapter 241

“Agassi ran off with Melissa without even asking me. How am I supposed to accept a son-in-law like that?” Padgett was fuming.

Norris stayed quiet.

Owen, who was never really afraid of Padgett, just shrugged and asked, “Grandpa, so if you don’t accept Agassi, do you at least accept your granddaughter p>

Owen’s dad, Bishop, shot him a look. “Enough. Be quiet p>

Padgett was just angry and venting, wasn’t it obvious? Owen was just stirring the pot.

“The kid’s innocent. Why wouldn’t I accept her?” Padgett replied, sounding absolutely certain.

No one dared argue with him.

With his dad glaring, Owen clamped his mouth shut and didn’t say another word. Padgett waved them off. “If she’s not coming until tomorrow, you all can go home.” But who was actually going to leave?

Norris’s mom, Ophelia, spoke up. “Dad, let’s stay tonight. Since the girl’s coming, we should get her room ready p>

There were maids, but as the lady of the house, Ophelia wanted to make sure everything was perfect herself. She was determined that Claire would feel at home. Padgett glanced at Ophelia with clear approval. “You always think things through.” Caleb’s wife, Karla, joined in. “I’ll help you set up. She’s the only girl in our generation, after all. Let’s make sure she’s comfortable. The winter camp’s first round is over, right? Is she on break? I hope she can stay in Cabinda for the holidays p>

Padgett’s eyes lit up. “Exactly. Decorate the room nicely. You two are so thoughtful p>

If they managed to keep Claire in Cabinda for the New Year, that would be perfect.

Ophelia and Karla exchanged a look.

Both of them only had sons. When their boys were little, they’d see other families dressing up their little girls and as felt a bit env Now there was finally a girl in the family. Of course they were excited.

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Meanwhile, Claire sneezed. She had no idea anyone was hoping she’d stay for the holidays.

Back at the dorm, everyone else had already washed their hair. Claire bad done hers that morning, so she just changed into fresh clothes and quickly tidied her hair. She was ready to go in no time.

She didn’t bother dressing up, just threw on a simple puffer jacket.

Her friends came downstairs together. The guys were already waiting by the school gate.

As expected, the boys were quicker.

Claire caught a whiff of their shampoo. Apparently, they’d all gone back to wash up too.

They started chatting about where to eat. Since they were in Cabinda, they figured they had to try the famous roast duck place. Len suggested it, and almost everyone was in.

“Is it expensive?” Linsey asked, worrying about the money in her pocket. She’d heard the place was popular.

“I can treat everyone. I got first place

in the last round, so I have to

celebrate,” Claire said, picking up on

Linsey’s concern. She smiled.

You’re horgoing to deny me the

chance to treat, are you p>

Leo jumped in right away, “Hey, I made it to the next round too. I’ll pitch in p>

Everyone knew most kids from Silverpeak International College had money, so no one was surprised Claire and Leo were offering to pay.

Still, Len glanced at Claire, a little worried. Wasn’t she kicked out of the James family? How much money could she even have left? He’d heard her grandma lived way out in the countryside.

“Are you sure?” Len tugged at Claire’s sleeve.

Claire gave him a wink. “Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered p>