Chapter 498
In recent years, Mr. Kevin Everly, growing older and more superstitious, had become careful to avoid words like “death.” The fact that he was using them now showed the depths of his fury.
Amara and Lisa, the head housekeeper, each took one of his arms and gently guided him back into his chair. “Grandpa, he’s not worth getting so upset over. Your health is what’s most important,” Amara soothed. “Please, just let it go. He’s always been stubborn; you can’t control him. And if you think about it, Liliana really isn’t that bad p>
She shot Lisa a meaningful look, and the housekeeper quickly retrieved Mr. Everly’s emergency heart pills. Amara continued to pat his back, listing all of Liliana’s positive qualities, insisting that Finnian would be happy. She had been terrified by his gasping breaths earlier, and all thoughts of her own heartache had vanished, replaced by a desperate fear for his well-being.
Slowly, under her gentle persuasion, Mr. Everly began to calm down. His eyes were red-rimmed as he gripped her arm, his voice thick with emotion.
“Fine,” he said, his voice raspy. “As far as I’m concerned, I don’t have a grandson anymore. It’s clear he no longer wants me as his grandfather p>
It was an empty threat born of anger. Amara knew he could never truly disown Finnian, the grandson he adored, but she didn’t point that out. Instead, she skillfully steered the conversation in a different direction.
As his breathing returned to normal, Amara and Lisa exchanged a look of relief.
Mr. Everly squeezed Amara’s hand. “Ama, maybe you should find
someone too. I can introduce you to some fine young men. That little brat doesn’t deserve you.” He winced, realizing that in calling Finnian a brat he had madvertently insulted. himself. His expression soured even more.
Amara had to suppress a smile. “Grandpa, marriage isn’t a requirement for me p>
she began gently, seeing him about to object. “Please, just hear me out p>
“My family life was… difficult. My father has many strengths as a businessman, but as a husband… well, you’ve probably heard the. stories Because of him, I have no illusions about marriage. I think a happy marriage is a wonderful thing, but not everyone is lucky enough to find one. Most people end up with the wrong person, and their lives become a mess. So, from now on, I’m just going to see what happens p>
“If I meet someone I truly connect with, I’ll consider it. But if I don’t find that perfect
fit, why should I force it just to end up in a miserable partnership? I’d rather be happy alone. So, I’ll just leave it up to fate p>
Amara had no desire to ever marry again, but she knew a direct refusal would wound the traditional old man. This was a softer, more palatable explanation.
Mr. Kevin Everly, who had been about to argue, thought of his own son and daughter-in-law. They were the very definition of a miserable couple. They would both be better off divorced. He sighed. “Welt, at least let me introduce you to some good people. If you find someone you like, you can give it a try p>
Amara smiled. “Okay.” If he introduced her to someone, she would meet them. Whether she liked them or not was her decision to make.
Seeing her so agreeable, a stark contrast to Finnian’s infuriating stubbornness, Mr. Kevin Everly sighed again, a mixture of heartache and gratitude welling up inside him.