StarNovelAs she spoke, a smile appeared on Barbara's face, as if she could see those days all over again.
Lucas' expression remained indifferent. "Did you callhere just to reminisce?" Barbara looked at him again. "Lu, you're the last of the Tudor family now. I don't have many requests just that you take care of the family. After all, you and your father are still bound by blood. Even if he made mistakes in the past, the Tudor Group is under your control now. Can't you find it in you to show him smercy?" It seemed she had called Lucas here to plead on Frederick's behalf.
Barbara seemed to know Lucas' rebellious and stubborn nature all too well. As she spoke, her expression was soft and loving, like an elder giving their final instructions.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAveline stood quietly by, feeling a twinge of sadness. There was a twhen Barbara treated her well. She had always remembered that kindness and never complained about the sudden change in Barbara's attitude.
If Barbara didn't like her, she simply stayed away.
Lucas gazed at Barbara coolly. "Is that your only wish?" Barbara chuckled. "Of course not. I also hope that while I'm still alive, I can see my great-grandchild's birth. So, when do you two plan to make that happen?" This time, Lucas smiled and turned to Aveline. "Did you hear that? Grandma wants a great-grandchild." Aveline was speechless.
What did that have to do with her? She could see right through it. Barbara was just saying things Lucas wanted to hear.
Once upon a time, he respected and adored his grandmother so much that he would take her word as law. But now, even Barbara had to tread carefully around him. "Aveline." Barbara suddenly called her name.
Aveline looked at her. "Yes, Grandma?" Barbara beckoned her closer. "Chere." Aveline felt a bit puzzled but walked over and asked, "Grandma, what is it?" Barbara took Aveline's hand and then slipped the diamond bracelet from her wrist onto Aveline's. "This was given toby my mother-in-law years ago. I had intended to pass it on to Lmother, but circumstances changed, and it remained with me. Now, I'm giving it to you. You must take good care of it." This was a cherished heirloom, a symbol of a woman's place in the Tudor family.
Once Aveline accepted it, returning it would be difficult.
She quickly protested, "Grandma, this is too valuable. I can't accept it." She attempted to slip the bracelet back onto Barbara's wrist, but Barbara held her hand firmly.
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"It's not about the value, Aveline.
You're a smart girl; you know what I'm getting at. I've seen e been you and m calong way together. When you really think about it, is there any obstacle between you two that can't be overcome? Any reason you have to go your separate ways? | you
Her eyes were filled with a gentle kindness. "I know I've been wrong non the before, focusing too much on the past and ignoring the bond between I and Lu. But now I understand. I won't interfere in your affairs anymore. Still, as an elder, I feel the need to offer sadvice. After all you've been through together, are you truly willing to part so easily?"
Her aged voice was slow and steady, and when she finished speaking, the room fell into a fong, contemplative silence. X
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