Chapter 211
Grace assumed that since Edward’s first wife had gone, Claudia, his new wife, probably wouldn’t want to mix with that woman’s family.
Rosalie’s last name was Talley. So, like everyone else in the village. Grace figured Rosalie was Edward’s late wife’s niece. Edward never opposed
anyway.
Upon hearing Grace, Edward grinned sheepishly and said, “Rosalie wanted to go back, so we brought her along
After hearing this, Grace scoffed. Rosalie, who was answering the phone on the balcony. She glanced at Rosalie and whispered. “She’s buttering up you to get something from the Grahams, Edward.”
Even though Edward barely had a sense of shame, he still felt a bit awkward hearing Grace’s words.
However, his silence led Grace to think that he was too shy to call Roulie out. Using her seniority, Grace pretended to worry and said some hurtful things to Edward.
“Edward, don’t blame me for butting in. I know you’re kind–hearted. You want to help your passed ex’s family.
“But this girl’s got no manners. Her aunt’s been gone for twenty years. There’s no tie left between your families. Why does she keep pestering you! She’s just after your money,” said Grace.
Claudia listened silently next to Grace and had a smug look on her face as Grace despised Rosalie
The Graham family thus fell into the lie they made up to fool others, convincing themselves the Talleys wealth was theirs and Rosalie was just after their money.
Seeing Claudia’s smile, Grace was committed that her words pleased her and kept talking with even more enthusiasm.
“Edward, you built your family estate from scratch. It’s for Helena and Riley. Don’t let your niece trick you,” said Grace.
Edward still smiled nicely and said, “Aunt Grace, I get what you mean.”
Just as Grace was about to add something, she saw Rosalie return from her call. She quickly changed the subject, but her glance at Rosalie was filled with disdain.
Catching Grace’s expression, Rosalie roughly guessed her thoughts. But she wasn’t in a rush to retaliate. Grace had plenty of time to enjoy herself. so Rosalie could wait.
Since Rosalie was there, Grace didn’t say much more and left after chatting with the Graham family for a while.
Except for last year when Rosalie spent Christmas with the Calloway family after just marrying Julian, she always celebrated Christmas with the Graham family in Mudville,
on water. The
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