Chapter 55
Ella was about to respond when Devin took her hand and said, “Don’t stand outside. Come with me
Jaden also wanted to go in, but Devin pushed him out.
“Cullen, take him to play, Devin said.
Cullen Dixon, the doctor, immediately nodded. Jaden’s brow furrowed briefly, then relaxed as if nothing had happened.
Devin and Ella entered the house. Devin’s expression was serious as he spoke solemnly. “You don’t have to rush to answer my question. Take your time to think about it and answer when you thought it through.”
“Grandpa, I’ve thought about it. I am sure he is any husband” Ella declared.
“Ella, when I was ill, you suffered grievances from Harry. But now, I am clear–headed, and I can still protect you. You can take your time to choose a distinguished young man to be your husband. I will be very strict..”
“No, Grandpa, I have decided, Ella interrupted him before he could finish
“Why?”
I’m the only heiress of the Willow family. With anyone else, I would always suspect they had ulterior motives. I’ve been burned before and I’m afraid of encountering another Harry.
“Jaden may be a fool, but he’s obedient and sensible. He won’t betray or hurt me. While I take care of him more, being with him brings me peace. Sometimes he protects me too, and we get along very well”
“You don’t have love.” Devin said.
“So what? It’s rare for two people deeply in love to end up together. But for those who don’t love each other, treating the relationship like a partnership can make it more stable. Grandpa, I want someone who can stay with me for a long time. Initially, I might be impulsive in marrying him, but since taking on the responsibility of the Willow Group, I knew I couldn’t afford to be reckles
“I want to be responsible for Jaden’s life and prove that I’m not a child anymore, can hear the consequences of my actions”
Ella’s words were firm, her eyes resolute.
In the past, she always relied on others.
Before Devin fell ill, she relied on him.
When Devin was seriously ill, she relied on Fina
She even wanted to marry Harry quickly so he could help manage the group. She always wanted to hide, but reality forced her nur
Step by step. Ella reached where she was now, no longer wanting to be a protected lady. She wanted to be someone else’s guardian.
“Grandpa, from now on, I will protect you and him! is that Okay?” Ella said.
Devin, moved to tears, replied, “Ella has grown up. Your parents would be proud of you. No one wants their child to live such a hard life”
“Grandpa, protecting the ones I care about isn’t hard for me. I do it willingly Ella sad
She grasped Devin’s withered hand, smiling gently. “Grandpa, if you really care about me, then stay with me for ten or twenty more years, so I can take good care of you!”
“Alright, I will try,” Devin said.
Ella said, “Grandpa, I have to apologize. I lied. Harry and I have been over for a while. I took advantage of your confusion.
Devin said. “You think I just figured it out? I was never confused!”
Devin innried heavily. Ella widened her eyes in surprise
Ella said, “But Dr. Dixon said you…”
“When I asked you to bring Harry to see me and you kept delaying. I suspected something was wrong. The sanatorium is remote, but it’s not completely isolated, I asked Dr. Dison to check, and I knew everything happening outside.”
“Then why did you…”
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“You’re so nice to me. How could I let you down? But at that time, I really couldn’t accept it. I have my moments of fear and shame too. If it weren’t for me, how could someone as proud as you be so humble? Devin said.
“Grandpa, you’re the best!” Ella id.
Devin said. “I’m not that good. I’m actually very angry. You hid such a big issue from me, even pretending to be pregnant!”
“Grandpa, you knew! Ella fel guilty immediately.
“I raised you. How could I not know your schemes? I want to live on for you, not for anything else. But if you really want to give me a great- grandchild, I promise to live a few more years to watch him grow up. I’m old and should retire. I’ll stay home and help you with the kids!”
At his words, Ella’s face turned red. Jaden knew nothing about having children, so how could she be pregnant? But since Devin said it, she couldn’t refuse.
1 promise to have a child. Ella said.
‘Good to hear.” Devin said.
They talked for a while longer until Devin was tired. Then she took Jalen back. As soon as they left, Devin immediately called Cullen.
“Cullen, go to the Rhys family, Devin said.
Cullen asked, “What do you want to do?”
Recognize Grace as the adopted daughter of the Willow family. Tell the Rhys family that Ella can only accept a widower, not a divorcee! Those wo bastards, if they want to be together so much, just let them be.”
“And what if the Rhys family doesn’t agree? Callen asked.
“Then ask Lucy if all the support we’ve given over the years was for nothing! If she’s so ungrateful, let her face the contempt,” Devin said.
Over the years, everyone knew how much the Willow family had helped Harry-
Devin wanted to recognize Grace’s identity, preserving Harry’s dignay publicly.
Harry ultimately married the heiress of the Willow family. If Harry still wanted a divorce, it would be a humiliation to Devin.
If Harry could betray the benefactor who supported him, who would dare to do business with the Rhys Group in the future?
Harry was calculating. He wouldn’t cut off his own path. Cullen rushed overnight to deliver the message
Harry, furious and unable to
to divorce Grace, exploded in rage at home.
“How dare they interfere in my marriage” Harry said.
“Son, calm down. It’s just a woman. Later, find a way to claim she’s mad or ill, send her away, and you can find as many as you want. This is Devin’s direct order. Devin is well–respected in Ardbert City. Everyone respects him. You’re a junior, and we owe him for helping us return to the Rhys family. Disrespecting him is not an option!”
“Damn it”
Harry understood Lucy’s reasoning, but the anger still burned inside him
He had climbed to this position, thinking he could control everything, yet he was still being suppressed. First by Marcus, now by Devin
Ella was completely different from before. Calling it a transformation would be an understatement,
Now she was confident and brave, although sometimes a
aggressive.
lefore, she was obedient and considerate, always putting him first. Strangely, he liked the current Ella even more, her assertiveness carved into his heart.
Ella repeatedly challenged Harry, sabotaging his plans, yet he didn’t reach the point of uncontrollable rage. His desire to win her over only grew stronger.
Harry said. “If I can’t deal with anyone else, I can still deal with Jaden, right? I have to get rid of him without anyone knowing. Ella will be mine. That old bone can’t protect her forever. She will be mine sooner or later.
“Son, what are you planning!” Lucy asked.
“I’ll make Jaden disappear) Steal my woman? Then he has to suffer!” Harry said, his voice cold and sinister.