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Always Been Yours Chapter 871
Upstaging the Host
“Thank you for your concern, Mr. Brooks.” Tessa felt grateful even at this moment, as she felt lucky to have a friend like Scott, who had offered his help countless times ever since they first met. With concern in her tone, she asked, “How are you doing lately?”
“Me? I’m still going around performing, so the same as ever.” Scott roughly explained what he had been up to, albeit slightly grudgingly. “It hasn’t even been two days, yet I have no choice but to get back on the road.”
Looking at the man’s reluctant expression, Tessa smiled and teased him. “Mr. Brooks, you’ll only make others jealous if they hear you complaining like that. Isn’t it a good thing to be able to have a performance?”
“Of course, it’s a good thing, but I’ll get tired if I perform so often.”
“So I guess you’re the type to be happy from the pain,” Tessa said with joy in her tone as she winked playfully at Scott.
He looked at Tessa’s smile that was as pleasant looking as a flower field in the spring, a hint of sentimentality flashing across his eyes. Sadly, Tessa didn’t take notice of Scott’s brief expression. After she was done joking around with him, she then wished him good luck from the bottom of her heart. “I hope your performances will go well.”
“Thank you.”
After that, the two of them discussed music as two normal friends. Throughout their discussion, Gregory behaved himself as he sat beside Tessa.
Some time passed when a customer entered the restaurant. It turned out to be Susan.
Back when Susan was still Kathleen, she was a regular customer of this restaurant. Today, she came here on a whim and did not expect to find Tessa and Scott here. Looking at the two of them happily talking with one another, she turned upset, a gloom look coming over her eyes. However, she managed to suppress her anger almost immediately before she went over to them with an eager smile.
“Miss Reinhart, Greg, what a coincidence. I didn’t expect to run into you here.”
Susan’s sudden appearance with a smile on her face startled both Tessa and Scott. The latter thought the girl had beautiful facial features, but that was the extent of his thoughts of her. Puzzled, he then looked at Tessa and asked, “This is…?”
“She’s Susan, a member of Sofia Symphony.” After Tessa introduced Susan, she introduced Scott as well. “This is Scott. He’s a friend of mine.” She thought that Susan would leave after she had finished her greetings, yet the latter did the contrary.
“I’ve heard of the famous Scott Brooks. I never expected Miss Reinhart to be friends with you, let alone to be able to meet you here like this. This makes me so happy.” Susan was like a fan girl as she looked at Scott adoringly.
Although he felt that Susan was coming off a little too strong, he still politely nodded. “Nice to meet you.”
Susan’s eyes lit up as she looked at the gentleman in front of her. “Mr. Brooks, since you’re a friend of Miss Reinhart’s, do you mind if I sit next to you and ask you some questions? There are some music-related problems I would like to consult with you.”
Hearing this, Tessa became embarrassed. Why is Susan acting so familiar with him? she thought.
On the other hand, Scott thought nothing of Susan’s words and only moved aside to make space for her. “Well, have a seat.” Naturally, the only reason he agreed was because of Tessa.
Susan saw through what Scott was thinking, but played dumb as she sat down in a cheerful manner. “Thank you, Mr. Brooks. You’re just as kind-hearted as the rumors say you are.” She looked at Scott with a face full of smiles, as though she was a fan girl who couldn’t stop singing all kinds of praises of her idol.
Looking at how enthusiastic Susan was acting, Tessa felt an inexplicable sense that she was all out of sorts. Although she looked happy on the outside, her smile kept giving off a strange feeling, as though it was not the kind of smile that came from the bottom of her heart. However, since Scott had promised to accommodate her, Tessa chose not to speak up, even if she felt uncomfortable with it.
After taking her seat, Susan started asking Scott a bunch of questions in the manner where the voice of the guest overwhelmed that of the host without any regard if she was troubling Scott. “Mr. Brooks, I fell in love with ‘Rondo Capriccioso’ ever since I saw your performance in July. That’s why I purposely went and learned how to play it, but there are several transpositions in the middle of the music that I can’t seem to handle. Do you mind teaching me how to handle it?”
Always Been Yours Chapter 872
Keeping an Eye on Mommy
“I have a few kinds I need to work on ‘The Four Seasons.’ Do you mind teaching me?”
“Mr. Brooks, you’re really amazing. It feels like these are just minor problems when you explain them to me.”
For a period of time, there was only Susan’s excited voice at the dining table.
On the other hand, Scott had been patient with Susan, as she was an acquaintance of Tessa’s. However, it was Gregory who couldn’t take it any longer. He tugged at Tessa’s sleeve and whispered, “Mommy, this lady is so noisy.”
Tessa shared the same thought but could only endure it, as she didn’t think that Scott was feeling annoyed at Susan judging by his face. “Let’s just eat.” She gently stroked Gregory’s head, as though she was soothing the boy.
Although the mother and son were talking to each other very quietly, Susan had overheard their conversation. Nevertheless, she pretended to not have heard them and continued to talk to Scott. Naturally, this was all intentional on Susan’s part, as she didn’t want Tessa to be talking with Scott so much. However, unbeknownst to her, her actions here had left a bad impression on Scott.
PlayvolumeAdThroughout their meal, Tessa and Scott became silent while Susan continued to carry the conversation herself. Later that evening, they left the restaurant after finishing their meal. Ignoring Susan, Scott smiled at Tessa and said, “Come, I’ll send you and Greg home.”
Tessa didn’t reject his offer, as she could see Scott was taking the opportunity to leave Susan behind.
As she watched the car gradually disappear from her sight, Susan, who was left behind, gritted her teeth in anger. Curses. Whether it’s in the past or now, Scott has never thought highly of me. Naturally, both Tessa and Scott knew not of what Susan was thinking.
When the car arrived at their destination, Tessa got out of the car with Gregory in tow and said their goodbyes. “Goodbye, Mr. Brooks. I’m really sorry for troubling you back at the restaurant. I never knew Susan to be someone who would act overly familiar with a stranger.”
“It’s fine.” Scott never thought much of the people that he didn’t care about.
With a nod, Tessa then brought Gregory back into the villa. Just as the mother-son pair was preparing to wash up upstairs, a video call came from Nicholas. “Have you two eaten yet?”
“We have.” Then, Tessa told Nicholas about the meeting she had with Scott.
Nicholas only nodded as he listened to Tessa and gave not much reaction.
Standing beside Tessa, Gregory pouted. “Daddy, there’s something wrong with you. Why aren’t you getting jealous when you found out Mommy was eating with another man?”
Listening to Gregory, Tessa wasn’t sure whether to be laughing or to be in tears. “Why would Daddy be jealous? Don’t try to start something here, young man. Besides, you were there watching me too, weren’t you? So, there’s nothing for Daddy to be jealous about.” She patted the back of the boy’s head in an attempt to get him to behave.
After thinking about it briefly, Gregory accepted his mother’s reasoning and nodded fervently. “That sounds about right.” Then, he patted his chest and assured the man on the phone. “Daddy, don’t worry. I’ll help you keep an eye on Mommy.”
Tessa restrained herself from laughing out once more.
On the other hand, Nicholas went along with the boy as he nodded and said, “Good. I’ll be counting on you.”
“Okay, no problem.” Gregory became excited, as though he had received some sort of mission from his father.
With a smile, Nicholas quickly took the chance to send the little boy away, so that he could have his wife all to himself. Unaware of his father’s ulterior motive, Gregory left with a spring in his step.
As Tessa tried her best in stifling her laughter when she saw how cheerful Gregory was, Nicholas said with a smile, “If you want to laugh, then just laugh. You don’t have to hold it in.”
Unable to hold back any longer, Tessa immediately burst into laughter.
Nicholas listened to his wife’s joyous laughter, his eyes gradually filling with tender sentiments.
After a while, Tessa had her fill of laughter and asked knowingly, “Why did you send Greg away?”
“Because I want to be alone with you,” Nicholas said lovingly and sweetly.
Touched by Nicholas’ words, Tessa felt as though she was bathed in a pot full of honey.
After the two of them shared a moment of intimacy, Nicholas then asked with concern, “Was my baby on her best behavior? Let me see her.”
Always Been Yours Chapter 873
Tessa’s Baby
“My belly is still flat. What can you even see?” Even though Tessa said that, she still lifted her clothes. As she was of a thin body stature, her stomach was flat even though the baby was already three months old. No one would be able to tell that she was pregnant looking at her like this.
Looking at Tessa’s flat stomach in slight disappointment, Nicholas said, “When will she get bigger?”
Tessa was stunned by Nicholas’ question, for the images that she had once buried deep inside her mind came floating up. In truth, she was with a child a few years ago. The thought of that child immediately had Tessa turning gloomy and depressed.
Naturally, Nicholas noticed Tessa’s change in mood and knew what plagued her mind. However, he knew that this wasn’t the time for her to come clean with her past, as doing so meant that Tessa could no longer pursue her dreams without any distractions as she was doing now. With such thoughts in mind, Nicholas spoke out to interrupt Tessa’s thoughts. “Why did you suddenly stop talking?”
“I was thinking how many months it will take for my belly to grow.” Coming back from her thoughts, Tessa felt guilty, as she lied to Nicholas for the first time.
Pretending not to have noticed the change in Tessa, Nicholas asked, “So, how many months do you think it will take?”
PlayvolumeAd“I’m guessing it would probably be around the fourth month for my pregnancy to show.” The last time she was pregnant, it took about four months for her pregnancy to show, so she thought it would be the same this time as well.
Noticing that Tessa was not as enthusiastic as she was before, he knew that Tessa still felt depressed over her past, so he thought of ways to divert her attention. “If it’s the fourth month, then it’s almost time. Do you think the baby will start interacting with us? Should I start educating the baby by then?” he asked ignorantly with full anticipation for the baby’s arrival.
Sure enough, Nicholas was successful in distracting Tessa from her thoughts. Looking at his wife who had her smile back, he heaved a sigh of relief. “It’s getting late. You should get some sleep now.” He coaxed Tessa to bed.
Tessa agreed with a nod, then ended their video call for tonight.
…
Elsewhere, Nicholas placed his phone down and was about to continue working when a knock came from the door.
“Nicholas, how about going back home and having dinner with our parents tonight?” Kieran asked as soon as he entered the room.
Nicholas agreed with a nod.
That evening, in the dining room of the Sawyers’ mansion.
The two brothers accompanied their parents for dinner. As Kieran was the mood maker for the evening, the atmosphere wasn’t so bad.
During the meal, Stefania suddenly said, “It’ll be Christmas soon. Will Miss Reinhart be joining us then? We should invite her over to have dinner.”
Nicholas paused upon hearing his mother’s suggestion and inadvertently smiled. He knew that his mother had accepted Tessa into the family, but… “We should forget about it. Since she’s pregnant now, it’s better for her to stay put. Instead, I’ll be going to them to spend Christmas together.”
Stefania became unhappy for a brief moment after hearing Tessa wouldn’t be back for Christmas, as that meant that she wouldn’t be able to see Gregory. But what Nicholas said made sense, as it would be tiring for a pregnant woman to travel back and forth. In the end, she couldn’t make any retort for the sake of the baby in Tessa. “Then you should take good care of the two of them when you’re there with them.”
Understanding his mother’s instructions, Nicholas nodded.
Just then, Tobias remembered that Nicholas had quarreled with Remus, so he said, “When you have time later, you should go back to Sawyer Residence and visit your grandpa.” He knew that the two of them were still piqued with each other ever since their argument, so he couldn’t help but nag at Nicholas. “No matter what your grandpa has done, know that he has only done so for the sake of the family, as well as your own. So, please don’t argue with him. Since his mindset is of the older generation, you’ll need to give him time to accept it.”
Although Nicholas said nothing, he still acquiesced to the matter.
After the meal, Nicholas asked Edward to send two cans of quality tea leaves to him before he took them along to visit Remus.
Always Been Yours Chapter 874
Chess and Tea
In the Sawyer Residence, Remus came downstairs to find Nicholas sitting on the sofa. With a snort, he said coldly, “What are you doing here?”
“Still angry?” Nicholas looked sideways at Remus without paying mind to the latter’s tone. With a wry smile, he said indifferently, “I was thinking of inviting you to a game of chess. Also, I’ve asked someone to bring this can of tea leaves over as well, as I’ve heard that it’s a new product that has a nice fragrance. But, since you’re still angry, then I’d better come back another day instead.”
Just as Nicholas was about to get up and leave, Remus said in slight annoyance, “Hold it. Did I tell you to leave?”
Here, a gleam flashed in Nicholas’ eyes. He then turned around and feigned ignorance. “What other orders do you have for me?”
“Give me that can of tea leaves you have.” Remus held his hand out to Nicholas. He hadn’t the intention of keeping Nicholas here; he only wanted that can of quality tea leaves Nicholas brought with him.
Looking at Remus acting so proudly, Nicholas smiled as he handed it over to him.
PlayvolumeAdThen, Remus opened one of the cans and knew that the quality of these tea leaves was impeccable, as a refreshing fragrance escaped the moment the can was opened. “Well, at least you still have the heart to do this.” Feeling satisfied, he closed the can with a faint smile on his face before he handed it off to Ian, who had been standing by the side. “Go and make a cup of this tea. As for the kid, just a cup of plain water is fine for him. Oh yes, bring me my chess set as well. I’ll be thoroughly teaching this kid a lesson tonight.”
Smiling, Ian left and did as ordered. Soon after, he came back with Remus’ tea and chess set. Naturally, he didn’t dare to serve Nicholas a cup of plain water as Remus had ordered, as he knew that his master did not mean his words.
And so, Nicholas accompanied Remus in the living room. The two played chess while enjoying the tea the former had brought. Watching how harmonious the two of them were, Ian, who was standing at the side, became relieved. Although Remus had not said anything recently, he knew that Remus had missed his grandson very dearly and had regretted the words he spoke on an impulse that day.
That night, Nicholas played countless matches of chess with Remus, who had never once lost the smile on his face through it all. It was only when it was time for Remus to rest did Nicholas leave the place. Throughout the night, the two of them had intentionally avoided bringing up Tessa, so there wasn’t any unpleasantness between the two.
In the following days, Tessa brought Gregory along when she had her daily practice with the orchestra members. In the afternoon, she would send him back home for his lessons while she took lessons about compositions at Simon’s house. As she was poor in many aspects since she had not studied in a professional school before, she took Simon’s lessons seriously and diligently. Fortunately, she had talent in music. Adding to the fact that her memory was amazing, her improvement was obvious to see.
Simon had taken notice of her improvement as well, which was why today, he wrote several notes on a paper and handed it to Tessa. “I want you to compose a tune out of these notes and give it to me before this time tomorrow.”
Tessa knew immediately that Simon was testing her about what she had learned, so she nodded in response and accepted the task.
That same night, Gregory knew that his mother was going to be busy composing a song, so he tried not to bother her during this time.
In the study room, Tessa was looking up information at her desk while composing the tune at a speed that was faster than before. Later that evening, Nicholas gave her a video call and found out that she had accepted Simon’s assignment, so he accompanied her in silence.
Time passed, and it was midnight when Tessa finished her assignment. “Nicholas, I’m done.” Happily, she took the score and shared it with Nicholas.
As Nicholas looked at his wife through his phone, he felt sorry for Tessa, as she was clearly fatigued, albeit smiling joyfully. Hence, he said, “Since you’re done, you should get some rest now. You still have to go for practice tomorrow.”
True enough, Tessa was tired after focusing on her assignment for so long, so she nodded in assent and ended the call before going to sleep.
Always Been Yours Chapter 875
You’re Wasting Your Time
The next afternoon, Tessa brought the song she had composed to Simon’s house in the afternoon.
“Please have a look, Sir. This is the homework you gave me yesterday.”
She handed Simon the manuscript, then waited anxiously at the side. He lowered his head to check, but the more he read, the more surprised he became. He had purposefully given her a preliminary test because he had decided to teach her. So, he was well aware of how poor her fundamentals were. But now, even if her songs weren’t up to his standards, they were good enough for a passing grade. He had extremely high standards for even a passing grade.
“Not bad. You improved quite a lot. You pass.”
He laid the manuscript down with satisfaction.
Tessa looked stunned as if she couldn’t believe it. She couldn’t help but ask for confirmation, “Did I really pass?”
PlayvolumeAd“Yes, you passed.” Simon nodded in affirmation.
Tessa was overjoyed when she realized she had passed.
He didn’t want to ruin the girl’s mood by saying anything, but he did say sternly, “Passing is only the first step. In the future, I will only set higher standards for you.”
“I know. I will do my best to learn.”
Seeing that, she immediately stopped smiling and nodded earnestly.
She kept her word about learning diligently. Furthermore, because she was a quick learner, whenever she came across something that baffled her, she only needed a hint from Simon to fully comprehend it. In this regard, Simon repeatedly praised Tessa in front of Sofia, even claiming that it was his first time teaching with such ease.
In an instant, the end of the month was approaching.
Almost every day, Nicholas would spend the entire day at work because he was still swarmed with work. Tessa had noticed all of this, and she knew he had become so preoccupied simply because he wanted to spend time with her and Gregory. Her heart ached for him.
When they were on a video call at night, she couldn’t help but remind him, “Please don’t overwork yourself. You may arrive a few days later than promised if you cannot complete your work on time. Focus on your health.”
“But I want to see you and Gregory as soon as possible.”
He looked at her with a gentle gaze, his voice filled with an indescribable warmth.
Tessa was moved to no end. Actually, she also wanted to see Nicholas as soon as possible.
She knew she couldn’t persuade this man to change his mind, so she told him quietly, “Take care of yourself, no matter what. Don’t make me worry.”
Nicholas nodded, smiling.
In the days that followed, he became even busier.
Soon, Wanda also found out that he had been toiling away recently. She felt it was a good opportunity to demonstrate her caring and thoughtful nature. Henceforth, Wanda would make desserts and healthy soups and deliver them to Sawyer Group daily. Nicholas’ patience grew thinner by the day as she visited him daily. However, she was oblivious to this fact.
She came over today with desserts, as she had done for the past few days. When she walked into the office, she noticed the handsome man working intently at the office desk. She smiled with her red lips curled.
“Nicholas, why don’t you take a break? I learned a new recipe for soup today, so please have a try.”
Wanda opened the lunch box she was holding on the coffee table as she spoke. She then carefully poured some soup into a bowl for him.
Nicholas frowned, his patience finally running out.
He sat at the office table, exuding a cold aura rejecting everyone. “Miss Muller, I think you’re wasting your time doing all this. Also, if there’s anything I want to eat, I can ask my chef at home to prepare them.”
Hearing that, she felt the smile on her face freezing.
Nicholas did not notice that as he continued, “Also, compared to trivial things like this, I remember that you still haven’t fixed the problem with the proposal last time. I hope you can use your time more beneficially.”
Now, these words hurt a little.
Wanda looked at him with a pitiful gaze. “I… just want to take care of you.”
She had expressed it so obviously, so how could this man not understand her intentions?
Always Been Yours Chapter 876
Thank You for Taking Care of Wanda
Of course, Nicholas noticed. He simply refused to acknowledge it and continued his senseless act, hoping that this woman would give up. However, he did not expect Wanda to read the room so poorly.
Finally, he said flatly and coldly, “Miss Muller, I believe you are caring for the wrong person. I’m already married, and your behavior is clearly inappropriate. I hope you remember this.”
Wanda was deeply hurt when she heard the cruel words. She was particularly upset when Nicholas revealed that he was married, but she didn’t entirely believe him. She suspected he said it on purpose to reject her.
When she was about to speak, he called Edward and said in a commanding tone, “Send Miss Muller off.”
Edward immediately escorted her outside because he dared not to defy his words.
Wanda felt deeply wronged after leaving Sawyer Group. At the worst possible moment, Horace called her. Her emotions erupted right away.
“Grandpa…”
“Wanda, what happened? Why are you crying? Did someone bully you?”
He became concerned upon hearing his granddaughter’s sobbing voice, and his tone was tinged with worry.
Horace and his assistant arrived at Southend Airport the next morning. He came here overnight because he thought his precious granddaughter was being bullied. He went straight to Wanda’s office when he arrived at Muller Group. Wanda was taken aback when she saw her grandpa, who had unexpectedly appeared.
“Grandpa, why are you here?”
“Why did you think I came? You were so upset last night that you remained silent when I asked you to tell me what happened. How can I not worry?”
Horace looked concerned as he motioned Wanda to sit on the couch, inquiring, “Tell me what happened. Were you bullied?”
Wanda was extremely touched by his words.
She didn’t want to tell the truth, so she shook her head and said, “It’s nothing major, just that I’ve been having some work problems.”
“Is that all? Just work problems?”
Horace frowned as he looked at her in disbelief.
Wanda could sense her grandpa’s suspicion. She took his hand with a few hints of coddling and smiled lightly at him. “I truly mean it. Don’t think too much.”
Horace was somewhat dubious after hearing that, but he said nothing. Following that, he stayed at the company and assisted her with company matters.
When it was almost time to leave work in the evening, Horace pulled out his phone and dialed Remus’ number.
“I returned to Southend to see my granddaughter, so why don’t we have a meal together tonight, and you can invite Nicholas?”
Since it was a rare occasion, Remus naturally agreed.
That night, Nicholas followed Remus to a private dining restaurant.
Horace and Remus drank two glasses of wine at the table before slowly turning the topic to the evening’s objective.
“Thank you so much for taking care of my granddaughter all this while.”
“Oh, I cannot take the credit. Nicholas was the one helping out most of the time.”
Remus said it on purpose with his eyes glinting.
Nicholas sat on the side with a slight frown.
On the other hand, when Horace heard what Remus said, the smile on his face deepened.
With hints of satisfaction in his voice, he said to Nicholas, “Thank you for taking care of Wanda.”
“You’re too kind, Mr. Muller. I’m just following my grandpa’s orders.”
Nicholas knew what Remus was plotting, so he pushed the credit back to his grandpa. Horace didn’t mind, thinking that Nicholas was just being modest.
He spoke as if he was leaving Wanda in his care after a few thanks. “My granddaughter has never been involved in our family’s business, so she will need your assistance in this matter.”
“Yes, of course.” Without waiting for Nicholas to respond, Remus agreed to the sentiment right away.
Nicholas’ expression turned cold in an instant.
Horace was oblivious as he offered a cordial smile and said, “Then, Nicholas, you have my thanks. Also, our sweet Wanda was spoiled from a young age, so please be patient with her if she doesn’t understand something. She can definitely learn if you teach her.”
Always Been Yours Chapter 877
Contempt
Wanda looked at Nicholas shyly when she heard what her grandpa said to him. Of course, he noticed her gaze and had a deeper frown.
“You’re too modest, Mr. Muller. Actually, Miss Muller is still quite capable, and I think if she focuses more on her work, she can do even better.”
Horace was taken aback by Nicholas’ icy detachment of tone. Naturally, he also understood what he was implying. He looked at Wanda with doubts before realizing that his granddaughter had a sullen expression and appeared to be in a bad mood. Something had clearly happened between the two. Remus, too, came to the same conclusion.
The atmosphere seemed to freeze in the brightly lit restaurant. Horace looked curiously between his granddaughter and Nicholas.
“Nicholas, did Wanda do something she wasn’t supposed to?” he asked with a frown.
“No, I’m just giving a suggestion.” Nicholas had no desire to elaborate further.
Horace intuitively comprehended this, so he did not inquire further. The atmosphere became awkward once more. When Wanda saw this, she abandoned her gloomy disposition and took the initiative to relax the tense atmosphere.
“Nicholas is right. I will devote all of my future efforts to work.”
Horace’s heart ached for her as he saw her humility and eagerness to learn. Simultaneously, he began to be dissatisfied with Nicholas. On the other hand, Remus seemed to have guessed something, and he felt sorry for Wanda. He smirked at Nicholas, warning him not to say anything stupid again. Seeing that, Nicholas didn’t give it any thought as he carried on eating.
When Remus saw that, he stopped paying attention to him and switched to a friendly smile. “Don’t mind him, Wanda.”
Wanda looked at Nicholas, who had a frown on his face. She nodded slightly but was incredibly upset on the inside.
They left the restaurant after they finished their meal.
“Nicholas, send Mr. Muller and Wanda home,” Remus instructed him.
She looked at Nicholas expectantly after hearing that.
Nicholas, however, was indifferent.
He was well aware of what his grandpa was planning and declined coldly. “I still have some work to do. I’ll arrange for a driver to send you two home.”
He had intended the last sentence to be directed at Horace and Wanda.
Wanda was disappointed, but she also knew that her recent actions had incited Nicholas’ rage, which was how things had come to be the way they were now.
Attempting to alleviate the tension, she politely declined and said, “Thank you for your generosity, Nicholas and Mr. Sawyer. However, I just arranged for a driver to pick my grandfather and me up.”
“If that’s the case, I’m returning to work right now.”
With that, Nicholas left straightaway.
Remus was enraged when he saw this. If not for the presence of his old friend, he would have called Nicholas and given him a stern talking-to.
Horace sat in the car on the way back with a solemn expression. He frowned deeply when he remembered Nicholas’ demeanor at the restaurant entrance. Logically speaking, he should not have behaved in such a manner.
As he reflected, he remembered Nicholas’ poignant words at the table. He turned around and asked, “Wanda, did anything happen between you and Nicholas?”
She was stunned for a few moments, her eyes gleaming. “Why do you ask, Grandpa?”
Horace gave her a look that confirmed his suspicions.
“What exactly happened?”
Wanda pursed her lips slightly before revealing Tessa’s existence.
“In fact, Nicholas always had a woman by his side. Even though she is currently abroad, she is the person he loves. It’s because of this woman that there are no more chances between Nicholas and me,” she said, her voice tinged with disappointment.
He had never before witnessed his granddaughter so crestfallen, so his discontent with Nicholas turned into anger.
Horace felt that Nicholas did not know what was best for himself. Wanda didn’t mind that Nicholas had a son, but he regarded her with contempt and even fell in love with another woman.
Always Been Yours Chapter 878
Did Not Have the Heart to Tell the Truth
“Don’t be sad, Wanda. I’ll take care of this.”
He comforted Wanda, saying with a dark look in his eyes, “Tomorrow, I’ll pay Remus a visit. I’ll make sure he gives you a satisfactory answer.”
Hearing that her grandfather would be standing up for her, Wanda did not intend to stop him.
She felt that with the help of Remus, she might still have a chance to get married into the Sawyer Family even if Nicholas didn’t like her.
As she thought that, she wrapped her arm around Horace’s arm and said in a spoiled manner, “I knew you will always be there for me, Grandpa.”
Horace was glad as he promised her. “Don’t worry about this. I’ll definitely help you to deal with this matter and make your dreams come true.”
Wanda nodded. Of course, she trusted her grandfather, but…
“Grandpa, when you visit Mr. Sawyer tomorrow, can you be a little nicer? I don’t want to give Nicholas another reason to hate me.”
Seeing how careful his granddaughter was, Horace had a complicated expression in his eyes.
His granddaughter was really invested in Nicholas.
…
The next day, Horace went to the Sawyer Residence pretty early in the morning.
Remus was quite happy to see his good friend.
The two exchanged greetings, then went to the garden to play chess while they chatted.
As they did so, Horace turned the subject to Nicholas.
“I heard that Nicholas has this girl with him. Even though she’s overseas now, Nicholas claims that she’s his girlfriend. What is going on?”
Remus was stunned for a moment, but he wasn’t surprised at all. He had even foreseen the arrival of this day.
“Nicholas chose that girl of his own volition.”
He stopped hiding and explained briefly, “I never approved of this girl, but Nicholas insisted.”
Hearing that, Remus was very upset. He felt as if he had been cheated.
However, his granddaughter was so devoted to Nicholas, so he couldn’t say anything more. He could only probe as he asked, “Nicholas insisted, but are you really going to accept this girl who popped out from nowhere?”
Remus knew what his old friend was hinting at. He sighed in exasperation.
“This is no longer a matter I can intrude in.”
“You’re Nicholas’ grandfather; he shouldn’t be defying you.”
Horace’s tone was instantly filled with dissatisfaction.
Remus knew he wasn’t making sense, but he ignored it and explained, “You don’t understand Nicholas. He hates anyone meddling in his affairs. So, even as his grandfather, I cannot interfere in his relationships.”
Horace frowned deeply, reluctant to give up.
Be it familial background or capability, Nicholas was deserving of his granddaughter. Most importantly, his granddaughter also loved this man.
Also, he had promised his granddaughter that he would make her dreams come true, so how could he leave just like that?
“So, you mean that the marriage between our families is now canceled?”
He looked at Remus, refusing to back off.
Remus sighed. “I know what you mean, but I’ve already tried it before. Also, that girl is pregnant now, so I can’t just ask her to get rid of the child, can I? That child belongs to the Sawyer Family!”
Stunned, Horace fell silent as well.
This was way out of his expectations.
If it were so, then he could understand how his old friend felt.
But what about his granddaughter?
Meanwhile, ever since Wanda knew that her grandfather had gone to the Sawyer Residence, she was no longer in the mood for work.
In the end, she stayed behind at home and waited for her grandfather’s return.
However, as the seconds ticked on, she felt even more anxious. She didn’t know if Horace managed to convince Remus.
Later in the day, she saw her grandfather coming back, so she instantly got up from the couch and walked up to him in anticipation. “Grandpa, what did Mr. Sawyer say?”
Seeing his granddaughter’s expectant gaze, Horace suddenly didn’t know have the heart to tell her the truth.
He feared that it would break his granddaughter’s heart.
However, he still had to come clean.
“Remus couldn’t force Nicholas to do anything. Also, that girl Tessa is already pregnant with Nicholas’ child.”
Always Been Yours Chapter 879
Over Here!
He told Wanda the situation in detail.
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The look in Wanda’s eyes immediately darkened. There was a sullen air all around her.
Horace was heartbroken to see that, so he advised, “What if I look for another man for you? Nicholas isn’t the only outstanding man in this world.”
“No, none of them is Nicholas. I won’t like them at all.”
Wanda rejected without hesitation. “Also, I’ve already fallen for Nicholas’ allure, so how could I fall for another?”
With that, she looked firmly at her grandfather. “As long as they aren’t married, I’ll still have a chance.”
Hearing that, Horace frowned, disagreeing with the sentiment a little.
However, when he saw the persistent look in his granddaughter’s eyes, he knew that no matter what he said, his granddaughter wouldn’t listen. He had complicated emotions at that moment.
He never thought that his granddaughter would be so stubborn, but still…
His granddaughter truly deserved the best man in the world.
As for Nicholas, he originally held the man in high regard.
However, this man refused to consider his granddaughter, choosing to fall for a girl who meant nothing. Horace was very upset about that!
In terms of both family and capability, his granddaughter was so much better than Tessa!
Wanda didn’t know what her grandfather was thinking.
At that moment, she gritted her teeth, jealousy raging in her heart.
Tessa actually got pregnant! How dare she!
Meanwhile, Nicholas also knew about Horace visiting Remus at the Sawyer Residence.
As for the reason for that visit, he didn’t even have to guess.
However, he simply didn’t want to deal with it.
Because no matter what they were plotting, Nicholas wanted no one aside from Tessa!
Also, no one could force him to comply!
While he was deep in thought, Edward knocked on the door and came in, reporting respectfully. “President Sawyer, President Reinhart is here.”
A little taken aback, Nicholas nodded and told Edward to bring the visitor in.
A few minutes later, Timothy walked into the office, wearing a straight black suit.
He had gotten even more mature now, and he exuded elegance and nobility with every movement as if he were a noble from the past century.
Nicholas gazed at the young man, who was getting even more outstanding as days passed, a comforted look in the depths of his eyes.
In a way, he had witnessed Timothy’s growth with his own eyes as well.
Also, Nicholas would also love the people close to Tessa, so a faint smile appeared on Nicholas’ cold face as he asked, “What brings you here today?”
As he spoke, he invited Timothy to have a seat on the couch.
After Timothy sat down, he smiled and answered, “There’s a recent partnership between my company and yours, and I also have something to talk to you about, so I came here myself.”
Nicholas nodded. “So, do we talk about work first, or that other matter?”
“Work, please. We have to set clear boundaries between work and personal life, right?”
Timothy teased before he produced a folder.
Nicholas, of course, had no objections.
Hence, the two began to enter into business talks.
After about an hour, Nicholas lazily leaned against the couch and smiled as he said, “Now that official business is over, let’s move on to personal matters, shall we?”
“About that, it’s almost Christmas, and since my sister and Greg are both overseas, I’ve decided to go and spend Christmas with them. Would you like to come with me?”
Hearing Timothy’s words, Nicholas frowned slightly. “Do you even have to ask? Of course I’m going.”
Hence, at the end of the month, the two went to Vienna right away.
Outside the airport, Tessa had received the news early on, so she brought Gregory with her to fetch them.
The two stood at the VIP aisle and looked searchingly all around them.
Suddenly, Gregory waved his arms in excitement as he shouted, “Daddy! Uncle Tim! Over here!”
Tessa looked in the direction of his voice to see the two tall and handsome figures walking toward her. Her face immediately bloomed into a brilliant smile.
Especially when her gaze fell upon Nicholas, her long-suppressed longing for him began to wriggle out of control.
Nicholas also looked passionately at his wife, who was standing a short distance away. He hastened his footsteps.
Always Been Yours Chapter 880
I Am Still My Sister’s Brother
He walked to Tessa and pulled her into his arms. “I’m here.”
She nodded lightly and hugged Nicholas back.
Looking at the two people embracing each other, Timothy and Gregory stood quietly by the side.
At this moment, Timothy could understand his sister’s excitement when she saw his brother-in-law.
To his relief, his sister’s complexion was obviously much better than before.
When he saw that the two were not planning to let each other go after some time, he began to feel a little jealous.
He pretended to feel sorry for himself and said jokingly, “It’s over now. Now that my sister has a husband, she doesn’t care about her younger brother anymore. I’ve been standing here for so long, yet she didn’t even spare me a glance.”
Hearing this, Gregory couldn’t help but snicker.
“Don’t be sad, Uncle Timothy. Mommy and Daddy haven’t seen each other for a long time. You have to understand them, and I’m still here with you.”
He patted Timothy’s arm lightly, comforting him in a soft voice.
At this time, Nicholas’ slightly annoyed voice sounded. “Timothy, you are an independent adult. Don’t be like a child and pester your sister at every turn.”
“Nicholas, what you said is wrong. Even if I am an independent adult, I am still my sister’s brother,” Timothy retorted unhappily.
Seeing the two competing for her favor like children, Tessa felt amused in her heart.
They continued on like this as they chatted, laughed, and returned home.
Since they could rarely reunite, Tessa planned on cooking by herself.
However, Nicholas was worried that she’d be tired, so he asked the chef to assist Tessa and forbade the woman from touching the knives.
Not long after, Tessa prepared a table of dishes and called Nicholas and the others to the table.
The atmosphere in the room was very warm, and Nicholas served Tessa attentively. “You should eat more.”
He put several pieces of meat into her warm bowl.
Tessa gave him a sweet smile and urged, “You should eat quickly too; don’t keep looking after me.”
Nicholas nodded with a smile.
Meanwhile, Timothy took a piece of his favorite meat and narrowed his eyes in enjoyment while chewing on it. After a while, he couldn’t help but sigh. “As expected, the dishes made by my sister are the most delicious.”
“Of course. Mommy’s food is the best.”
Gregory nodded in agreement.
As she watched them eat happily, Tessa felt a sense of accomplishment and liked the feeling of being with her family.
After their meal, Timothy looked on as Tessa and Nicholas cuddled together. He felt that if he stayed, he would be blinded by their romance.
“Let’s go, Greg. I will take you out to play.”
With that, he took Gregory and left in a flash. Only Nicholas and Tessa were left alone in the living room.
Looking at the direction in which her brother disappeared, Tessa laughed a little.
Of course, she knew that her brother was leaving with Gregory on purpose so that she and Nicholas could be alone.
Nicholas also saw through Timothy’s intention, and there was a trace of satisfaction in his eyes.
He’s a good kid, and I made the right choice by pampering him.
He retracted his gaze and turned his head to look at his wife beside him. He smiled, and his eyes were filled with warmth immediately.
“It’s just the two of us now.”
For some reason, Tessa couldn’t help but blush when she heard his words.
Although she was a little shy, she still winked playfully. “We are the only ones left, so what do you want to do?”
Looking at his wife’s charming cheeks, Nicholas swallowed.
“I want to do this…”
While speaking, he stretched his hand out and pulled her into his arms. Then, he gripped her slender waist gently and lowered his head slowly.
Meanwhile, Tessa raised her head and gradually closed her eyes as the two kissed affectionately.
It was a long time before Nicholas let go of Tessa with much determination.
Tessa’s face was attractive as she leaned against Nicholas weakly, and it took a while for the two to calm down.