Chapter 676
Old Mrs. Horton gestured towards them: “Lewis and Keera are back, and they will join me for dinner, as for you two p>
Before she could finish her sentence, Selena Horton laughed and said, “Alright, Great Grandmother, we’ll stay and dine with you p>
Old Mrs. Horton:?
Is this what she meant?
She furrowed her brows, about to say something when her little third mother directly spoke up: “Grandma, I haven’t seen much of the world since I was young, and I probably lack manners at the dining table. I can’t compare to the distinguished members of our family. You wouldn’t despise me, would you p>
Old Mrs. Horton: p>
So what she’s saying is, I can’t send them away now? If I do so, would it be seen as despising her?
She twitched the corner of her mouth, suddenly unsure of what to say.
Upon seeing this, Keira Olsen laughed and said, “I’m sorry, your visit was unexpected, and we didn’t prepare meals for the two of you p>
Selena Horton immediately replied, “It’s okay, my mom and I don’t eat much anyway. We mainly wanted to keep Great Grandmother company during dinner p>
Having said that, she added with a smile: “Uncle Lewis, future Aunt Keira, before, when Jake and the others lived at home, they were not sensible. Now that my mom and I have moved in, we will come more often to accompany Great Grandmother. Surely you won’t prevent us from expressing our filial piety, right p>
With one statement, she laid several traps.
If Lewis Horton firmly sent the two of them away, then to outside observers it would appear he was stopping the first branch of the family from getting close to Grandma. But if he let them stay… who would want to have a meal while having to look at the two of them? That would be disgusting enough to make one lose their appetite!
You wouldn’t be able to stomach food, right?
Lewis Horton furrowed his brows, about to forcefully send them away when Keira Olsen suddenly laughed, “Of course, we won’t obstruct you from showing filial piety, but Grandma is sick right now, and she needs quiet. You should understand that, right? Grandma doesn’t need too many people around here; otherwise, it would disturb her rest p>
Selena Horton immediately laughed, “Then Mom and I will stay, we don’t really have anything else to do, and Uncle Lewis and Aunt Keira, you must be busy with work, right p>
At this point, she sighed, “The stock price of Horton Group dropped today, right? It’s all because of those unscrupulous reporters, reporting on Aunt Keira’s matter, causing Horton Group to suffer p>
Just as she finished speaking, Oliver Horton walked in from the doorway and heard this remark. He scoffed and said, “How can you blame the reporters? If your future Aunt Keira didn’t have her own issues, those people wouldn’t have had the opportunity to report on it, right? One must be upright in their own conduct; people should look for the issue within themselves. Don’t you agree, Lewis p>
Lewis Horton lowered his gaze, “Indeed, one should look at their own faults. Think about it, why would the closest wife and son rather leave everything behind than stay in this family p>
Oliver Horton’s face changed, and Selena Horton spoke up, “Isn’t it just because my brother is in his rebellious phase? That’s why he’s defying Dad. But this is a phase everyone goes through. Once he suffers outside, he’ll know the warmth of home and come back p>
Oliver Horton listened and sneered, “Not bad, some people think that by giving small favors, they can win over my son? Even if you invested, how much money could she ultimately make? She’ll have to come back and take over my legacy sooner or later p>
Upon hearing this, Selena Horton’s expression darkened, and she exchanged a glance with her little third mother.
The third woman was named Marisa Walsh. Perhaps it was the character “Autumn” in her name, her entire demeanor exuded a melancholic air, like one who mourns the spring and laments the autumn, which felt rather ominous to behold.
Yet, she was absolutely subservient to Oliver Horton, with a gentle temperament, much softer than Melissa Knight could ever be.
Keira Olsen could easily see through this mother and daughter’s true colors, but Oliver Horton was completely blinded by them p>
Whether he truly couldn’t see or was deceiving himself was not known p>
As Keira Olsen pondered this, Oliver Horton turned to her and declared, “Selena’s right; previously, Jake Horton and his mom lacked knowledge and didn’t come to show filial duty to Grandma. I’ll divorce Melissa Knight tomorrow, and I’ll then bring Marisa Walsh into the house properly so Selena Horton and Marisa Walsh can help me perform my filial duties to Grandma p>
Old Mrs. Horton: p>
Really, there’s no need!
She felt quite content alone p>
Old Mrs. Horton twitched the corner of her mouth, about to speak when Selena Horton approached her side, “Great Grandmother, what’s for dinner tonight p>
Marisa Walsh also smiled, “Old Mrs. Horton, this is my first official visit, and here I am, shamelessly having a meal with you! I knew you wouldn’t look down on me p>
Old Mrs. Horton: p>
Oliver Horton openly spoke as well, “How about the grandson shamelessly stays for a meal too? Grandma, you wouldn’t disallow that, would you p>
Old Mrs. Horton took a deep breath, “You really don’t need to stay, go about your business. I want to p>
“We’re not busy, and besides, what business could be more important than accompanying Great Grandmother p>
Selena Horton was sweet-tongued and had made up her mind not to leave.
Everyone knew Old Mrs. Horton didn’t have much time left, and whoever could serve her the most in this last month would stand to inherit the most p>
Marisa Walsh immediately stood up, “Grandma, let me help you with washing up p>
As Oliver Horton watched on the side, he couldn’t help but sigh.
In the past, Melissa Knight always found it bothersome to take care of Old Mrs. Horton due to her age and refused to serve, but look at Marisa Walsh now, she’s already drawn closer to Grandma as soon as she entered the house p>
Compared to Melissa, Marisa was indeed better!