Chapter 272



Noemi grew visibly distressed and hastily said, “Miss Nixon didn’t intend to make a fuss, but…”

Noemi’s face contorted with feigned sadness. “But she really doesn’t want to leave you. She’s concerned about you.”

Tyrone let out a chuckle. “Don’t think my aging means I will get confused often. Today, my memory is sharp. I distinctly remember Bria insisting on leaving a while back.”

Noemi’s dramatic sobbing ceased. A hint of embarrassment crossed her face. But at this point, she could only continue her charade. “But everything that happened before was a misunderstanding.”

Suddenly, Noemi pointed at Kallie. “It’s all this woman’s fault! Miss Nixon and Mr. Ewing Nixon were fine until this woman appeared. Since then, they’ve been arguing nonstop. Miss Nixon was so upset that she fell ill. Moreover, Mr. Ewing Nixon only decided to send Miss Nixon away because of this woman’s request.”

Noemi stared at Kallie with resentment. She held Kallie responsible for every bit of humiliation she had endured recently. If only Kallie had stayed in the room instead of resorting to tricks, things might have been different.

Bria had seethed with anger, feeling fooled by Kallie. Despite her fury, she couldn’t quite throw tantrums. Losing her temper would only bring disgrace, especially if others caught wind of this. So, she directed all her pent-up rage at Noemi instead.

Noemi, overwhelmed by Bria’s outburst, found herself struggling to endure the mistreatment.

On the sidelines, Kallie watched Noemi’s acting with a hint of amusement, not anticipating that Noemi would pin the blame on her so pointedly.

Initially, Kallie didn’t want to get involved, but noticing Tyrone’s mood darken, she felt compelled to clarify things.

Just as Kallie was about to gesture her explanation, Tyrone cut her off.

His voice tinged with anger, Tyrone snapped at Noemi, “I’m not an old fool!”

Noemi pursed her lips together instantly, looking up at Tyrone nervously.

Taking a deep breath, Tyrone addressed Noemi more calmly, “Go back and tell Bria that she is still my granddaughter. I can overlook a lot, but I refuse to be treated like a fool. Yes, I often suffer from lapses. Sometimes, I don’t recognize people or recall my actions, and perhaps I’ve acted foolishly. If she finds it too burdensome to acknowledge me as her grandfather, I don’t mind her distancing herself from me.”

Noemi’s nerves flared up instantly. She mustered a disarming smile. “Mr. Tyrone Nixon, Miss Nixon truly respects you. How could she ever deny you as her grandfather?”

Tyrone scoffed in response. “If that’s the case, she should cease causing trouble and allow me to live in peace.”

Since Tyrone had put his words this way, Noemi bit her tongue. She wanted to argue further but hesitated, stealing glances at Tyrone before deciding it was best to hold back.

gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․cо𝗺, your storytelling home Kallie felt compelled to interject, believing she owed an explanation. She wanted to express her hope for Tyrone to have a harmonious relationship with his family instead of arguing over her.

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