Chapter 344
He Clings to Me Every Nigh
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The old man became more and more agitated, nearly bursting with tension.
Grandfather was pressuring her, funneling all the stress onto her. Olivia Jenkins felt uneasy, addressing him coldly, âIâm sorry, but I wonât sign the agreement.â
The old manâs facial muscles near his eyes twitched violently, âGirl, youâre still not smart enough, you have never given a thought to Daniel Marshall.
Ultimately, youâre selfish too.â
Olivia Jenkins was displeased, her voice sharp, âYouâre the one whoâs going back on your word!â
âEven if I gave you two years, would you definitely conceive Danielâs child? You think your petty schemes can fool me? Donât think Iâm unaware that this is just your stopgap measure! Since youâve chosen to marry into the Marshall family, you shouldnât delude yourself with the idea of being aloof.â
As she drank her tea, Olivia Jenkins suppressed the rage she wanted to unleash.
Daniel didnât want a child, but grandfather insisted she have one. Grandfather was pressuring her to secretly conceive Danielâs child.
What if Daniel refused to compromise, and despised the child she bore? What would happen to that child?
If a child isnât welcomed or loved, how would that affect his or her growth?
Isnât grandfather behaving selfishly, isnât this also cruel?
âGrandfather, you overestimate me, and overrate me. Once the novelty of me wears off for Daniel, Iâll become dispensable, and I wonât pose any threat to the Marshall family. I believe it wonât be long before you see this.â
The old man furrowed his eyebrows, his eyes flickering with a warm, infuriated flame, âYouâre stubborn and sharp-tongued, child.â
Olivia Jenkinsâs voice was somewhat stiff, âI donât think you truly understand your grandson. If Daniel is willing for me to bear a child, I can do so. If he disagrees, I will not consider it.â
âIf you donât want to repeat a tragedy, you must carefully consider this. A child isnât brought to life by force, nor does its birth ensure everything will go smoothly. This is a life weâre talking about. A childâs birth should not be based on calculations.â
The old man slowly looked up at Olivia Jenkins, âYou, youâve fallen in love with
Daniel Marshall! You know all about his affairs?â
Olivia Jenkinsâs expression turned serious, âGrandfather, marriage can be bartered with, but not emotions. So, I hope you understand me. I should know his past with Charmy Bennett quite well by now. Therefore, please stop pressuring me and donât have unrealistic expectations of me.â
âI have no control over Danielâs heart or his thoughts. Perhaps, his heart has never belonged to me. Men are fond of their desire for conquest. Possibly, my rebellion has just provoked his desire to conquer me.â
After a moment of pondering, the old man spoke calmly, âDonât be so pessimistic. Daniel cares deeply about you; itâs not that youâre unimportant. Think again about whether or not you want to have a child. If you do, no matter if itâs a boy or a girl, I assure you that no one would dare to target Jenkins Group. It would certainly be yours, and I would provide additional resources for its development. â
âApart from the Marshall family, you have no other hopes. Bennett Group will never intervene and Jordan Bennett possesses no authorities. Benjamin Johnson has already left Zenith Capital, he wonât be able to support you. Previously, it was Matthew Marshallâs lack of competence. If I had needed to step in, your Jenkins Group would have been lost long ago.â
Olivia Jenkins didnât want to talk; she drank her tea instead.
The old man continued, âOne yearâs time, arenât you daring enough to gamble? Olivia Jenkins, you are not as relentless as Bella Thompson. You appear heartless, yet you are sentimental. Bella Thompson is exactly your opposite.â
âOlivia Jenkins, precisely because youâre caring more and more for Daniel Marshall, and have fallen in love with him, you fear even more to lose him, to lose, and you also have no confidence.. Escaping is useless, how would you know it wonât end up in a blissful union unless you try?â