Chapter 261

Chapter 261:

“Ali? He has a fiancée?” Grace was clearly very surprised. She looked like she had been dumbstruck. “It doesn’t matter. You young people think that as long as they aren’t married, you can still compete fairly.”

Stella’s attempt to explain was completely dismissed by her grandmother.

“No, Grandma. Rene is about to get married,” Stella insisted, feeling speechless. “His fiancée is very beautiful. He likes her a lot.

Don’t think too much about it.”

“Hmph,” Grace said proudly, “It must be the order of parents, decided by a matchmaker. Rene won’t truly like her, and the two of them won’t be happy!”

Stella was left speechless again. To be honest, there were times when Stella thought her grandmother was right, but this wasn’t one of those times.

“Don’t overthink it, Grandma,” Stella said, trying to comfort her. “I don’t believe marriage should be forced, and people will be with whoever they are meant to be with. You see, I’m very happy to have Adrian and you now. Don’t worry.”

“Oh, my good child,” Grace said softly, touching Stella’s head with a tender smile. “I’m just afraid no one will take care of you in the future. What if you suffer? My health isn’t great now, so I can’t always be there for you.”

“Grandma, it’s okay. I’ve been fine for so many years, haven’t I?” Stella held back her emotions, trying to comfort her grandmother.

Grace was the person who had loved Stella the most, second only to her mother. Even though Grace had spent years in France and didn’t visit often, her love for Stella was always unwavering and gave her warmth.

“Are you still at odds with your father? Haven’t you two reconciled yet?” Grace asked, her face filled with concern as she thought of Stella’s strained relationship with the Richard family.

“It’s okay, it is what it is. Their family is very happy now,” Stella said, not wanting to dive into the details of her strained connection with them.

“Alas...” Grace let out a long sigh, her heart heavy with worry.

After Stella left, Grace couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something unresolved between Rene and her granddaughter.

Exclusive updates gαlησνℯℓs.cøm Rene seemed like such a responsible young man. It was rare to see such qualities in young men these days. Even if Stella didn’t think about it, Grace couldn’t help but be concerned for her.

With that in mind, Grace took out her mobile phone from under her pillow and dialed the number Rene had left her.

After a few rings, the call was picked up.

“Hello? Grandma?” RK’s voice was as cold as ever, but there was a layer of concern beneath the chill this time.

“Hello,” Grace answered happily.

“Is everything alright? Is there something wrong with the hospital?”

“No, everything is fine here at the hospital. Thank you for taking care of everything.”

“No need to thank me. It’s my honor.”

Grace hesitated for a moment. RK seemed to sense what she was about to ask, so he stayed quiet, waiting for her to speak.

“How have you been lately?” Grace asked.

“I’m okay. Just a bit tired from work. There have been some personal issues as well,” RK replied.

“Ah? Personal issues? Are you okay?” Grace asked, concerned.

“It’s nothing serious. Don’t worry.”

“Oh, Rene... I heard you have a fiancée?” Grace hesitated, but couldn’t hold back her curiosity any longer.

“Who told you that? Was it Stella?” RK frowned. It seemed Stella really wanted to distance herself from him, even going so far as to tell her grandmother that he had a fiancée.

“You know, I’ve always wanted you and Stella to be together. It hasn’t been easy for her, raising a child on her own. I’m afraid no one will take care of them when I’m gone. I trust you more than anyone else, Rene. I don’t trust anyone else with them...”

Grace’s voice began to tremble, and she choked up with sobs. RK didn’t know how to respond.

“Grandma, don’t cry. I promise I’ll do my best to help them in the future, okay?” RK reassured her, his tone softening.

“Then tell me... are you really getting married? Because if you are, you won’t be able to take care of them. You’ll have to think about this carefully,” Grace said, her words confusing RK. Was she asking him to take care of Stella as her husband, or was she telling him not to?

“I’m afraid you’ll have conflicts with your wife. After you get married, don’t always worry about taking care of us. Your wife might not be happy with that.”

RK finally understood that the old lady was delicately inquiring about his relationship with Sophia.

“Don’t worry. I’m not getting married anytime soon. Grandma, you don’t need to worry about that. You’ll live to be a hundred years old, and you’ll definitely see the day when I get married. Maybe you’ll even live to see Adrian’s girlfriend too!” RK joked, trying to lighten the mood.

“Hahaha... Rene, you’re good at talking,” Grace said, her laughter filled with relief and satisfaction. She was pleased to hear that RK wasn’t getting married anytime soon.

“Well, don’t worry, Grandma. I won’t leave her alone.” RK’s words were vague, and Grace couldn’t tell if he was referring to Stella or Adrian.

Still, Grace was in a good mood now. She always felt that Rene’s feelings for Stella were anything but ordinary. With someone as outstanding as Rene, catching up to Stella wouldn’t be a problem.

As for Grace, she now felt she could rest easy, knowing her granddaughter and great-grandson would be in good hands when the time came.

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