Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South] Chapter 293 Old Master Yule nodded in satisfaction. âThatâs a good way of thinking. Eldest Young Master Hill is looking for a wife from a good family. Our Yule family doesnât lack money or jewelry, so donât be like those women outside who donât know how to carry themselves.â
âThatâs right, unlike some people who grin happily and canât tear their eyes away when they see jewelry.â The aunt gave Catherine a side-glance that was filled with mockery.
The crowd laughed softly, and Joel immediately showed his displeasure. He was about to scold them.
Just then, Catherine smiled and said, âYes, Iâm really happy to receive such expensive jewelry, but itâs not because I like how much it cost. Itâs mainly because it was given to me by Grandma.â
She paused, and her beautiful watery eyes suddenly turned red.
âOn the way here, I was uneasy. Iâm different from Melanie and was raised by my grandparents since childhood. Melanie is lively and likable, but I donât know how to please others. I was raised by my aunt and uncle, and no one taught me how to get along with my family. I was afraid that Grandma and Grandpa wouldnât like me, but fortunately⦠Fortunately, this gift from Grandma let me know that she still has me in her heart.â
She looked at Old Madam Yule when she finished talking, feeling touched.
At first, Old Madam Yule was just happy that her son had an additional daughter, but after hearing Catherineâs words, she suddenly felt her heart ache for this granddaughter. She was also a little ashamed. She had just randomly chosen the jewelry, but her granddaughter was moved to tears.
The old madam became even more apologetic and hurriedly waved at her to come over. âCome sit beside Grandma. Youâre a granddaughter of the Yule family, but you mustâve suffered a lot. Your uncle and aunt didnât treat you well, did they?â
âThey were good to me before, but after they got their own daughter back, they became very indifferent toward me. They even shut me in the old mansion and forced me to eat rancid food and drink stale water,â Catherine said with teary eyes.
âI heard that the Jones family is quite well off. Youâre lying, arenât you?â Melanie saw the old madam hold Catherineâs hand and could not stand it anymore.
âThatâs right,â the aunt immediately echoed. âYour uncle and aunt brought you up, so how could you say such things?â
âItâs fine if you donât believe me. You can go check. The hospital has my medical records.â Catherine smiled sadly.
âShut your mouth if you donât know how to watch your words!â Joel grew angry and rebuked, âEveryone in Melbourne knows that her uncle and aunt even killed their mother. How would such vicious people treat their niece well?â
âWhat? How could there still be such heartless people?â Old Madam Yule shuddered and held Catherineâs hand tightly. âDear child, you must have suffered.â
âThereâs a saying, thereâs always a rainbow after the rain. Look, now, I have a dad, and a grandpa and a grandma.â Catherine tilted her head, and it was as though beautiful stars were shining in her eyes.
âWhat a good girl.â Old Madam Yule liked her more and more. Even the serious Old Master Yuleâs face softened considerably, and he opened his mouth for the first time. âSince youâve returned to the Yule family, youâre a descendent of the Yule family. If anyone dares to bully you in the future, you can tell us, but make sure not to damage the familyâs reputation.â
âThank you, Grandpa.â Catherine smiled through her tears.
Sometimes, rather than crying, a proper smile would be more pleasing to the elderly.
At the side, Nicola and Melanie almost went mad with anger. They had prepared many bad things to say about Catherine in advance, but they did not expect Catherine to act pitiful and win the hearts of the old madam and old master.
Nicolaâs frown deepened. Catherine Jones was not a simple person.
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During dinner, the old madam kept putting food on Catherineâs plate. âEat more, youâre too thin.â
âThank you, Grandma.â Catherine ate all the food the old madam gave her and was not picky.
The old madam was very satisfied and turned to Melanie who was a fussy eater. âYouâve never suffered before, so you refuse to eat many things. You should learn from your sister.â
âGrandmaâ¦â Melanieâs face turned red with anger.