Down the cobblestone path, a spry old lady walked toward them.
She looked about 60 years old, her hair already gray, her face lined with wrinkles, yet her eyes were clear, and she seed more spirited than many young people.
It was clear that she must have been a stunning beauty in her youth.
"Oh my, you must be the lovely bride my precious grandson has chosen, indeed you have delicate features, a good child!"
The old lady kept smiling, her slightly wrinkled eyes continuously assessing Cecilia Vaughn, as if she didn’t want to miss any detail.
"I’m Stacy Sumrs, an old-fashioned na from the earlier generation. Don’t mind it, granddaughter-in-law. From now on, we are family, so just call Grandma like my precious grandson does."
Cecilia felt a bit embarrassed under the direct gaze of the other, she nodded awkwardly, montarily at a loss for words.
Adrian Law glanced at Stacy Sumrs, with a hint of helplessness and an unknowing tenderness in his eyes.
"Grandma, don’t tease Cecilia like that. She has a shy temperant, it’d be bad if you scare her away."
Stacy Sumrs pursed her lips, affectionately taking Cecilia Vaughn’s arm.
"Co now, I think the granddaughter-in-law is gorgeous and clearly feels connected to . If anyone scares her away, it’s your frosty face."
Does she really have to undermine her grandson like that?
"..."
Adrian Law shook his head with a slight smile, then turned to Cecilia Vaughn.
"Grandma has already introduced herself, co on, Cecilia, greet her."
Cecilia Vaughn’s face turned a light shade of red as she was held by Stacy Sumrs.
"Hello, Grandma."
"Oh! My dear granddaughter-in-law!"
Stacy Sumrs noticed Cecilia Vaughn’s shy smile but poised deanor, becoming increasingly satisfied with Adrian Law’s choice of partner.
Her smile widened, the lines on her face seed to smooth out.
"Co, co, it’s our first eting, and I, as an old woman, don’t know what young people like these days, so I’ll give you this pigeon blood red jade bracelet as a gift."
Stacy Sumrs said as she slid the red bracelet off her own wrist and put it directly onto Cecilia Vaughn’s hand.
It was a top-grade blood jade bracelet, its color like burning flas, the jade quality crystal clear, with no visible fibers or cracks in the sunlight.
Such an exquisite type of glass-grade jade would be invaluable on the market.
...
Ordinarily, giving a eting gift should have been handled by Adrian Law’s mother, but since his mother passed away early, Stacy Sumrs, who favored her eldest grandson, naturally took on this responsibility.
Cecilia Vaughn was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Stacy Sumrs to be so cordial. After all, it was her first visit, and receiving such a valuable gift made her feel uneasy.
"Grandma, your happiness and health are the best gifts of all. This bracelet clearly has significant history; I cannot accept it."
Saying so, Cecilia Vaughn attempted to remove it, but Stacy Sumrs stopped her with a rry smile.
"There’s no reason to take back a gift once given."
The old lady held Cecilia Vaughn’s slender wrist, her deanor kind.
"Adrian, don’t you think this bracelet suits your wife much better than it does an old lady like ?"
"Look at this delicate, fair hand; oh, there’s a red plum birthmark on her wrist, perfectly complenting the bracelet’s pigeon blood red."
Stacy Sumrs clicked her tongue in amazent, while Cecilia Vaughn blushed profusely.
She truly hadn’t expected Adrian Law’s grandmother to be so enthusiastic. Despite having just t, Stacy Sumrs didn’t hesitate with physical contact, making Cecilia a bit uncomfortable.
Yet she couldn’t help but feel joy; the old lady’s happiness was genuine, and Cecilia felt a growing affection for Stacy Sumrs.
However, such a precious gift... must be worth at least several million...
...
Cecilia Vaughn furrowed her delicate brows, glancing at Adrian Law for help.
"Adrian..."
The man understood, a light smile playing in his eyes.
"Cecilia, Grandma’s gift to you ans she likes you. Accept it well, wear it often, and don’t disappoint the elder."
Stacy Sumrs glanced at Adrian Law in slight surprise; she’d never seen her grandson be so gentle with anyone before.
Usually, he always wore a cold expression, yet now his lips curved into a faint smile.
Is this the power of love?
Stacy Sumrs mused inwardly.
"Oh! Adrian’s words make very satisfied! Granddaughter-in-law, wear it well, the bracelet suits you."
...
The old lady’s heart filled with joy. Her eldest grandson’s marriage was finally settled, she felt she hadn’t let down Adrian Law’s late mother and sister.
If they were watching from above, they should also feel happy for him.
"Alright, everyone has stood in the cold wind long enough, co on, let’s go inside and continue."
"The al is ready, just waiting for you two!"
Cecilia Vaughn nodded, cheeks flushed, taking Adrian Law by one arm and Stacy Sumrs by the other as the three entered the house together.
During dinner, various dishes were served like flowing water, giving Cecilia a new appreciation for the Law Family’s lavishness.
Stacy Sumrs continuously piled food onto Cecilia Vaughn’s plate, quickly stacking it into a small mountain.
"Grandma, that’s enough, please don’t serve any more..."
Cecilia Vaughn was stunned by the old lady’s non-stop food-serving speed!
Is she determined to fatten her up?
Stacy Sumrs looked at her with disapproval, her expression serious.
"Cecilia, everything about you is good, but you’re too skinny, a gust of wind might blow you away. You must eat more, health is the capital for revolution, you know?!"
...
Cecilia Vaughn felt both touched and amused.
Stacy Sumrs, seeing her awkward expression, suddenly seed to realize sothing, peering intently at Cecilia Vaughn’s belly.
"Cecilia, are you expecting, is that why you have no appetite?"
"..."
Embarrassnt!
Cecilia Vaughn nearly spat out her juice upon hearing that.
She and Adrian Law hadn’t even consummated their relationship, where would a child co from?
Compared to Cecilia’s embarrassnt, Adrian Law remained quite calm.
"Grandma, that’s not the case, don’t overthink it."
Stacy Sumrs was slightly disappointed, thinking she could soon have a little grandchild to dote on!
"Then you two should get a move on, or is my grandson really not up to it?"
"..."
Cecilia Vaughn genuinely spat this ti!
...
A warning glance from Adrian Law, and Stacy Sumrs gave an awkward smile, suddenly realizing an important question.
"Right, granddaughter-in-law, what is your full na, I actually forgot to ask."
Cecilia Vaughn’s face froze. Her identity in the Law Family was sowhat of a taboo, which was why she wasn’t too keen to visit The Law Residence...
Instead, the man spoke lightly.
"Last na Vaughn, full na Cecilia Vaughn."
"This na sounds sowhat familiar..."
Stacy Sumrs frowned, and in a flash of realization, she stood up in shock.
"Wait, are you the Vaughn Family’s eldest daughter who once had an engagent with Tyson?!"
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