Everett Morgan’s expression was gentle; he neither explicitly refused nor agreed.
Actually, he had his own reasons. His son hadn’t been ho in years, and as a father, he didn’t want to bring up this matter right when his son ca back.
The father-son relationship still needed nding, after all, they were family.
"Zachary." Everett Morgan explained kindly with a smile, "It’s not that I’m not letting them try to get along. Matters of the heart are beyond my control, especially in this era of freedom in romance and marriage."
"Wasn’t it all talked out nicely before? Even a childhood engagent was arranged, with our families addressing each other as in-laws, for over twenty years," Zachary rce frowned. "How co now that the children are grown up, you’re not making the decision?"
Drinking his tea, Everett Morgan was montarily speechless, faced with soone who wouldn’t let go.
"Zachary, I don’t want to force Finn anymore. His happiness is all I wish for; it’s my biggest desire."
"What a coincidence," Zachary rce chuckled bitterly, "lissa’s happiness is my biggest wish too, and she would truly be happy only if she marries Finn."
Everett Morgan fell silent, and Zachary rce understood; it seed the breakthrough still lay with the old man.
Taking a sip of his tea, he glanced at the contract on the table, smiling as he changed the topic, "Everett, let’s set aside the marriage for now; business mustn’t be delayed. This project is quite promising, offering opportunities for mutual success, so do take a look when you have ti."
Saying this, he stood up, smiling, "I’ll go see if there’s anything I can help with first. Finn should be back soon; you take a rest."
Watching his departing back, Everett Morgan mused, has the host and guest switched roles?
The host resting while the guest helps?
He smiled, still not looking at the contract on the table, just leisurely sipping his tea, glancing at the ti and estimating that his son would arrive ho soon.
This might be one of the more troubleso matters he’s encountered since the Morgan and rce families had such a good relationship.
anwhile, in a moving black SUV.
In the back seat, Hailey Hale groggily opened her eyes. She glanced out the car window, "Where have we reached?" In her mory, her grandpa’s house wasn’t this far.
"Where to?" Seeing the unfamiliar scenery outside, she instantly woke up, "Dad! Isn’t this the wrong way?" She looked up at her father driving the car.
At this mont, her mother smiled and answered her, "Your grandpa, he’s not celebrating his birthday at ho this year."
"Huh? He’s celebrating his birthday at soone else’s house??" The girl was puzzled, "It’s his 80th birthday, quite a few guests are expected."
"Yes, they’re celebrating at soone else’s house," Paige said.
"..." Hailey quickly accepted the fact and asked, "Where are we going? We’ve been driving for an hour, why are we going to soone else’s house? Do we know them?"
"We’re going to one of his war buddies’ houses," Paige held her daughter’s hand and explained, "Your grandpa, back in his younger days, rendered ritorious service to the country, carrying a rifle to the battlefield to fight the enemy, risking his life side by side with that comrade, they supported each other a lot. They were also born on the sa day of the sa year and month, and after the victory of the war, they promised if they lived to be eighty, they’d celebrate a big birthday feast together!"
Listening to this story, the kind-hearted Hailey couldn’t help but get teary-eyed; how could she not witness such a significant mont?
"I think... Grandpa would surely cry today, wouldn’t he? The world as he wished."
At this ti, Dennis Hale, who was driving, spoke up, "Your grandpa, he’s an emotional old man, and when talking about old tis, he might well be moved to tears."
"How’s grandpa’s war buddy’s health? Have you t him?" Hailey asked.
"We haven’t t him yet; today is the first ti, that’s why we’re bringing you along."
"Are we still far from the destination?" Hailey looked out at the scenery again, "We’ve already left the city, right?"
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