After all, Augustine was getting on in years, and his health was on the decline. He hoped that each day ahead would be comfortable and easy for Augustine.
Alfredo walked into the room and plonked himself right next to Grandpa Augustine, "Augustine!"
His conversation with his wife interrupted, Grandpa Augustine was ticked off, "Why are you here now?"
Alfredo said, "I want to have a chat."
Grandpa Augustine said, "Come find me tomorrow, I'm swamped at the moment."
Alfredo looked up, a bit unnerved by the woman in the photo above, as if she had been watching him all along, "There's something I need to come clean about."
Grandpa Augustine said, "Talk about it tomorrow, I'm busy right now."
Alfredo said, "This has to do with Silvia."
At the mention of Silvia's name, Grandpa Augustine suddenly turned to look at Alfredo, "What's this got to do with her?"
Alfredo said, "Back then, I knew that our elders wanted to split you two apart, but I didn't tell you. I pretended to find out about it the same time you did."
Grandpa Augustine laughed, "You thought I had no idea you knew all along?"
Alfredo asked, "Then why didn't you blame me?"
Grandpa Augustine said, "Butler, bring a bottle of wine."
The butler quickly brought the wine and snacks. After their glasses were filled, the butler wisely left.
Alfredo raised his glass, "Augustine, to you meeting a wonderful granddaughter, cheers!"
Grandpa Augustine asked, "You've noticed Nelly's strengths too?"
Alfredo said, straightforwardly, "I had someone investigate her."
Grandpa Augustine said, "You've really gone rogue. In relationships, trust is the most important thing. By investigating Nelly, you've broken that trust between us."
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