Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 653

Cornelia herself had no clue what had just hit her. The moment she heard that his grandpa had chosen to end his own life to save grandma from more troubles, she felt as though a million needles were piercing her heart. It hurt so badly that she couldn't control her tears.

"Cornelia..." Marcus gently wiped away her tears, "What's up? Talk to me."

"I'm just...sad..." Cornelia looked at him with teary eyes, "I just feel that grandpa shouldn't have done it."

Marcus comforted her, "That's water under the bridge now. You don't need to dwell on it."

"It's not over yet, not really...because there are many people facing the same issues. We need to address it, and then solve it." Cornelia wasn't the confrontational type, but this issue had struck a nerve.

"Did grandpa genuinely think his decision was best for grandma? Didn't he realize how much pain it would cause her to be left alone?"

Cornelia knew she shouldn't blame grandpa. She wasn't in his shoes, and she didn't know how much pain he was in, or how desperate he must have felt.

She thought, if grandpa chose to leave because he couldn't bear the pain and saw no hope in life, then she could understand. But if he thought his departure would lighten grandma's burden, then he couldn't have been more wrong.

He must not have realized how much his leaving would shatter her.

Marcus said, "I don't know what he was thinking. All I know is that his leaving hit grandma hard. After he passed away, grandma lost her pillar of support and fell ill. If it wasn't for the responsibility of the Hartley Group on her shoulders, I guess she wouldn't have made it through that period."

Marcus's words made Cornelia even sadder, "If you were grandpa, what would you do?"

Marcus got her worries, "I won't let myself face that kind of day. Even if it does come, I'll fight to stay alive."

Cornelia, rubbing her red nose, extended her pinky to hook it with his, "We're making a pinky promise! Whoever breaks it is a big piggy!"

Marcus replied, "Okay."

Cornelia quickly pulled herself together, "Now continue with why you're called Jeremy."

The girl's mood swung fast; most people probably couldn't keep up with her pace.

After Marcus started the car, he continued with the previous topic, "After grandpa passed away, grandma fell ill and their son Brennen was put forward by the board directors to take over the Hartley Group. The guy isn't very capable, but he's got a strong will. He believed that he could fill grandma's shoes and take care of the Hartley Group.

“Grandma knew he wasn't able to manage the Hartley Group at that time, but since he was so keen on taking over, she decided to let him try and handed over the reins."