Scrambling to Be the Father of His Ex-Wife's Kid novel Chapter 46

He looked like he was in pain. "But they did not get a chance to run out of the house. All of a sudden, the whole house collapsed, and they were buried alive in the rumble."

I was stunned. I did not expect this at all. I could not help but wrap my arms around Theo's shoulders and gently pat his back.

"It is okay. The hardest part is over." He did not seem used to being treated with such compassion. He pulled me back into his arms.

He continued in a deep voice, "They were rescued after that. Grandmother hired the best doctor, but with their serious injuries, they still did not make it. They passed away one after another. Before they left, they entrusted Cindy to me."

I had always known how important Cindy was to him, but I never expected it to be like this.

"Why didn't Grandmother let Cindy marry you?" Cindy grew up with Theo and had even saved his life.

Grandmother could have helped them get together.

"Your focus is always so strange." He smiled. It was a smile so clear and bright. It was never there before.

"This is important." I look at him stubbornly, waiting

for an answer.

"Enough of stories for today. You should go to bed.” He still had not answered my question and just carried m e upstairs.

After a night of fussing, I was indeed exhausted. I let him carry me into the room.

When I came out of the shower, I was startled to find him lying there with only a towel wrapped around him, looking at his phone. "Are you not going back to bed yet?"

He did not answer. Instead, he pulled me into his arms and whispered in my ear, "Some debts would need to b e settled eventually."

It was late at night by the time we were done showering. After washing up, he hugged me satisfyingly and fell asleep. 1

As for me, I could not sleep at all. My mind wandered all night until dawn.

When I woke up again, it was nine in the morning.

Although the three families had developed their respective businesses well, each business was considered small. After the heirs, Theo, Mason, and Zedd took over their family businesses a few years ago, they merged their companies.

The merger was very successful. The development of Salt City was currently controlled by the three families. All essential amenities covering food, health, shelter, and transportation were under them.

However, it was not enough for them. In the past few years, they already had plans to go to a bigger city to develop their company.

"Oh, Mrs. Grant, showing off so quickly already? Let m e tell you, Second Brother does not have you in his heart. It is useless even if you stay here 24/7." Zedd looked at me disdainfully. His eyes were full of mockery.

I froze momentarily, unsure what he meant.

When I was in university, I majored in media. After I entered the Grant family, I was arranged by Grandmother to work in the corporate planning department. Three years ago, after I married Theo, I was transferred to manage Nectarine Entertainment.

Since then, I rarely visited headquarters unless necessary.

Seeing that I did not say anything, Zedd continued to mock me. "Don't think that just because you are Mrs. Grant that the Grant Corporation would be yours. Just because you're married to the boss, it doesn't make you the boss."