Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 135

Pete sneered, "She's almost the same age as Celly, and Celly's already got two kids. But your precious one here is still just a kid, huh?"

"Who asked you to speak? Keep your mouth shut!"

Murdock's brow twitched in irritation.

He'd just about given up on Pete, his own son.

Always contradicting him, always pushing back—sometimes Murdock wondered if Pete wouldn't be happier if he just dropped dead on the spot.

"What are you all shouting about? You think my house is a street market?"

A frail figure, hair as white as snow, appeared in the doorway.

Celestine's eyes instantly welled up. She was the first to call out, "Grandpa."

Pete followed with a stiff, "Grandpa."

Luther Selwyn's eyes lit up at the sight of the two, but his delight quickly faded as he caught the troubled look on their faces. Glancing around at the others in the room, his expression chilled.

"What brings you all here?"

Years ago, when Murdock insisted on marrying Edna and bringing that child into the family, Luther had been so furious it nearly broke his heart. Unless there was real trouble, he rarely asked Murdock to come by—and if he did, he certainly didn't want that woman and her daughter in his house.

Murdock bristled, "Dad, come on. What, we can't visit unless there's a crisis? Jade, say hello."

Jade sniffled, her voice trembling. "Gr—"

"Don't! I only have one granddaughter and that's Celly. I won't have you calling me Grandpa."

Luther's rejection was swift and absolute.

Jade's face crumpled in hurt.

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