novelraw Chapter 801: Such a Coincidence
Chapter 801: Such a Coincidence
Everett Morgan’s expression was gentle; he neither explicitly refused nor agreed.Actually, he had his own reasons. His son hadn’t been home in years, and as a father, he didn’t want to bring up this matter right when his son came back.
The father-son relationship still needed mending, 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 engagement was arranged, with our families addressing each other as in-laws, for over twenty years," Zachary Merce frowned. "How come now that the children are grown up, you’re not making the decision?"
Drinking his tea, Everett Morgan was momentarily speechless, faced with someone 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 Merce chuckled bitterly, "Melissa’s happiness is my biggest wish too, and she would truly be happy only if she marries Finn."
Everett Morgan fell silent, and Zachary Merce understood; it seemed 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 time."
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 time and estimating that his son would arrive home soon.
This might be one of the more troublesome matters he’s encountered since the Morgan and Merce families had such a good relationship.
Meanwhile, 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 memory, 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 moment, her mother smiled and answered her, "Your grandpa, he’s not celebrating his birthday at home this year."
"Huh? He’s celebrating his birthday at someone else’s house??" The girl was puzzled, "It’s his 80th birthday, quite a few guests are expected."
"Yes, they’re celebrating at someone 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 someone 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 meritorious 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 same day of the same 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 moment?
"I think... Grandpa would surely cry today, wouldn’t he? The world as he wished."
At this time, Dennis Hale, who was driving, spoke up, "Your grandpa, he’s an emotional old man, and when talking about old times, he might well be moved to tears."
"How’s grandpa’s war buddy’s health? Have you met him?" Hailey asked.
"We haven’t met him yet; today is the first time, 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?"