It would break his heart if he was aware about the divorce.
He might feel extra guilty for choosing a terrible husband for her.
Taking a long, deep breath, Stella tried to lighten the mood.
“Grandpa, you worry too much. Maverick is honestly very kind to me.
He just can’t come this time because he’s on a business trip,”
Stella said, in an attempt to comfort him as she took his hand in hers.
Obviously, Clint still had his doubts.
“Okay, I’ll bring him to see you when he returns,” she added.
Clint’s expression softened at her words.
“Fine,” he said, patting her hand.
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“Don’t forget you can ask me for money or any form of help at any time. All these houses will be left with you when I die. Remember, I’ll always be a strong pillar for you to lean on.”
Stella was greatly touched by his affection.
She was about to speak when a sarcastic voice interrupted their moment.
“She’s not even our family, Dad. You only adopted her. So why exactly are you giving our houses to an outsider?”
The bedroom door was pushed open.
Stella turned to the direction of the door.
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Aziel, Clint’s youngest son, stood there leaning against the frame, his eyes were full of disdain.
“Dad, what do you think you’re doing? She may have the Anderson surname but she has nothing to do with us. Did she put a spell on you or something?”
“Shut your mouth!” Clint scolded, anger reverberating in his voice.
Aziel wasn’t ever interested in the family affairs. He would just use his father’s money to drink and have fun.
Eating, drinking, and playing around with women was all he knew about life.
He only came back home after he had used up all the money.
Clint said in disappointment, “I thought I asked you to leave the house last night. What are you still doing here? Leave! Just get out!”
“Dad!” Aziel grew anxious.