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It’s such an elaborate scheme!
He couldn’t help but be impressed by it.
After that, he reminded himself not to get on his boss’ nerves. Otherwise, he wouldn’t know what struck him even in death.
Holding that thought, Fabian maintained a faint smile that was filled with admiration.
During the second half of the banquet, Nelly barely showed herself, as she was resting upstairs. Instead, Alpha King Larry was entertaining the guests with the three children by his side.
With regards to the children being reunited with the Morris family, Nelly’s stance was clear even though she hardly commented on it.
She wasn’t bothered by the fact nor did she have any objections.NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.
Even though she was the one who gave birth to them, she recognized that they had independent lives to lead. Therefore, she didn’t want to interfere too much in their lives and just wanted them to be happy.
Furthermore, there was only upside and no downside to the children being placed in joint custody. This was a fact that Nelly was keenly aware of.
Meanwhile, Alpha Wade was also upstairs, as he, too, had been invited.
He had missed Nelly’s and Erin’s altercation earlier. By the time he arrived, the matter was more or less resolved. Or else, he would have dashed forward to slap the latter for the shameless way she behaved.
However, after witnessing how Alpha King Larry and Alpha Kilian had protected Nelly and the children, Alpha Wade had nothing more to say.
Despite his reluctance to admit it, he couldn’t deny that the Morris s did an excellent job.
Nonetheless, Alpha Wade was upset by the thought of the children staying by Alpha King Larry’s side downstairs.
“Damn that Alpha King Larry. Despite the children clearly belonging to the Jackson family, he is showing them off for the glory of the Morris family!” Alpha Wade complained in a slightly jealous tone.
Nelly didn’t comment, as she was looking at her phone.
Alpha Wade furrowed his brows and looked at her. “Nelly, don’t you have anything to say about this?”
Putting her phone away, Nelly gave Alpha Wade a calm look. “Grandpa, the children are ours and also theirs.”
“Wh-Why do you say that?”
“Isn’t this conclusion better than what we had initially expected? At the very least, the Morris family has no intention of fighting over the children with us while the three of them are overjoyed at the arrangement. For me, that’s more than enough,” Nelly calmly explained.
“B-But I feel as if the children don’t belong to the Jackson family.”
Nelly chuckled. “Grandpa, only the children know where their hearts actually belong. Their family name and who they stay with are just temporary phases in their lives.
Sooner or later, they will grow up and leave us. Our responsibility is just to raise and educate them. Don’t tell me that we’re supposed to tie them down by our side for the rest of their lives?”
“You do have a point, but…” Alpha Wade didn’t know how to express himself.
“At the very least, they’re happy. That by itself is enough. We’ll have to give them the freedom to make their own choices in life,” Nelly added.
Given what Nelly had said, Alpha Wade could only purse his lips in silence.
Sensing Alpha Wade’s disappointment, Nelly comforted him, “Grandpa, don’t worry. No matter where they go or what happens to them, you will always be their Gramps. That is something no one can ever take away from you.”
Alpha Wade pondered upon her words. “That’s true.”
Nelly threw him a faint smile. “You’re also my dearest and most beloved Grandpa.”
Alpha Wade beamed from his heart before taking a deep breath. “You’re right. Joint custody is certainly better than us holding sole custody. At the very least, no one will dare bully
the children with the Morris family protecting them.”
Nelly’s lips widened into a smile without further comment.
At that moment, the door was pushed open, heralding the arrival of the children with Alpha King Larry behind them.
“Nelly!” Donna greeted.
When she saw Alpha Wade inside, her eyes lit up as she threw herself into his arms. “Gramps!”
Alpha Wade quickly broke into a vibrant smile. Nelly is right. As long as our familial bonds are maintained, it doesn’t matter which family they belong to.
With that thought it mind, Alpha Wade managed to let go.
“How is it? Are you having fun?”
Nodding with conviction, Donna replied, “I’ll be even happier if you were there with me.”
Alpha Wade grinned. “All right then. The next time you want me to be somewhere, I’ll definitely be there. How about that?”
Donna’s eyes glistened. As a girl, she was naturally more sensitive and was worried that Alpha Wade would be angry. However, after hearing his words, she snuck a glance at Nelly before returning her gaze to Alpha Wade. “Really?”
“Of course!”
“Gramps, you’re the best and the one I love the most!” Donna purred as she threw herself into Alpha Wade’s embrace again, causing the latter’s face to glow with warmth.
“In that case, what about me?” Alpha King Larry asked as he hurried forward with a jealous expression.
The moment he spoke, Alpha Wade shot him a glare. “You’re second!”
Just when Alpha King Larry was about to retort, it suddenly occurred to him that his grandson would one day marry Nelly. Thus, he had no choice but to bear with it. “Fine, I’ll make do with being in second place.”
His answer caused everyone in the room, including Alpha Wade, to burst into laughter.
When Alpha Kilian suddenly walked into the room and witnessed the scene, he was briefly stunned before a sense of warmth filled his heart.
After all, that was all he wanted in life.
“Grandpa.” Alpha Kilian strode into the room.
Alpha King Larry turned around. “Has it ended?”
Alpha Kilian nodded in response.
At that moment, Alpha Wade looked at his watch. “All right now, it’s getting late. It’s about time we go home.”
Alpha King Larry still hadn’t had enough, as it was rare to enjoy such a jovial atmosphere. Hence, he suggested at once, “Since it’s already so late, why don’t you come over to our place? You can then head home tomorrow.”
After knowing Alpha King Larry for so many years, Alpha Wade quickly saw through the former.
Before he could say a word, Donna suggested, “Gramps, come along with us. Great- grandpa has renovated a new room for us, and I would love to show it to you.”
“Oh?”
“Didn’t you just say that you will go wherever I wish you to be?”
Um… She’s turning my words against me.
“You can’t go back on your word to a child!” Alpha King Larry piled on the pressure.
Furrowing his brows, Alpha Wade looked in Nelly’s direction.