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“This is such a trivial matter. You needn’t trouble yourselves.”
“You impudent brat! I am simply trying to be polite. Do you truly believe that I would actually step forward? If I had the time, I would much prefer to visit my beloved great-grandchildren!” Just as these words left Donna’s lips, her voice could be heard from outside. “Great-grandpa!” Alpha King Larry was dumbfounded upon hearing her voice.
“Oh, dear! I long for her so much that I am hallucinating!” Nearby, Dan observed the approaching figures and chuckled, speaking to Alpha Morris. “Alpha Morris, you are not hallucinating. Your little great-granddaughter truly is here!” Surprised, the old man turned his gaze towards the door, only to see Donna rushing inside. Alpha King Larry’s eyes sparkled at the sight of her, and he promptly ended his phone call to greet her. “Yo! Look who’s here! It’s my darling Donna. What brings you here?”
“I was worried about you, so I came to see you, along with Gramps and Nelly,” Donna replied.
As they conversed, Alpha King Larry noticed the others entering the room and his smile grew wider. “You’re here! All of you are here!” “Great-grandpa!”
“Great-grandpa!” Tony and Ben calmly approached Alpha King Larry and greeted him. Alpha King Larry nodded repeatedly, unable to get enough of these two children. “Hello, Alpha Morris,” Nelly greeted the old man. “Nelly, you are here too.” Alpha King Larry’s joy at seeing Nelly was as if she were a member of his own household once again. Nelly nodded. “How are you?”
“Me? I’m quite…” Alpha King Larry was about to say he was fine, but upon realizing they were all here because of their concern for him, he suppressed the smile on his face and sighed. “I’m fine. Nothing happened, except I got a fright yesterday.”
Dan watched in confusion. He quickly understood Alpha King Larry’s intentions and lowered his head to conceal a chuckle.
Alpha King Larry noticed Dan’s mirth and winked at him. Dan followed suit swiftly. “That’s right. Alpha Morris did not sleep at all last night. Seeing you all here has greatly improved his mood. Please enjoy a pleasant conversation while I prepare some snacks and drinks.” With that, Dan headed towards the kitchen.
Nelly silently observed the scene with her clear, bright eyes. At that moment, Alpha Wade approached Alpha King Larry and couldn’t help but remark, “My, my, Alpha Morris, at your age, you’ve seen it all. Why did this insignificant incident frighten you?”Original from NôvelDrama.Org.
“Alas, I am growing old, and my heart is not as robust as it once was,” Alpha King Larry said, sinking into the couch, his expression suddenly appearing weary and frail. Donna rushed over to him. “Great-grandpa, do not be afraid. I am here for you.”
“That’s right, Great-grandpa. Everything will be alright,” Ben comforted him. “Do not worry. No matter what happens, you have us,” Tony assured him.
As Alpha King Larry watched each child comforting him, he felt tears welling up. “Well, I always feel content when I see all of you children.” While on this topic, Tony turned to Nelly.
“Nelly, for the next few days, I would like to stay here and keep Great-grandpa company.” Nelly nodded in agreement. “That’s wonderful.” Alpha King Larry’s eyes sparkled upon hearing this. “Donna, Ben, you two can also stay with Tony to accompany Great-grandpa,” Nelly suggested.
Both Ben and Donna nodded upon hearing this. Alpha King Larry couldn’t hide the smile on his face, but he pretended to protest. “Is this really necessary…” Alpha Wade interjected, “It’s alright. Don’t pretend you’re not pleased.” In truth, he had brought the children here with this intention.
Even after experiencing countless battles and witnessing all manner of things, age had changed Alpha King Larry. Having a few children by his side would keep his mind free from haunting thoughts. Alpha Wade was not the kind of person to express such sentimental thoughts. “Just listen to yourself. I am truly overjoyed to have these children stay with me for a while!” Alpha King Larry declared. Alpha Wade regarded him thoughtfully.
“Alright, alright. Now, what happened yesterday? The news reports only tell half the story, concealing the other half. It is difficult to discern what is true and what is false,” Alpha Wade inquired. Alpha King Larry proceeded to detail what had happened the day before. Alpha Wade listened with a concerned expression.
“The Lucas family is truly shameless. This scheme is quite cunning, as it will bring backlash against the Morris Corporation,” Alpha Wade remarked.
“That is their intention!” Alpha King Larry proclaimed. Nelly pondered for a moment and expressed her opinion. “I am the cause of all this. However, Lucas Corporation has placed the blame on Morris Corporation. Regardless, it is all related to me. I will bear the responsibility.” Alpha King Larry’s brows furrowed upon hearing this.
“What nonsense are you spouting! If they dare to do anything against you, they are defying me. I will fight them with every ounce of strength I possess, even if Alpha Kilian refuses to join. I will not allow them to look down on you!” Alpha King Larry declared. Nelly did not doubt Alpha King Larry’s words. She felt deep gratitude within the depths of her heart. “I understand. It is for this reason that I cannot allow anything bad to happen to you or the Morris Corporation,” Nelly said.
Looking at her, Alpha King Larry’s brows knitted tightly. Then, Nelly said, “Grandpa, stay here with Tony and the others for the next few days. I still have some matters to attend to, so I’ll leave first.”
“Where are you going?” Alpha Wade asked, his gaze fixed on her. Alpha King Larry looked at her questioningly. “Indeed, where are you going?”
They sensed that she was about to embark on something. Nelly smiled gently. “A girl must do what a girl must do.”