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“Of course not.”
Candace's face paled. She had not expected Michael to speak up for Gwendolyn.
Zachary glanced at his wife before turning to look at Gwendolyn. “Since it was your grandfather who
allowed you to come back, make sure you obey the rules.”
Gwendolyn ignored him. It was clear that she did not want to entertain him. This caused Zachary to feel
slightly awkward.
What a useless daughter, just like her mother!
Just then, Gwendolyn said politely, “It's getting late, Grandpa. I'll head back first.”
Michael nodded. “Remember to come back in three days' time, Gwen. Your sister is getting married.
She and Patrick will need to pay you their respects and give you some gifts. It is the Ashton family's
tradition.”
Candace was confused at Michael's words.
“Dad, she's just her older sister. There's no need for such formalities. People will laugh at us,” she
hurriedly said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUpon speaking, she glared at Gwendolyn, looking as if she wanted to rip the latter apart.
Candace knew that nothing good would come out of Gwendolyn's visit.
She's even taking advantage of Felicia and Patrick. Who does she think she is to receive my
daughter's respect? How shameless!
However, Michael responded sternly, “This is our family's tradition; the older child should get married
first. Since Fel is getting married before her older sister, she should pay her respects to Gwen as an
apology.”
Candace still could not wrap her mind around his words. If outsiders knew about their ridiculous rule,
they would be the laughing stock of the century.
Why is he acting like Felicia did something wrong? Does he not know that his friends have been
congratulating him on his granddaughter's marriage? It's all because Fel is getting engaged to Patrick.
Right now, no families in Avenport could exceed the Lowen family. Even the elders know that, and
they're all impressed with Patrick and envious of Dad for getting an outstanding grandson-in-law. This
is all thanks to Felicia. Why can't Dad see this? He's even making things hard for her. Is he heartless?
“Dad, it's Gwen's fault for not finding a husband. Blame her instead,” Candace retorted.
Hearing that, Michael glanced at Gwendolyn. Despite her stepmother's nasty words, Gwendolyn did
not show any sign of annoyance.
She still carried herself well with a calm expression, looking just like a wealthy family's well-educated
daughter.
Michael nodded to himself in satisfaction as he decided he should shower his granddaughter with more
love.
“That's enough. Both you and Fel shall copy the Ashton family's rules a hundred times,” Michael
commanded. He had had enough of Candace.
The latter stared at him in shock. A hundred times? That's even worse than not wearing makeup! I
don't want to! What's wrong with him today?
Candace had been incredibly busy these few days. Since Felicia's engagement was nearing, the
dresses had been brought in, and they needed to try them on. They would also have to send them for
alteration if they did not fit.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThere were so many things to do. Candace did not have any time to copy some stupid rules a hundred
times.
Furthermore, she was about to become the mother-in-law of a prominent family. There would be a lot of
people coming to visit her.
Candace was not like Michael, who only needed to show up. He did not have to care about anything
else.
Nevertheless, Michael was the head of the Ashton family. No one dared to argue with him.
Zachary gestured for Candace to stop speaking. The more she spoke, the more she would mess up.
Yet, Candace was not about to go down without a fight. She quickly shot a look at her husband, forcing
him to speak up.
“How about this, Dad? Let's put that aside for now. Fel is very busy with her engagement, and Candace
also has a lot of things to deal with. They don't have time to do that,” Zachary said with a smile on his
face, hoping that his father would understand their situation.
Candace nodded in agreement. “I really don't have time, Dad. Once the engagement is over, you can
even tell me to copy the rules a thousand times. I won't say a word.”
Of course, she did not mean that at all.
Alas, Michael shouted in fury, “So you guys don't even bother to obey me now?”
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