NovelOnlineAlaric jumped up, trying to block their view. "Grandpa, Grandma, letget you stea..." His awkward attempts were in vain.
"Hertha, is that really you? It's been years, and you've grown into such a lady," Beatrice stood up, delightedly approaching Hertha.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer face was filled with a kind smile as she warmly greeted Hertha. She walked up to her, gently placing her hands on Hertha's shoulders, giving her an up-and-down look before saying with a laugh, "Hertha, the last tI saw you three years ago, you were still a bit of a tomboy. Look at you now, all grown up and charming." Hertha recognized them as Alaric's grandparents, whom she had met three years ago at Alaric's place, thanks to Beatrice's meddling, which had led her to get involved with Alaric. She still remembered Angelina's words, saying that Remington and Beatrice just wanted a woman to bear Alaric's children, and it didn't matter who the woman was. Those words had deeply hurt her.
Because of that, Hertha didn't have much fondness for Remington and Beatrice. She stepped back, avoiding Beatrice's touch, and forced a smile, "Oh, Beatrice, it's been a while. You haven't changed a bit." Beatrice's smile stiffened for a moment but then returned to warmth as she said, "Ah, you're such a charmer. Haven't had dinner yet, have you? Come, sit down with us, let's catch up." Beatrice invited Hertha, who stood still. Beatrice looked towards Alaric, frantically signaling him to invite Hertha to join them. That silly boy, always talking about making good relationships, and here he was, missing a golden opportunity.
Seeing Hertha reminded Alaric of their awkward encounter at the elevator, and knowing how angry she was, he hesitated to risk upsetting her further without making any progress. But his grandma was hinting at him; if he didn't step up, wouldn't that show he lacked courage? With a forced smile, pretending nothing had happened, Alaric said to Hertha, "Hertha, what a coincidence! It's fate, isn't it? To honor this serendipitous meeting, why not join us for dinner?" Hertha rolled her eyes at him, bluntly saying, "I'm busy!" With that, she walked over to the cashier, paid with ease, and told the restaurant owner, "Don't forget to deliver the beer to my place." "Sure thing, the usual, won't forget!" the owner replied with enthusiasm.
Beatrice, unable to pursue further, could only watch as Hertha confidently walked away. That girl's spirit was something else.
Returning to the table, Beatrice sighed and said to Remington, "This kid has met his match. She didn't ever spare an old woman likeany face." "Let it be, considering how much the Falconer family has hurt her, it's already good she even greeted you," Remington said.
Beatrice glanced at Remington but said no more.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlaric watched Hertha's retreating figure, feeling somewhat dejected. Ethan cover, clapped him on the shoulder, and teased, "Looks like every dog has its day. The once untouchable Alaric has finally met his match in a woman."
Alaric gave him a look, "What do you know about love, you who believes in nothing? Ethan laughed, "You talk about love,
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