Chapter 1285: "Forget it. I can't control him, and I won't. We'll let him be. I need to rest." With heavy steps, Damari retreated to his room. Outside Klein Manor, Madisyn settled into the car, her eyes fixed on Andrew, brimming with unspoken questions.
Andrew's jaw tightened before he spoke.
"It was about my maternal grandfather.” Madisyn studied Andrew's face intently. While she knew of his parents' passing, his mother's story remained largely a mystery, and the existence of his maternal grandfather was entirely new information.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAndrew's fingers traced absent patterns on the steering wheel as his eyes grew distant with memories Madisyn couldn't quite read.
"My maternal grandfather is deeply embedded in politics and military affairs, and my mother... she worked in a dangerous field. That profession ultimately led to both her and my father's accident..." His voice trailed off.
"That's why Grandfather wants to keepat arm's length from my mother's family-to shieldfrom becoming a target." Understanding dawned on Madisyn's face. Her own unconventional path and unique experiences helped her grasp the weight of Andrew's words, even if he hadn't elaborated on the precise dangers of his mother's profession.
Of course, Madisyn understood Andrew's choice very well.
"Andrew," Madisyn said softly, "how about we make tto visit your maternal grandfather together?" Andrew had chosen to confide in Madisyn for two reasons: his unwillingness to keep secrets from her and his desire to hear her thoughts on this delicate matter.
The moment those words left Madisyn's lips, Andrew's heart lightened her support was clear as day. A wave of warmth washed over him. Though his grandfather's protectiveness stemmed from genuine concern, his disapproval of Andrew's choices had left him walking this path alone.
Having Madisyn, the love of his life, not only understand but stand beside him in this decision moved him beyond words.
"Honey, thank you." Latest chapters GalHis fingers found hers, intertwining them with tender emotion that spoke louder than words. Madisyn welcomed his touch, but Damari's worried expression lingered in her mind.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"We need to set aside tfor a heart-to-heart with your grandfather,” she said thoughtfully.
"His concerns cfrom love. It's our responsibility to help him find peace with this." Andrew nodded obediently.
"I'll listen to you, honey."
Back at home, after making a call to Damari to inform him of their safe return, Madisyn settled into the plush sofa. Her mind drifted back to her conversation with Andrew in the car-Andrew's revelations about his mother, the weight of his experiences, and the shadows of his younger years.
Madisyn had always sensed something extraordinary about om Andrew—a certain gravity that set him apart from his peers, coupled with abilities that seemed to transcend ordinary boundaries.
Now that she understood the crucible that had forged him into the man he'd become, Madisyn's heart m swelled with a complex mixture of emotions. Her love for him deepened, tinged with profound admiration and an aching tenderness for all he'd endured.