It was already past five o’clock in the afternoon when they left Tasya’s house. Tasya originally invited her to dinner and watch a movie, but was rejected by Emma.
The last time they returned late, it made Archie very unhappy. She could not repeat the same mistake, otherwise, it would be finding trouble for herself.
She had to return to the Quinsley Family to attend the banquet tomorrow. Just like what Archie had said, if she didn’t bring Archie back tomorrow, her grandfather would be very disappointed in her.
She sat in the car that was heading home. Emma took out a blurry photo from her phone.
In the picture, a beautiful young woman was sitting under a willow tree. Her expression was calm and elegant as she looked at the camera with a sweet smile.
Emma looked at it and her eyes inexplicably turned red. The word ‘mother’ was very unfamiliar to her.
She had never seen her mother since she was born. When her grandmother was still alive, Emma was still the little princess of the Quinsley Family. But when her grandmother passed away, her status in the Quinsley Family instantly disappeared. If it wasn’t for her grandfather taking care of her. . . She was truly an orphan.
Therefore, no matter what her grandfather’s motive was, even if he had pushed her to Archie. She couldn’t hold a grudge against him.
In recent years, Quinsley Family’s business hadn’t been very good. It was obvious that her grandfather had aged. In less than half a year, half of his hair had turned white.
Emma saw it and felt pain in her heart. If she could let her grandfather get through this crisis, Quinsley Family would be able to regain its glory and glory. Emma would have no other choice.
She thought about how she had obviously married Archie with a motive. It was indeed inappropriate for her to think about getting a divorce all the time.
Five years. Grandpa had given her five years. Perhaps from now on, she should put the divorce matter aside and learn how to get along with Archie.
After all, five years was not a long time, but she needed patience to get along with Archie.
When Emma returned to the Grafton Family, the sky had already darkened, and the living room was brightly lit.
She thought that Archie had returned, and her heart was somewhat anxious. She was afraid that he would suspect that she was messing around outside again.
She quickened her steps and stepped into the living room, but when she saw the strange man sitting on the sofa, she was completely stunned.
“Young mistress, you’re back. Quickly go and greet Director Ferdie.” Uncle Suan was waiting by the side. When he saw Emma come back first, he was clearly surprised and also a little nervous. He quickly went up to remind Emma.
Emma was shocked then. Her beautiful eyes fanned and secretly sized up the refined and dignified father Ferdie on the sofa.
“Dad, hello, it’s our first time meeting. . .” Her heart was full of twists and turns. Emma called Father Ferdie according to her status as a daughter-in-law.
However, she did not expect that Ferdie’s expression was a little gloomy. He cut her off halfway through her words.
“My Grafton Family’s daughter-in-law has already been decided. I don’t know how you got married into the Grafton Family. Don’t call me father so urgently. Wait until Archie comes back and explain this matter clearly.”
Emma was stunned. She stood at the side, dumbfounded. Her beautiful eyes looked at Uncle Suan.
Uncle Suan could not help but smile bitterly at her.
He thought that young master would come back first. He didn’t expect young mistress to come back first. This situation was hard for him to deal with.
He could only wait for young master to come back before he could stabilize his furious father.
The atmosphere was incomparably awkward and heavy. Ferdie’s face had always been ashen and gloomy. Emma stood there. No, she did not dare to sit down. She wanted to leave, but her legs were nailed to the floor and she could not move.
At this moment, Emma actually missed Archie dearly. She hoped that he would appear in time to break the tense atmosphere.
Otherwise, she would have difficulty breathing.
A strong car light shot over from a very far distance. This light made Uncle Suan and Emma heave a sigh of relief at the same time.
A few seconds later, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom steadily stopped outside the hall.
The door opened and Archie walked out in a business suit. His gloomy eyes swept across the hall and immediately understood everything.
He walked into the door and walked in front of Ferdie. He shouted, “Dad, why did you suddenly come back? Aren’t you and Aunt Clara on vacation?”
Ferdie slammed his palm on the tea table and stared at his son. “So you had planned all of this long ago. All of you are hiding it from me, right?”
Archie’s face was also a little stiff, but his tone was still neither too fast nor too slow. He said, “If Dad didn’t come to my wedding venue to take charge of the situation for me, then I will apologize to you here.”
“Don’t change the topic. You know what I mean. Who is she? Why did she become Mrs. Grafton? Explain to me clearly.” Ferdie was so angry that his face darkened. He did not expect his son to plot against him. Archie sent him and his wife to an island overseas for a vacation. It turned out that this was not because of his filial piety. On the contrary, he actually hid it from him. . . He had arranged the marriage and nameless woman home. He made the Grafton Family a joke.
Emma couldn’t help but shiver. Her beautiful eyes were wide open. Archie married her, but his father was kept in the dark?
What was going on? She was completely stunned.
Archie turned his eyes to Emma and found that her pale face had no trace of blood on it. His brows were tightly knitted.
“I’m tired from today. Go upstairs and rest for a while.” Archie suddenly said.
Emma was not stupid. Of course, she knew Archie was helping her avoid the situation. She quickly agreed and walked upstairs with stiff steps.
However, the emotions in her heart inexplicably surged. She actually felt a trace of warmth towards Archie’s sudden help.
Emma went up the stairs halfway and looked back at the living room. The father and son faced each other. The atmosphere was very tense and was in a deadlock.
Emma did not dare to stay any longer and ran into the bedroom in one breath. She closed the door and breathed in relief.
No matter what the conversation downstairs was like, and no matter how Archie wanted to explain this marriage to his father, all of this was only Archie’s matter.
Yes, he forced her to marry. All of this had nothing to do with her. Emma comforted herself like this.
But. . . Why couldn’t her heart calm down?
In the living room downstairs, Archie first let Uncle Suan pour a pot of good tea over. He sat down on the sofa at the side.
“Archie… Do you still have me, your father, in your eyes?” Ferdie suddenly growled. Obviously, he was not satisfied with this marriage. He was deeply disappointed and heartbroken that his son had tricked him.
Archie picked up a pack of cigarettes from the table and took out one. He lowered his head and lit it up. He took two deep breaths. The pale white smoke cage covered his handsome and cold face. He looked indifferent and ruthless.
“Dad, no matter what choice I make, you will always be my father.” Archie seemed to be explaining, but his tone was very indifferent.
Ferdie’s eyes were filled with grief and indignation. “Does your grandfather know? How did he agree to your marriage?”
“I told grandfather and he wanted me to make the decision myself. I am twenty-seven years old this year. You can’t let me wait for a woman whose life and death is unknown, right? If Luisa is already dead, then wouldn’t I be a bachelor for the rest of my life?” There was a strong sense of dissatisfaction and annoyance in Archie’s tone.