Luisa felt really uneasy. She originally wanted to keep it a secret.
But at this point, there was no way to keep it a secret anymore.
If Heizi really fell into Archie’s hands, she did not dare to think about how serious the consequences would be.
She wouldn’t naively think that Heizi was sincere to her. If Archie skinned him a few times, she was afraid that he would reveal the truth.
Her father’s election was already in place, so she absolutely couldn’t make any mistakes.
Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Luisa became even more uneasy and terrified.
But she realized that she could not do anything now.
She did not dare to ask Archie directly, as she was afraid that it would raise his suspicions even more.
At this moment, downstairs, the atmosphere in the living room seemed peaceful, but Dexon’s sharp eyes would still look at Archie from time to time.
The invitations that he had sent several times had been flatly rejected by Archie. Since the election was there, he had no intention of helping him.
Dexon was anxious, but he didn’t dare to offend Archie directly. After all, the Grafton Family was very influential.
Emma sat back on the sofa, and her beautiful eyes met Archie’s.
Archie’s eyes were glowing. Emma pulled her eyebrows, looking innocent.
Archie’s thin lips slightly curved. Was this little thing explaining something to him?
“You guys chat first. I’ll go to the kitchen to take a look!” As the mistress of the family, Minlan naturally had to make sufficient preparations for the banquet.
Emma could feel another burning gaze on her body, so she quickly stood up, “I will also go to the kitchen to take a look.”
Not long after Emma left, Ferdie’s car stopped outside the door.
Dexon quickly went out to greet him. When Archie saw his father, his eyes flickered subtly.
“Dad!” When Ferdie came in, Archie still got up and called him.
“It’s so lively, old lady. I’m late. Sorry, I wish you a happy birthday first!” As Ferdie spoke, his assistant had already brought the gift in and placed it beside the table.
Madame Sandford smiled and said, “You’re already here. What gift is there to give? I’m really happy to be able to see you two generations of young people. No wonder our three families are together again.”
Emma stepped into the kitchen and saw Minlan sitting on the chair in a daze.
Although she said that she would come to the kitchen to take a look at the situation just now, it was obvious that she was not in the mood to deal with these matters.
“Mom!” Emma called her softly.
Minlan came back to her senses and saw her. She immediately hid the complicated feelings in her heart and laughed, “Why are you here?”
“I came to find you. I have something to tell you!” Just a moment ago, Emma decided to take the initiative to be more proactive.
Minlan was slightly startled and seemed to know what she wanted to say as she nodded her head. “Speak, what is the matter?”
“Mom, do you want me to be with Yoseph?” Emma asked very directly.
Minlan trembled slightly and then said with some shame: “Emma, what mom means is. . . ”
“I know, you still wish for our two marriage to be happy.” Emma answered on her behalf with a calm expression.
Minlan smiled sadly. “Emma, you are a smart child. You will understand mother’s intentions. Am I right?”
“Yes, of course I will understand. As a parent, who doesn’t want their own child to marry into a good family?” Emma replied with a smile, looking reasonable.
Minlan looked at her in surprise and sighed, “But the truth is often the opposite. I can see that Archie does not care about your sister.”
“Mom, I also want to talk about this matter. If. . . I mean if Archie is not with her, will mom agree to let me marry Archie?”
“Emma. . . ” Minlan was shocked for a moment. “Mom is begging you. Emma, don’t get entangled with Archie anymore. This way, this family will never be peaceful. Mom is not willing to see you sisters hurt each other. Mom’s heart is really in pain.”
Emma’s heart also instantly tighten. How could she not understand mother’s good intentions?
It was just that. . .
“Mom, I can’t promise you this. When I was in love with Archie, I didn’t know that I was your daughter. So, I didn’t mean to hurt anyone. But I’m not willing to accept my fate.” In front of her mother, Emma’s mood was also very low, but her attitude was clear.
Minlan smiled bitterly, “This means that you will still be with Archie in the end. Am I right?”
“Yes, Mom. I hope you won’t interfere with our matters anymore. I don’t want to make things difficult for you, but I know how to continue my life.”
“Emma, tell mom honestly. You and Archie. . . Have not been separated yet?”
Emma was shocked. She was a little emotional just now and did not pay attention to herself. She actually let her mother know the truth.
She lowered her head and was silent.
“Even if you did not say it, I could tell.” Minlan was originally a shrewd woman.
“Mom, I hope you don’t say it out loud. We have our own hard work and loyalty.” Emma looked at Minlan’s tearful face and knew that she really treated her as her daughter and her heart was also very stifled.
“Don’t worry, I won’t say anything.” Minlan did not want to lose this daughter anymore. So, she would still protect her.
Emma did not want to continue talking about this topic. She felt that once this topic was brought up, everyone would be very sad.
She should wait for Luisa to reap the fruits of her own labor. At that time, Grandpa Grafton might loosen up a little.
The dinner was ready. Everyone sat around a table and chair, enjoying the delicious food.
Luisa had always been in a state of uneasiness. She did not even deliberately sit beside Archie. Instead, she sat beside her mother. There were a few times when she almost could not hold the cup properly.
Emma, on the other hand, sat beside her grandmother and became an obedient granddaughter.
The grandfather and grandson of Wolfleim Family and Archie, father and son, also avoided talking about work matters and did not involve very sensitive political topics.
Halfway through the meal, Yoseph looked at his grandfather.
Old Master Wolfleim was actually very conflicted. However, before he came, he had been coerced and enticed by his grandson to agree to this matter. If he didn’t do it for him, he was afraid that his grandson would get hurt.
Thus, after thirty years of drinking, Old Master Wolfleim finally spoke. “Sister-in-law, my grandson, Yoseph, is also twenty-seven years old this year. He has reached the age where he should get married. Now, the Sandford Family has found his youngest daughter and brought her back. He doesn’t know about the engagement between the two families. Is it time for an explanation?”
As soon as Old Master Wolfleim’s words came out, The atmosphere at the table suddenly turned stiff and heavy.
Madame Sandford wanted to answer but felt a small hand grabbing onto her sleeve. She turned her head and saw Emma’s panicked expression.
“Cough, Brother Wolfleim. My Emma is still young and furthermore. . . You all know that she had a failed marriage with Archie before. She had always been very resistant to remarrying. Furthermore, I heard that she had suffered from a period of depression because of this. Am I right, Emma?” Madame Sandford’s brain spun very quickly. Even if it was only for two seconds, she still managed to suppress this matter for the time being.
“Yes, yes! Grandma, I’m still taking medicine to treat my illness.” Emma also answered smoothly, with an expression that said she really did not want to get married.
Old Master Wolfleim and Yoseph’s expressions were a little stunned.
Jasson, on the other hand, had a confused look on his face, because the decision made by this grandfather and grandson had totally left him out.
Actually, when Jasson found out that Emma was the Sandford Family’s little daughter, he had already thought of breaking off the engagement in his heart.
However, before he could express his attitude, he was stunned by the scene in front of him.
Archie reached out to grab the wine and took a sip, but his thin lips curved imperceptibly.
This little thing, at least she was tactful and knew how to find a reason to decline.
“It can’t be, she’s sick? I heard that this depression is a very difficult illness to treat. Once it’s serious, it might cause the thought of lightly living.” Old Master Wolfleim had no choice but to follow the steps and come down. He looked like he was filled with emotion.
Emma immediately had a sad expression on her face. “Grandpa Wolfleim is right. There were a few times when I almost wanted to end my life. Sigh, now when I hear the word marriage, I feel fear. So, please be good and let me go first, okay?”
This acting. . .
That sad little expression. . .
Archie almost couldn’t hold back his laughter.
Yoseph’s expression was tense. Of course, he also knew that Emma was becoming more and more mischievous. She was not an easy person to deal with.
However, her expression of I’m really sick made him unable to press on.
“Emma, I know a very authoritative psychologist. I will take you to see him some other day. If you are sick, we will treat you. No matter how serious it is, I am willing to accompany you to the treatment.” Yoseph was not willing to let the opportunity that he had obtained disappear just like that. Therefore, he spoke very sincerely.
Emma immediately shook her head. “No need. My illness is currently mild. As long as you don’t force me to marry, I will be fine.”
Luisa sneered at the side, “To suddenly say that you are sick, this illness is too strange.”
Emma immediately choked on her words. “There is no other way. Could it be that anyone who is sick will have to tell everyone in the world?”
Luisa immediately choked and had nothing to say.
Minlan saw that the atmosphere became stiff and the expression of Old Master Wolfleim became somewhat ugly and quickly tried to smooth things over, “Old Master Wolfleim, don’t be anxious first. This marriage matter, can we delay it before talking about it? Emma finally recognizes us. I want to let her calm down first.”
“Grandfather, since grandma and aunty have spoken, why don’t we set a time limit. Three months later, we will hold the engagement ceremony. If Emma’s illness is not yet cured, then we can talk about it another way.” Yoseph said with a smile and a gentle look on his face.
Old Master Wolfleim nodded. “I think Yoseph’s words are right. I wonder if sister-in-law will agree or not?”