Do you really intend to grant them their wish?
Nathaniel Summers struggled within himself, unable to accept the situation, yet also a bit tempted.
He had to find out who was trying to hurt him! However, the current situation left him very passive, as all the secrets seemed to be in Jade Carlsonâs hands. Unless Jade opened up about them, Nathaniel had no way to deal with it!
Nathaniel drove home and happened to encounter Purple Summers and Alexander Summers, who were also on their way back.
The two of them had just returned from outside, and they were walking shoulder to shoulder in the yard, laughing and chatting with great intimacy.
Purpleâs bright smile and her unrestrained laughter deeply aggravated Nathaniel!
He suddenly lashed out at a nearby servant, âIs no one going to clean up this dirty courtyard? Iâm about to get engaged, and when guests see this mess, what will they think?â
Purpleâs complexion turned a hint paler.
She felt that Nathanielâs criticism of the dirty courtyard was actually an indirect rebuke of her relationship with Alexander, suggesting it was taintedâ¦
Alexander remained calm and tightened his grip on Purpleâs hand, turning to Nathaniel, âBig brother is getting engaged? With such good news at hand, why so angry?â
Nathaniel glared at Alexander, his eyes like daggers looking to carve holes in him.
His gaze shifted gradually to their intertwined hands, with layers of grimness accumulating in his eyes, cold to the extreme.
âYouâre right, I should be happy. Unlike certain people who skulk around like thieves, seizing what belongs to others and never able to openly show it, now that is truly pitiable!â
As soon as Nathaniel finished speaking, Alexanderâs face instantly darkened.
Purple inwardly cursed the situation and pulled Alexander back forcefully, fearing that the brothers would clash. She dragged him far away from the scene all the way to the cottage.
It was only when they neared the cottage that Purple breathed a sigh of relief.
Alexander said coldly, âWhy did you pull me away? Were you afraid I would hit him?â
He usually kept his emotions in check, mostly adopting an attitude of indifference, but Nathaniel had just mocked his and Purpleâs relationship for being dishonorable, genuinely infuriating him!
Had Purple not pulled him away with all her might, his fist might have already âgreetedâ Nathaniel.
âFighting with your own brother, would that look good? It would be embarrassing in front of the servants!â Purple advised, âHe must have eaten gunpowder today, letâs just ignore him.â
The phrase âletâs justâ immediately soothed the raging fury in Alexanderâs heart.
He half-squinted his eyes, âExactly, we wonât pay him any mind; heâs just consumed by jealousy.â
Purple didnât dwell on Alexanderâs smug satisfaction; instead, she looked into the distance, murmuring thoughtfully, âI wonder who heâs getting engaged toâ¦â
Alexander wrapped an arm around her and walked towards the house, âWho cares what heâs up to, itâs annoying.â
Purple thought to herself: â¦Indeed, quite annoying.
âOtherwiseâ¦â Purple tugged at Alexanderâs sleeve tentatively, âShall we talk to mom about moving out and living on our own?â
Atra Blanc lived here to avoid any doubts about her sonâs identity, but now that Alexander had come of age, no one questioned his status as the Summers Familyâs fourth young master.
Purple lived here because she suspected Nathaniel and Jade Carlson conspired to harm her, but now that she had ascertained Nathaniel was not involved, there was no need for her to stay anymore.
As for Alexander, it hardly mattered where he lived.
âNathaniel already knows about us, continuing to live here might lead to others finding out; I donât want to hear any more gossip. Perhaps itâs better to move somewhere quieter,â Purple discussed with Alexander, âWe could move to a place where no one knows us, it would be safer, more comfortable.â
After pondering for a moment, Alexander stroked her head, âAlright, weâll ask mom what she thinks when we get back.â