Chapter 1145: Chapter 1145

Chapter 1145

Cornelia wasn’t a dunce, she knew Grandpa Augustine was trying to make up for her grandmother’s absence, “Grandpa Augustine, you don’t owe me anything. You don’t have to treat me this way.”

Grandpa Augustine reached out to take Cornelia’s hand, and chuckled awkwardly, “I know, but it’s only right for a grandpa to pamper his granddaughter,

right?”

Cornelia saw the careful caution in Grandpa Augustine’s eyes, as well as his sense of loss. Imagining his past pain, she couldn’t help but felt a pang in her heart, “Grandpa”

Grandpa Augustine looked at Cornelia with surprise, “Nelly, did you just call me…”

He must be overthinking it.

Cornelia took the initiative to hug Grandpa Augustine’s arm, “Grandpa!”

Grandpa Augustine was old, and his condition had worsened due to years of guilt and longing. He looked at least ten years older than his actual age, much older than his brother. To the uninformed, they might mistake him for his brother.

Having lost so many loved ones. Cornelia knew the importance of cherishing the people in front of her. She didn’t want to wait until it was too late to regret. So, she wanted to get along well with Grandpa Augustine and let him enjoy the warmth of family in his limited time.

Grandpa Augustine looked at Cornelia, his eyes twinkling, “Nelly, can you call me grandpa again?”

Cornelia, “Grandpa, Grandpa.”

One after another, the crisp and pleasant calls of “Grandpa‘ filled Grandpa Augustine’s heart with satisfaction, “I heard it,” Cornelia added, “Grandpa, I have a sister too.”

Grandpa Augustine patted Cornelia’s head, “I know. I’ll handle her situation, let’s go have breakfast now. Brian and his brothers will be here soon.” Before deciding to acknowledge Cornelia as his granddaughter, Grandpa Augustine had a basic understanding of the people around Cornelia. He knew she had two good friends, they grew up together, went to college together, and started a business in Riverton together. Their relationship was very close

He also knew through Marcus that she met Hannah and Rosie, and also knew that she had recently recognized a sister. But because he didn’t investigate in depth, he wasn’t sure if Cornelia’s sister was a child of the Stewart family, and thus wasn’t sure if she was his biological granddaughter.

If she was, even if the child wasn’t raised by Silvia personally, he would still consider her his own granddaughter.

Cornelia said, “Grandpa, Brian and his brothers probably all have jobs. I don’t think it’s good for them to accompany me during their working hours.” Grandpa Augustine said. “The three of them don’t have formal jobs, always busy with who knows what. But it’s alright, even without a job they won’t be short of money.”

Cornelia was speechless. Such was the world of the rich. Those born into wealthy families never had to worry about their livelihoods. Some people were born rich, while some people, despite their best efforts, could never escape poverty, never knowing what the world truly looked like.

Just then, the three Duran brothers walked in.

Brian said, “Morning, Nelly!”

Cornelia replied, “Morning, uncles!”

Wyatt said, ‘She sure has a good memory.”

Alexa added, “She’s Augustine’s granddaughter, of course she has excellent genes. How could her memory not be good?”

Cornelia could only look at them, speechless. Their words left her wondering whether they were complimenting her or flattering Grandpa Augustine.

This time it was Alexa carrying Emily He was initially dozing off, but perked up instantly at the sound of Cornelia’s voice, “Nelly, I want you to hold me!”

Cornelia took Emily from Alexa, gently pinching his chubby little face, “Why do you ask to be held all the time?”

Emily answered, “I let you hold me because I like you. I wouldn’t let others hold me”

Cornelia asked, “Should I feel honored then?”

Alexa said, “Of course you should feel honored. He’s never voluntarily kissed me. He even finds it disgusting when I kiss him.”

Brian asked, “Have you had breakfast? If you have, we can get going. We’ll show you around.”

Grandpa Augustine said, “She hasn’t eaten yet. You guys wait a while, let Nelly finish her breakfast first”