Chapter 347 A Husband's Concern
"Bring her back," the elderly woman implored, her voice ragged with emotion. Tears welled in her eyes, unchecked. Victoria, taken aback, was still processing the plea when Alexander's hand suddenly enveloped hers. His gaze locked onto hers in an instant, causing her heart to flutter erratically. Yet, he only tightened his grip, offering silent reassurance.In the stillness of the night, Adrian's father had passed away. The news rippled through the community, prompting many to return to their hometowns. Maximus, bearing the weight of his brother's loss, personally undertook the task of fetching his younger sibling. The past seemed to fade into insignificance as he spent several sleepless nights, his usually vibrant demeanor replaced by a weary and despondent one.It was during this period of upheaval that Victoria first laid eyes on Arabella's twin sister, a mirror image of her. The Harrington family bid their farewell in private, unannounced. Melissa, following Jason, returned to the Harrington household.
As Victoria prepared to enter, she noticed Adrian's absence. Turning her gaze to the car, she approached it. Adrian, noticing her, opened the car door and turned to envelop her slender waist in a quiet embrace.Caught off guard, Victoria couldn't refuse. She could feel the raw pain of his loss, a pain she was all too familiar with, having lost her own father just over two years ago. A wave of empathy washed over her, prompting her to gently stroke his short hair, a silent acknowledgment of his grief.Alexander, standing at the entrance, frowned at the sight. "Alexander, your grandfather is calling for you," Victoria informed him, glancing towards the door.
The butler echoed her words from the side, prompting Alexander to reluctantly release her hand and enter the room.Arabella, standing by the French window, felt a pang in her heart as she watched the scene unfold. Memories of her own past came rushing back. She remembered waking up one night, expecting to find her husband beside her, only to discover it was his younger brother. He had apologized the next morning, blaming his drunkenness. But the incident had left a lasting impact, making it impossible for her to face him again. Now, her nephew seemed to be falling for her son's wife.
Arabella clenched her fists, resolved to keep Victoria and Adrian apart.At dinner, the rare gathering of family members prompted Alexander to emerge from his study. Seeing Victoria seated next to Adrian, he took the seat on her other side.
As Victoria served Adrian, Alexander watched in silence before helping her to a dish. "Don't just focus on others, eat something yourself," he advised. His words drew the attention of everyone at the table.
Alexander simply smiled and said, "I care about my wife, is there a problem with that?"Victoria looked at him, surprised by his display of concern. She felt a twinge of unease, realizing her actions might have been inappropriate given the circumstances. She quietly began to eat her own meal. In truth, she was merely trying to offer Adrian the comfort she had yearned for when she was in his shoes.After dinner, the family gathered downstairs to watch television and sip tea, maintaining a veneer of tranquility. Adrian, his voice choked with emotion, turned to his grandfather. "Grandpa, I want to go out."His grandfather, wearied by the day's events, asked, "Where are you going at this hour?""Don't worry, I want to take Victoria out. We'll be fine," Adrian assured him. Victoria looked at him, puzzled by his request. He turned to his grandparents, pleading, "Grandpa, Grandma, just this once, I just want to talk to her.""Go ahead, but don't come back too late," his grandmother advised, her heart softening as she looked at her grandson. Adrian turned to Victoria, seeking her approval. Victoria found herself at a loss, unsure of how to respond.
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