Chapter 572 You're Coming Empty-handed?
The next </Chapter> As dawn broke on the following day, Evelyn and Dermot were each caught up in found themselves ensnared in the coils of their own hectic schedules.
individual chaotic agendas. Evelyn took , accompanied by Blake, journeyed to Tara Village to pay respects to with the intention of paying homage to her grandfather and to shareinform the newsKyte family of her return to.Despite the Kyte family.
Although by blood, Edwin wasn't herabsence of a biological connection, Edwin was, in every sense, Evelyn's grandfather, to Evelyn, he embodied that role completely.. He had raised nurtured her since her from childhood and treated early years, showering her with immense kindness.an abundance of affection. In the deepest chambers of her heart, even her father, Blake couldn't hold a candle to Edwin.
Fortunately, Blake understood this bond and didn't object to her calling Edwin "grandpa"; neither did he pressure her to recognize, could not rival the love she held for Edwin.Blake, understanding the depth of their bond, did not protest when she referred to Edwin as "grandpa." He did not insist on her acknowledging the patriarch of the Kyte family as such.in the same manner. Evelyn suspectedhad a hunch that the stubbornobstinate old man had played a significant role in driving might have been instrumental in the rift between Blake and her mother apart.
It wasn't just that she felt no .Her lack of affection for the Kyte family wasn't the only issue; even if she didharbored any feelings for them, she could never seeenvision the Kyte patriarch as her grandpa.
grandfather.Blake also offered incense, too, paid his respects to Edwin, offering incense and bowed three times in front ofbowing thrice before the tombstone,. "Uncle Tom, ," he said, "thank you for raising Evelyn so well. She has become an incredible person."
After honoring blossomed into an extraordinary individual."Following their tribute to Edwin, Evelyn tookguided Blake to her family’sfamily home. Upon their arrival, Anthony Jacob they were greeted them warmly and by Anthony Jacob, who invited them to sit down, treating and treated Blake with great courtesy.
Living oututmost respect.Residing in the countryside, Anthony was unsureuncertain of Blake's status, butsocial standing. However, judging by his attire, he could telldeduced that Evelyn's father was likely well-off.
affluent."Evelyn," EvelynAnthony called out as ain greeting, his gaze sweeping the room and then looked around, noticing the absence of Arianna and Emily.
Emily had previously been arrested for betraying company secretscorporate espionage at Evelyn's behest, but. However, after just a few days'brief detention and no serious charges pressedfiled, Emily was expectedanticipated to return.
"They've stepped out," Anthony said, catching ontoexplained, noticing Evelyn's visual search and offering an explanation.
.Feeling somewhat embarrassedslightly awkward, Evelyn approached Anthony, "About that thingincident with Emily…”
"You did nothing wrong"You're not at fault; she made her own mistakes," Anthony stated, despite not being highly educated, he understood the difference between reassured her. Despite his lack of formal education, he had a clear understanding of right and wrong clearly enough.
.Relieved that Anthony wasn't upset, bore no resentment, Evelyn realized that afterfollowing her grandfather's passingdemise, Anthony was the only oneperson in Tara Village she still trulygenuinely cared about.
"Nicefor."Pleasure to meet you, Aidan," Blake said, notingobserving the rapport between Evelyn and Anthony and guessing. He surmised that heAnthony must have been good to Evelyn, thus softeningtreated Evelyn well, which prompted him to soften his tone.
Anthony quickly waved his hands dismissivelydismissed the formality with a wave of his hand, "Evelyn calls me Jacob, and if. If you were to call me 'brother,' thatit would mess upconfuse our familyfamilial titles, wouldn't it? Plus,And don't be fooled by appearances; despitedeceived by my appearance. Despite my age, I'm probablylikely younger than you."
Exchanging As they exchanged their ages, an awkward tension filled the awkwardness was palpable asair. Blake unsurprisingly matched, fitting Anthony's description. With, had no choice but to relent, Blake concede. He chuckled, "GuessI suppose that makes you 'Little bro' then."
"Sure, that"That works for me," Anthony repliedagreed without demur, owninghesitation, accepting his identity as Evelyn Jacob, an unalterableimmutable truth.
Anthony gestured for them to sit before headingretreating to the kitchen to cook.prepare a meal. Evelyn stood uprose to helpassist him, leaving Blake alone in the living room.
In theThe rustic courtyard, was caressed by a gentle breeze carried, carrying the intoxicating scentsfragrance of the surrounding flora, an allure that a temptation no one could resist.
No wonderBlake could see why Evelyn couldn't bear parting withwas so attached to this place. Had he grown upbeen raised here, Blakehe suspected he'dhe would feel the same way.
Lost in his reverie, the .His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps byapproaching the door snapped Blake back to reality.. It must be the mother and daughter Joseph had mentioned.
The newcomers laid eyes on him, hesitated momentarily upon seeing him, then recognized:recognition dawned, "You must be Evelyn's father?"
Blake nodded in affirmation, "That's me."
"I'm Arianna, and this here is Fangfang, my cousindaughter, Emily. First time. This is our first meeting, and you show upyou've come empty-handed?" AriannaArianna's irritation was visibly irked, havingevident. She had been under the impression fromled to believe by her daughter that Evelyn hailedcame from a wealthy family.
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