Chapter 1172
Chapter 1172:
Annabel held the last piece in her hand, but she looked unhappy the entire time. Rupert had noticed it long ago, and finally he asked, “What’s wrong with you? Why do you look so off today p>
Annabel shook her head, helpless. Since morning, she’d had an ominous feeling—as if something serious was about to happen—yet she couldn’t explain why.
She hesitated, then spoke slowly. “I don’t know why, but I feel really nervous today. I have this strange feeling that our engagement ceremony won’t go as smoothly as we expect p>
Rupert fell silent for a moment. He assumed she felt this way because she’d been too busy lately and under too much pressure. He lifted his hand, stroked her head tenderly, and reassured her. “Don’t worry, okay? I’ve taken care of everything. You don’t have to think too much. You’ve been too busy with work recently, haven’t you? Or are you exhausted from designing clothes p>
Even with Rupert’s reassurance, the uneasiness in Annabel’s chest didn’t fade. She met his eyes and forced a smile. She didn’t want him to worry, so she decided to change the subject. “Never mind. I’m just overthinking. I’m fine. Don’t worry about me p>
“Alright, alright.” Rupert’s tone softened. “Just stay home. You don’t have to work if you don’t want to. We’re getting engaged soon. The only thing you need to do right now is prepare to be a beautiful bride. If you don’t want to work in the future, I’ll support you. Benton Group is rich, and I can take very good care of you p>
The thought that he was finally going to be with Annabel made Rupert genuinely happy. He loved her deeply, and he didn’t want her to be burdened by anything.
Rupert rose with Annabel and asked, “By the way, you said you missed Grandpa not too long ago, right? Should we go visit our grandfathers together? I bet they’re getting along great p>
Annabel nodded. Leonard and Bruce had been friends for years, so it was only natural that they got along well.
They gathered their things and headed out. When they arrived at the house, they happened to catch the servant watering the flowers.
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“Where’s Grandpa?” Rupert asked.
The servant smiled warmly. “Mr. Benton is playing chess with Mr. Hewitt in the study. They’ll be overjoyed to see you p>
A faint smile tugged at Rupert’s lips. As he and Annabel reached the study door, they overheard Leonard’s triumphant voice.
“Got your bishop p>
They exchanged amused grins. Rupert lifted his hand and knocked.
“Come in,” came the reply from inside. Rupert took Annabel’s hand and led her into the room.
“Grandpa,” Rupert and Annabel said in unison.
Bruce and Leonard looked up, their faces lighting with delight at the sight of them. “Come in, come in. We were just talking about you earlier. Why didn’t you tell us you were coming p>
“We wanted to surprise you,” Annabel said with a smile. The uneasiness in her chest melted the moment she saw her grandfather.
Leonard had raised her, and the bond between them ran deep.
His expression softened at the sight of her, the lines around his eyes making him look even gentler.