Chapter 127
Chapter 127:
“Kristine, there is something I came to Gridron to talk to you about p>
A hint of curiosity surfaced as she met his gaze. “What is it p>
She could not imagine what matter would require such a serious conversation between them.
Looking straight into Kristine’s clear eyes, Asher felt an unexpected wave of guilt — even though he had not lied to her.
𝖲h𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝘆𝘰u𝗋 f𝘢vо𝘳i𝘵𝗲𝗌 𝖿𝗿𝗼𝗆
“Do you still remember the day we went to City Hall to register the marriage p>
Without hesitation, Kristine answered, “Of course I remember. What about it p>
Asher began, “That day at the City Hall, we p>
“Mr. Edwards!” Tripp entered briskly with a phone in hand. “Your grandfather is calling p>
Without delay, Asher accepted the device, and the screen filled with his grandfather’s kindly smiling face. “Grandpa p>
A broad smile spread across Collen Edwards’ face. “Has the conservator already delivered the vase p>
Before Asher had the chance to respond, Collen’s attention shifted past him and his eyes brightened. “Asher, who is the young lady behind you? Why have you not introduced her yet? You have stayed in Gridron for quite some time now. Is it because of her p>
Clearing his throat, Asher replied calmly. “Grandpa, she is the conservator who repaired your vase. Her name is Kristine Green.” He lifted the phone slightly so the camera focused on her.
Collen’s grin widened as he took a closer look. “You are Lincoln Green’s daughter, correct p>
Surprise flickered across her face. “You knew my father p>
“Your father was among the most respected collectors in the antiques world. Anyone serious about rare artifacts knew his name. We agreed to the engagement with the Palmer family back then largely because of the regard we held for your father. If he had not passed away so unexpectedly p>
For a brief moment, Kristine’s expression dimmed.
Catching the shift, Asher reached out and gently took the phone back. “Grandpa, the restoration is already complete, but we have not examined the vase properly yet. Why don’t you look at it now p>
“That works for me p>
Shortly after, the three of them gathered in the living room. Tripp lifted the lid from the box Kristine had carried in, and as the vase was revealed — its condition flawless, impossible to tell it had ever been broken — a trace of quiet admiration passed through Asher’s steady gaze.
Watching through the screen, Collen reacted with visible shock, his eyes widening. “It is truly restored. Kristine, how did you accomplish this?” His voice carried genuine curiosity, not mere courtesy.
Sensing his earnest interest, Kristine spoke openly and walked him through every stage of the restoration in careful detail.
Nearby, Asher listened without a word, a faint smile gradually forming at the corner of his lips.
At the same time, Colton arrived at the villa in Crestwood. Rather than stepping out immediately, he opened the car door and stayed seated, pressing his fingers against his temples more than once.