Chapter 1430 All Set Up by Wynter
After learning the full story from Wynter, Reuben had come to understand one thing despite some unanswered questions-Marie had never been in the wrong in her marriage.
"From now on, do whatever you want. The divorce is behind you, and it's time to move forward." Reuben had always been a supportive elder. No matter how old Marie was, she was still his little girl in his eyes. "As for Fabian, I'll make sure he replaces a proper way to make amends."
The Whitman and Quinnell families had always been bound by their shared hardships during tumultuous times.
In his younger days, Reuben often disapproved of Fabian's business methods. Yet, the two of them were soulmates when it came to matters of principle.
Whenever Reuben had a dilemma, he'd call up Fabian and argue it out, knowing that things would be clearer by the next day.
But ever since the two families severed ties, Reuben had not encountered another friend with whom he shared such a deep, like-minded connection.
Upon returning this time and seeing her father, Marie felt not only deep regret but also a profound sense of guilt.
Isabella had passed, and Reuben had drifted from his closest friend and eventually became estranged. It was a double blow that weighed heavily on Reuben.
As people grew older, they yearned for those who shared in their triumphs and challenges. They would crave to talk to someone who would understand.
Marie was more overjoyed than anyone that Reuben had reconciled with Fabian.
Soon, a thought crossed her mind. "Dad, would you still have called Mr. Fabian if Wynter weren't in this situation?"
"Why would I call him for no reason? To piss myself off?" He suddenly paused as he spoke and looked over at Marie.
Marie nodded her head and her smile widened. "That child probably did it on purpose."
"That Wynter!" Reuben shook his head. A laugh he couldn't hold back bubbled in his throat. "She's the sharpest of them all. She roped both me and Fabian into this!"
Marie poured another cup of tea and pushed it over to Reuben. She was still laughing as she continued, " Well, she knew you'd worry about her and do anything for her. They say grandparents are always more affectionate. I saw it for myself today."
"Look at her! She's no different from when she was a child!" Reuben grumbled, though his eyes were full of genuine affection. "I should've kept her in Hawford back then and raised her myself."
Marie just smiled without saying a word. Both families had fought over who would take care of Wynter when she was born. They even had a childish argument about it. Now, thinking back, it was all just joyful memories.
"She wasn't alone in investing in the stock market." Reuben shifted the conversation. "Albert is following her into it as well."
Though Reuben didn't know Wynter that well, his eldest grandson was a different story.
Among the younger generation, Albert was known to be calm, outstanding, and level-headed. On top of that, finance was his strong suit. His predictions on stocks and funds were professional.
Reuben found it unlikely that Albert was playing along with Wynter's antics.
"Those two are definitely setting something up." Reuben chuckled. "Just wait and see. I'm curious what kind of surprise my grandson and granddaughter are planning together."
The outside world could never guess Reuben's stand in all this. After all, he always claimed he was recovering from an illness no matter who came to visit.
And it was true. Everyone knew Reuben's health wasn't great. There were even whispers suggesting that it was clear he couldn't manage without Evan.
The only clear stance was that Cyrus had withdrawn from the land investment deal. Instantly, all sorts of speculations began to surface.
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