True Fated Marriage (Grace and Heinz)
Chapter 1891

Hearing that, Heinz became a little calmer.

He still had Sebastian to talk with when he was going to be home.

However, Heinz still looked anxious.

After all, he was still concerned that Sylvia might be falling for the wrong guy, and he just couldn't get over it.

"Look at how anxious you are." Gary laughed. "Just wait for Sebastian and don't rush things. Beside, it does seem that Sylvia is acting a little different from the usual now, if something is really to happen because of you, you will only regret it."

Heinz had to agree that Gary was indeed mature in handling matters like that.

He was somehow convinced. He glanced at Gary and then changed the topic.

"When are you planning to change your last name to mine?"

Gary burst into laughter as he shifted his gaze. "Oh boy, why are you bringing this up again? I thought we've decided to leave this behind long ago."

"You might have already put this behind, but I can't. I care about this too much," Heinz said bluntly.

"Do you?" Gary chuckled. "I thought you only cared about Sylvia."

"Don't change the topic. I'm talking about your last name now," Heinz said in a low voice.

Gary looked awkward as he rubbed his eyebrow. "You're the one who changed the topic, aren't you? We were talking about your most beloved daughter." "You're my son too. Of course, I care about you the same," Heinz said solemnly, "Your mom is also considering changing her last name back to Yarbrough." "Is that so?" Gary was truly surprised. "Did my mom say that?"

"That's why you should probably change your last name back to mine too. Otherwise it will just be plain odd in the future," Heinz said with a smile as he looked at Gary. Gary was startled and asked, "When did she decide this?"

"Not long ago. Back on that day when you called me dad. She figured she should probably set an example herself and change her last name to Timothy's before expecting you to follow mine." Heinz finally sounded confident talking about that. "There's no logic in that. It's her freedom and right to change her last name, and I'm perfectly fine with using Smith as my last name. Moreover, it's a lengthy process to change my last name. Anyway, it's been on my ID for so long, and I'm comfortable with using Smith. I might actually not be able to get used to it if I changed it suddenly," Gary said.

"You'll slowly get used to it," Heinz said.

"Forget it, I think I won't be changing mine," Gary said deliberately as he took in and judged Heinz's expression.

He knew very well that Heinz would never move on from that.

"No." Heinz frowned. "You can't use Smith as your last name. You have nothing to do with them."

"It is still mom's adoptive family's last name," Gary said.

"These are all just excuses." Heinz snorted. "Why don't you tell me why you wouldn't follow my last name?"

"Let me think."

Gary blinked his eyes and said to Heinz, "Well, if I have to give a reason, I prefer being called Gary Smith over Gary Jones. I think it sounds better. Is this a good enough reason for you? I can't decide on anything that goes against my preference."

Heinz sneered. "Is this a joke to you?"

"Not at all." Gary laughed. "Why would I be joking around? Come on, dad, let's not get too hung up over this last name issue. I really don't think it's a problem."

"It is not a problem with you, but it is with me," Heinz said in a deep voice, "I am very upset about this. It bothers me deep down."

"You're making it sound more serious than it actually is." Gary laughed again.

Heinz glanced at him. "How is this not serious? You don't even know how it feels to be me."

"I will understand if you tell me," Gary said.

"You are our eldest son. It only makes sense for you to follow my last name," Heinz said.

"This is because of your male chauvinism, isn't it?" Gary asked.

Heinz knew that it wouldn't be that easy to convince Gary, hence he asked instead, "Gary, if Celeste gave birth to your child, would you let them follow Celeste's family name instead?" Gary pouted. "You're really good at this."

"See, you won't like that to happen either. Try to put yourself in my shoes, then you'll understand how I feel." Heinz felt like he could finally be hopeful about it.

However, Gary said, "I still think we should just forget about this. I hate putting myself in another's shoes. I'm fine in my own shoes."

"Are you trying to irritate me?" Heinz was annoyed.

"How can you blame me when you're so easily irritated yourself?" Gary asked.

"Get lost. I am already having too much on my plate lately. I don't need you troubling me any further." Heinz looked at him. "Gary Jones is a nicer name. Just change it."

"Let's talk about it again some other day," Gary replied.

Heinz suddenly stood up.

"Where are you going?" Gary asked.

"Let's wait for Sebastian outside, and have a talk while waiting," Heinz said.

Gary had no choice but to stand up. "I really do think you're getting older and bossier. Fine, I'll take a walk with you, but that's just because I'm just doing what the eldest son should do." Heinz snorted. "Changing your last name is the perfect example of what the eldest son should do. That's how you take up your responsibility and be filial."

They then walked out together.

They intended to wait outside for Sebastian.

Meanwhile, at school.

It was almost time for night study.

Senior students tended to be busier with their homework.

Sylvia had been studying hard upon returning to school.

She had been wondering how she should bring it up to Sebastian so that he could give in and let her have the chance to rank first in the finals.

After school, Sebastian was about to go back home.

Sylvia knew that it was her chance. She hurried to his class and looked inside.

Sebastian was packing his stuff unhurriedly and was about to leave as he carried his backpack.

He looked up and saw Sylvia by the door.

"Sylvia?" He called out.

"Sebastian, let's discuss something," Sylvia said in a pleasant tone.

"You never sound that nice at normal times. It seems like you have a favor to ask of me," Sebastian said faintly, "Tell me what it is."

Sylvia looked outside and said in a low voice, "Let's talk outside."

Sebastian nodded. "Okay, let's go."

They walked out of the class building and headed further away.

Sebastian looked at her coldly and said, "Just tell me already. What's there to be so mysterious about?"

"Sebastian, let me ask you something. If I work really, really hard, can I rank first in our grade?" Sylvia asked.

Without even a frown, Sebastian replied right away, "Impossible."

"D*mn it, why do you have to be this harsh?" Sylvia looked defeated and showed her true colors. "Why can't I rank first?"

Sebastian looked at her with a smile. "That's because I won't give in and let you beat me."

Sylvia immediately looked dejected. "Sebastian, just help me out this time and give in to me. Let me rank first, all right?"

"Why should I give in to you?" Sebastian asked.

"I'm your sister," Sylvia replied.

"And?" Sebastian was not convinced and asked ruthlessly.

He already tolerated all the troubles she created over the years. How could she expect him to go easy on her and let her rank first? Did she think it was that easy to rank first? Sebastian wasn't planning to do so.

He was still clueless about Sylvia's intention. Since when was she interested in getting the first place?

Something wasn't quite right.

Noticing that she took in a deep breath, Sebastian narrowed his eyes and looked even firmer with his decision.

"Sebastian, don't be so serious about this first." Sylvia smiled and continued to talk to him in a pleasant tone. "It's just this one time. Just let me get the first place this time and I promise I'll listen to you from

now on."

"You never keep your promises." Sebastian snorted. "You don't have any credibility with me to say this."

"Sebastian, I'm sorry," Sylvia apologized again. "Don't say that. I was just too immature back then when I was small."

"You don't even sound genuine in this apology. Sylvia, do you even know how traumatized your victims are? I can't trust you at all." Sebastian smiled as he patted her shoulder. "You will never rank first this year, but maybe you'll get a chance next year if you work hard enough."

Sebastian was about to leave as he said that.

"Wait, Sebastian." Sylvia immediately grabbed his sleeve. "Come on, just hear me out. I promise I'll do whatever you want me to do if you agree to help me rank first this time."