Her Backbone and Support Arnold let out a mournful cry, looking quite shaken. He regarded me with a hint of skepticism. "You have your ownpany? Doing what? Tell me." "Construction," I blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.


    n ? ] pill  You? Construction? Sure enough, Arnold was astonished.


    "What kind of construction work can a delicate girl like you do?" I chuckled, "It was a twist of fate. Once I got into this field, there was no turning back." Ardie was also intrigued. "I can''t believe it. You''re such a delicate girl, and you''re into construction and


    development?"  Arnold quickly said to me, "Give the | work to him. He''s a rugged man who should do construction. You can just  run the business. In the future, we''ll be  a powerful team, with me in the field,  and you managing the business from  the office."  As immediately interjected, "Arnold, are you trying to poach her? What do you mean, ''you can run the business''? She''s my wife. If she wants to be in charge, it''ll be for the business of the Pierce family. She can do whatever she wants. You haven''t even figured out the Beringer family''s business yet, and you''re making grandma carry the weight at the age of 80. You''re still so young, so you better wait until you stand on your own beforeing to boast to her."


    After saying that, As pulled me over and embraced me as if he was afraid someone would snatch me away. I was quite speechless, feeling utterly awkward.


    Grandma Rose poked Arnold''s forehead. "Did you hear that?"  ""Chlo, I also spend most of my time in Sris. When youe over, contact me. We have a house there, and you don''t have to stay elsewhere." Ardie really seemed like a good elder brother.


    The servants came to announce that dinner was ready.


    The family was truly harmonious.


    When they heard I already had a daughter, Grandma Rose eximed, "Oh my goodness! Why didn''t you bring her?" |


    This statement left Arnold''s jaw dropping in astonishment. It took him awhile to regain hisposure and ask, "Whose child is that?”  I gave a concise exnation of the real situation. Although it was hard to bring up, I didn''t want to hide anything from this family. However they perceived me, I wanted to face it with honesty, even if it meant they might look down on me.


    As understood my feelings and held my hand firmly.


    "Don''t feel pressured. This isn''t your fault. Our family is very understanding," Grandma Rose noticed my embarrassment andforted me. "You should have brought the little girl today, and let us adore her. It''s been years since the


    Beringer family had a little one running around in the house.” Archie spoke up, "I have a meeting in Foswood tomorrow that willst all day. Since we''re already family, As, you bring the Hartz family over tomorrow before I return to Sris. I want to see them before I leave, especially the little girl."  As nodded, "Sure. I''ll make arrangements for that."  "Also, now that I''ve epted Chlo as my daughter, I need a reassuring answer from you. Are you genuinely sincere about this child?" Archie looked at As solemnly.


    I truly didn''t expect Archie to ask As for such an explicit assurance. I sat up straight, suddenly feeling nervous.


    Grandma Rose grabbed my hand and


    also looked at As.


    The atmosphere instantly became solemn, and I could hear my own heart pounding.


    "Grandma Rose, Uncle Archie, since I''ve brought Chlo to meet you, I''m serious about her. She is the woman for me and I will never let her go in this lifetime." As''s response was resolute. My emotions suddenly became somewhat uncontroble, and I couldn''t help but choke back a sob as tears streamed down my face.


    ""Okay, you must remember the words you said in front of me today. Chlo, don''t be sad. Since you have the fate to be my daughter, I will take charge of this matter for you. Our family can match any noble or influential families out there!" Archie''s tone was


    extremely affectionate and somewhat arrogant.


    I really didn''t expect this family to be so protective of me. Just a few days ago, I could only watch various news about Archie on TV. I never imagined that at this moment, he would be so dominant, preventing me from being mistreated.


    Fate was truly peculiar.


    "That''s right. If he dares to abandon you, you just tell me... uh, tell the family, I''ll take charge of this matter." Arnold chimed in, and I couldn''t help butugh, though my voice carried a tinge of tears.


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    After dinner, I talked with Grandma Rose and Arnold, while As, Archie, and Ardie went to the study. They didn''te down for a long time, and


    it was alreadyte when we bid  farewell.


    On the way back, As held me in his arms the entire time. I was also deeply moved, not wanting to leave his  embrace. I couldn''t shake the feeling  that As was keeping something from me.


    The secret between us was bing clearer and more profound.