Be responded, "Mhmm."


    "Oh my goodness... How is my little angel so talented? Unlike my grandson, who knows nothing but how to make money!" Nigel said as he pinched Be''s nose affectionately.


    Justin''s face turned sour as he watched them. Not only was this old man belittling him, but he was also touching his woman.


    The three of them huddled together, watching closely what was happening on the screen.


    Be felt a surge of anger as she watched the young couple being mistreated, her throat burning and her fists clenching.


    "Grandpa, should we go over there now?" Justin asked in a strained voice, his breath catching in his chest.


    Nigel''s expression became serious. "Let''s wait just a bit longer."


    Both the young couple looked surprised.


    "Since Ryan wants to marry my granddaughter, this will undoubtedly be a difficult test for him," Nigel said.


    Although he cared deeply for his granddaughter, Nigel was also a practical man.


    "They''ve only taken the first step and are already facing such significant obstacles. There will likely be more trouble in the future. This time, I want to see how much Ryan truly loves Carrie and if he is capable of protecting my beloved granddaughter. From what I know, the Hoffman family is not so different from the Iverson family. They''re like wolf dens. If Carrie marries him, I need to be sure that he can ensure a secure future for her before I can entrust her to him."


    Be and Justin looked at each other, feeling deeply touched.


    This showed the genuine love and care an elder had for the younger generation. Through his actions, Ryan had finally gained Nigel''s approval.


    Nigel yelled, "You don''t know how to be a father, so I''ll do it for you!"


    The old man did not spare Gregory another nce. Instead, he smiled kindly and beckoned to the young couple. "Carrie, Ryan,e over here to Grandpa."


    Ryan took a deep breath and walked toward Nigel, holding onto his petite partner''s shoulder.


    "Grandpa..." Carrie''s eyes were swollen from crying, but she still looked obedient and adorable, making people feel even more heartbroken.


    Nigel responded with a sigh, feeling a pang in his heart. He took his granddaughter''s hand and held it tightly. "My dear, favorite granddaughter, you''ve suffered too much." Carrie shook her head tearfully. "No, Grandpa..."


    ''My favorite granddaughter.'' Bethany shook with anger as she heard those words.


    It seemed like all Bethany''s efforts to please her grandfather over the past few years had been for nothing. Whether it was about love or family, Bethany felt like a loser and was utterly crushed.


    Nigel''s heavy gaze fixed on Ryan again. "Ryan, from now on, I''ll leave my granddaughter to you. You must take good care of my granddaughter and treat her like a queen, willing to do anything for her. Are you able to do it?"


    "Grandpa... I am."Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    QUA


    With three fingers raised, Ryan''s voice trembled as tears filled his red eyes. "swear to you, to the heavens,


    I''ll love Carrie forever, until the end of time. Otherwise..."


    Before he could get the words out, Carrie sneaked up and silenced him by covering his mouth.


    "I get it, Ryan," Carrie said. "You don''t have to say anything else."


    Meanwhile, as Be secretly wiped away her tears, Justin hugged her gently from behind and whispered in her ear.