After opening his phone, he saw a message from Old Madam Lancaster, one with an address in the outskirts of Crestfall and a few words to reassure him not to worry about his identity being revealed.
It was then that Julian Lancaster remembered that Old Master Lancaster wanted to convalesce, saying the rural air and environment were better. They bought a small countryside house hoping it would serve as a retreat for Old Master Lancaster, though he was still a bit too busy to move in.
However, even though no one lived there, it was always well maintained.
Old Madam Lancaster and Old Master Lancaster went there just to protect his identity from being exposed.
The tension in Julian Lancaster’s heart gradually eased; his grandmother was indeed good to him.
Now, there was no need to worry about his identity being revealed.
"What happened? Did something unexpected happen with your grandparents?" Nina Sinclair noticed the change in Julian Lancaster’s expression. Not knowing what had happened and fearing an unexpected event, she anxiously pulled at Julian for answers.
Julian Lancaster put down his phone, soothing her, "It’s nothing, don’t worry. It’s just Grandma asking what we want for dinner so she can prepare in advance."
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That was just an excuse Julian made up; he gently patted Nina Sinclair’s head and said, "Then we can think about it later. Let’s go, Grandpa and Grandma are waiting for us."
Julian Lancaster started the car and turned toward the outskirts of Crestfall.
About an hour and a half later, they arrived at their destination.
This was a suburb around Crestfall, with several scattered households, mostly elderly people now, as the younger ones had moved to the city for work.
The original owner of this house had gambled and incurred significant debts, resulting in a forced mortgage. Later, the Lancaster Family bought it because the surrounding environment seemed nice, and they didn’t make any changes except to renovate the small courtyard.
To blend with the surrounding environment, they did not overdo it with luxury.
Instead, it had a genuine pastoral feel.
The car stopped in the small courtyard; Julian Lancaster opened the door and stepped out, helping Nina Sinclair out of the car.
Nina Sinclair looked around curiously at the small courtyard.
So this is where Julian’s grandparents live? The environment looks quite nice.
"Julian, Nina, you’re here, come in and sit down," Old Madam Lancaster came out from the house, warmly and kindly greeting Julian and Nina Sinclair.
Julian Lancaster: "Grandma."
Nina Sinclair followed suit and called, "Grandma."
The smile on Old Madam Lancaster’s face didn’t fade upon seeing Julian and Nina Sinclair, her wrinkles deepening with joy. She said with a smile, "Alright, come in quickly, your grandpa has been waiting for you."
Then, Julian Lancaster took Nina Sinclair’s hand and led her inside the house.
Old Master Lancaster was sitting in a chair and, upon hearing the approaching sounds of Nina and Julian, didn’t even lift his eyes.
"Grandpa, I’m here," Julian Lancaster called out.
Nina Sinclair followed, calling out as well.
Old Madam Lancaster, knowing how happy Old Master Lancaster was about Julian’s visit but still seeing his solemn expression, couldn’t help but say, "Oh, Julian’s here, why are you still wearing that stern face?"
At this point, Old Master Lancaster let out a light hum, finally lifting his eyes to glance at Nina Sinclair and Julian Lancaster.