Aiden Taylor knew that Michael Linton made sense, and he could also understand Sophia Wood’s resentment towards the Taylor Family, but he still insisted on his own thoughts, aiming to have Lily Turner recognize her ancestry as soon as possible.
"I understand everything you said, but I still want Lily to return to the Taylor Family as soon as possible." He paused, then continued, "I hope you can help me; Lily is Daxton’s daughter, after all."
He really needed Michael Linton’s help. With Michael’s assistance, this matter might proceed more smoothly.
"Aiden! You don’t even need to ask; I would help regardless. Lily is not only Daxton’s daughter, but she is also my niece-in-law now." Michael Linton spoke sincerely, for the sake of allowing his deceased good brother to rest in peace, and for his nephew’s happiness. He was determined to put his heart and soul into this.
Aiden Taylor looked at Michael Linton and could tell he was serious, as there wasn’t a hint of insincerity on his face.
"Thank you!"
Aiden Taylor reached out and patted Michael Linton’s shoulder, expressing his gratitude in that one gesture.
"Aiden! You’re too polite; there’s no need for that between us, especially since it’s what I should do in the first place." Michael Linton’s expression was earnest at this moment, and his tone was very serious. This matter was a serious one for him, and he couldn’t afford any carelessness.
Aiden Taylor just smiled and didn’t respond further. He and Michael Linton reached a unanimous decision for Lily Turner to return to the Taylor Family as soon as possible.
The two chatted for a while longer before getting up and leaving the restaurant, each driving back home.
"What are you doing in the yard? Enjoying the breeze?"
After driving home, Michael Linton saw Easton Holmes strolling in the yard. He knew his nephew was waiting for him, but as he got out of the car, he pretended not to know and teased Easton with a joke.
Easton Holmes wasn’t in the mood for jokes. Seeing Michael Linton coming over, he straightforwardly said, "Uncle, be honest with me, was tonight’s dinner with Lily a setup for Lily to meet Uncle Aiden?"
He had wanted to ask during dinner, but Lily Turner was present then; he knew his uncle wouldn’t have answered truthfully.
"...You figured it out?"
Michael Linton thought he had hidden it well, but to his surprise, Easton Holmes had seen through it. He couldn’t pinpoint where he slipped up.
"I sensed it during dinner."
Easton Holmes’s answer took Michael by surprise again, but before he could voice his doubts, he heard Easton continue, "Why does Uncle Aiden want to see Lily? I want the truth!"
His expression turned serious, his dark eyes fixed intently on the person in front of him, waiting for an honest and clear answer.
Michael Linton stared at Easton Holmes for a long time before he slowly spoke, "Do you still remember your Uncle Daxton?"
He didn’t directly answer his nephew’s question but instead asked another one.
"Of course, I remember. But what does this have to do with Uncle Daxton?" Upon hearing Michael Linton’s words, Easton Holmes immediately asked, and as soon as he asked, he suddenly realized something. With an emotional outburst, he grabbed Michael Linton’s arm, "Lily isn’t Daxton’s child, is she?"