Chapter 1430:
Still, securing a match with a daughter of the Astley family far surpassed Carl’s original expectations.
Given their elevated status, the Ford family could only respond with humility—offering the Astley daughter a life of comfort and unwavering respect. Beyond that, everything hinged on Jules’ behavior.
Jules, expression unreadable, rotated a chess piece between his fingers, his gaze locked on the board. “It’s just a procedure. I’ll go along with whatever she wants.”
The words were simple, even indifferent—but to Rachel, they landed like a slap.
Her face grew pale, and a shadow crept into her eyes.
Corrine, sensing Jules’ distant attitude, realized just how many challenges lay ahead for him and Rachel.
“Grandpa,” Corrine’s voice cut gently through the room. All heads turned toward her at once.
A chorus of warm smiles greeted her.
Carl beamed and beckoned her over with a wave. “Come here. Let me see if this trip made you any thinner.”
Jayden and Chelsea ended their calls and approached as well. “Corrine, when did you get back? Why didn’t you let Jules know to pick you up?”
Corrine replied, “I assumed Rachel and Jules were spending time together, so I chose not to interrupt.”
While speaking, she guided Rachel by the hand and added, “We stayed outside for a bit, so I didn’t have Leland announce my arrival.”
Her explanation helped ease Rachel’s discomfort. Though she was about to become Jules’ wife, Rachel was still inexperienced in love. With no prior connection to the Ford family, she couldn’t help but feel like an outsider amid their warm, bustling energy.
Corrine’s simple gesture—reaching for her hand—made her feel included.
Lᴀtєst ϲh𝓪ρtєrs ιn g𝒶l𝑛ovєls.𝓬0𝓶
Rachel had secretly observed the Ford family.
She knew the entire family held deep affection for Corrine, who carried a different surname. At first, Rachel had expected someone raised with such privilege to be entitled and difficult. But after meeting Corrine a few times, she realized Corrine lacked the usual airs and vanity associated with wealth. Corrine’s sincerity and simplicity made Rachel feel unexpectedly small in comparison.
When Corrine addressed Rachel so naturally in front of everyone, a flicker of surprise flashed across their faces, and for a split second, Jules’ composed expression faltered.
Earlier, there had been concerns that Corrine and Rachel might clash, but now it seemed those fears were unfounded and needlessly imagined.
In truth, as long as Rachel stayed on good terms with Corrine, Jules would always be mindful of her feelings.
Jules sat motionless, fiddling with a chess piece, his gaze fixed on the board before him.
Even without his military uniform, he still exuded the commanding presence of a soldier.
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Message from Noah: Have a great night, loved ones. God loves you and Noah wishes you all the best. ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ – ˵ ) ✧
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