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She had been with him for so long, but she had never heard such a long utterance from him.
“You’re both busy, so I don’t want to trouble you. I know my way even when I’m alone.” Analise patted Julian’s hand, looking content.
“It’s no trouble at all. If you say that, Grandma, are you treating your grandson-in-law as an outsider?” Julian’s voice turned a little sterner as he said seriously.
Analise hastily waved her hands. “No, no, of course not! I’m just scared that you’re busy, so – “
Julian interrupted her and said word-by-word, “No matter how busy we may be, you take priority. You’ll never be in our way.”
Analise nodded, her smile so wide that she couldn’t close her mouth.
During dinner, Julian took great care of Analise, so much so that Maya didn’t have the chance to help out.
When Maya looked at Julian, there was gratefulness in her eyes and also admiration.
He was too good at acting.
If she hadn’t reminded him about it before, she wouldn’t know that this was all an act.
After dinner, Maya cleaned up the table, then got up and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Julian, who never did house chores in his life, broke the record when he asked her for a tablecloth to wipe the table with.
“No, it’s okay, I’ll deal with that. Go and chat with Grandma.” Maya gripped the tablecloth in her hands tightly, a look of terror on her face.
“If I’m just chilling while her granddaughter busies around, she’ll feel uncomfortable about it,” Julian explained, then reached out his hand.
When Maya thought about it, she felt that it made sense. After some hesitation, she passed the tablecloth to him.
Then, she asked carefully, “Do… Do you know how to wipe the table?”
Julian was speechless.
Her words were more or less insulting. Julian ignored her and went out with the tablecloth.
As Analise watched Julian wipe the table, then sweep and mop the floor in an orderly manner, the smile on her face grew in satisfaction.
By the looks of it, her darling granddaughter was pampered by her grandson-in-law.
If not, why would a noble young master from a rich family do household chores like this?
After mopping the floor, Julian finally chatted with Analise.
Just a few words from him were enough to make Analise smile happily.
From the kitchen, Maya glanced at them from time to time. When she made sure that Analise was truly happy, she secretly let out a sigh of relief.
When she had cleaned up and walked out with a plate of fruit, Julian had already coaxed Analise to go to bed.
Right at that moment, Julian’s phone rang. He hastily set it to silent mode, then pointed outside.
Maya’s house was small and not soundproofed, so she nodded when she understood what he meant: he wanted to go outside to answer the call.
Julian carefully got up and walked toward the balcony.
Seeing the tall man walking gingerly, Maya pursed her lips and completely suppressed the emotions raging in her eyes.
It’s all an act.
If she thought it was real, she would be the fool here.
Maya sat on the couch, waiting quietly for Julian to come back from his call. As soon as the balcony door opened, she shot up instinctively. “Um, are you going to hold a video conference now? Shall I send you back?”
Julian lowered his gaze and glanced intently at her, then turned and looked at the clock on the wall. “It’s starting in 10 minutes, so I won’t make it if I head back now. Do you have a computer?”
Maya hastily said, “Yes.”
However, the study was close to the room Analise was staying in; therefore, fearing that the noise would disturb Analise, Maya suggested after a moment of hesitation, “Do you mind holding the meeting in my bedroom?”
Julian walked toward her bedroom. “No problem.”
Maya then hastily went to her bedroom and cleaned out a space on the desk for him.
Julian noticed Maya yawning a few times in a row. “If you’re tired, just go to sleep. The meeting may take a long time.”
This meant that he would be staying over for the night.
Maya didn’t protest that. Instead, it was even good news to her. If not, she would have to tell Analise more lies tomorrow.
After Julian’s meeting started, Maya quietly hid herself. She washed up, then grabbed her blankets and set up a mattress on the floor.
The next morning, Maya felt her body hurting all over as she returned to the studio in Julian’s car. Then, she slumped onto the chair. “Why do you look like you’re dying? Weren’t you going to get divorced? Why don’t you look happy?” Luna asked.
Maya sighed. “Julian and I were about to sign the divorce agreement in the morning, but now, we didn’t get to sign it, and I have to beg Julian not to leave.”
I fear Grandma wouldn’t be able to take it.
“Grandma came?” When Luna understood what was going on, she was surprised at first, but then she quickly pouted. “Are you thinking of faking it forever? Grandma is quite smart, you know.”
Of course, Maya knew that. She said in exasperation, “We’ll keep that up for now. She’s been in ill health lately, and she lost quite a lot of weight. She came over just to see if Julian and I are getting along, so if I told her that Julian and I filed a divorce, she wouldn’t be able to take it. I want to spend a few more years with her, after all.”
Luna rubbed her chin, then pointed out, “Hm, then you have to remind Julian to stay away from Homewrecker Palmer. If not, if he was found cheating on you, everyone will be hospitalized.”
Analise might seem gentle, but if anyone dared to bully Maya, she would fight tooth and nail for her granddaughter.
When Maya was around five years old, she was almost kidnapped. Analise was the one who held a scythe in her hand and ran after the kidnappers relentlessly.
The kidnappers ran out of energy in the chase, so they had no choice but to abandon Maya.
In the end, they were beaten up by Analise. If the police hadn’t held the older woman back, those people might already be dead.
Ever since then, everyone in the area knew that Analise wasn’t one to be messed with, so Maya was also affected by the reputation. Not many would dare to pick on Maya in all those years.
Maya chuckled. “The house I’m living in is on a higher floor. Can you keep a lookout for a small house with nice surroundings that is on a lower floor in the community? Now that she’s here, I don’t intend on letting her go home, so I want to let her live in a more comfortable place. I’ll transfer the money to you later.”
Luna agreed decisively. “Your grandma is as good as mine. Don’t worry about the house. I promise I’ll get it done.”
Maya felt her heart warming up. “If Grandma meets you, she’ll be so happy.”
Luna said in glee, “Of course! Who would hate a capable and cool goddaughter? I haven’t met Grandma in a while, so I miss her too.”
Maya smiled. “You’re so arrogant.”
It was time to clock out. Julian’s phone call came right on the dot. Maya frowned as she rubbed her sore neck, then answered it hesitantly. “What’s the matter?”
