Chapter 43
Chapter 43:
Rupert flashed her a doting smile and held her hand.
Annabel’s first instinct was to pull her hand back. However, when she remembered the talk she had had with him outside, she forced herself to stay still and smiled back at him.
Bruce did not notice any awkwardness. He felt that the two of them already had feelings for each other, so he smiled with satisfaction.
At that moment, Jaxen came rushing in and announced, “Erica and Heather Norman are here p>
What? Erica was here?
With Heather?
A faint frown appeared on Annabel’s face when she saw the two women.
“Dad, how are you? Are you feeling better? Heather has been worried sick about you, so I brought her to visit you,” Erica said.
“Hello, Bruce.” Heather smiled sweetly. “I wanted to visit you when I heard you were sick, but I didn’t want to disturb you. I’m here now. It’s good to see that you are recovering well p>
The smile on Bruce’s face faded a little.
He knew very well that Heather had feelings for his grandson.
He also knew that his daughter-in-law, Erica, liked Heather and disliked Annabel just because she came from the countryside.
No one was good enough for Rupert like Annabel, as far as Bruce was concerned. He felt that Annabel was a thousand times better than Heather.
And that was a fact.
They only looked down on Annabel because they didn’t know who she really was.
“Mom, why are you here?” Rupert’s face was contorted with irritation when he saw Heather.
He had brought Annabel here to visit Bruce. Why did his mother show up with Heather today of all days?
“Why can’t I be here? Heather is a filial and well-mannered young girl. She has always wanted to visit. She happened to be free today, so we came together.” Erica smiled and nudged Heather toward Rupert.
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Taking the hint, Heather squeezed herself between Rupert and Annabel. She then pressed her side against Rupert shamelessly.
It was crystal clear to Annabel that Erica had brought Heather here to tell her off.
She pursed her lips and said nothing.
So, Erica disliked her this much?
With her eyes glistening with obsession, Heather held Rupert’s arm and said, “Rupert, my brother will be back from abroad in a few days. Let’s have a get-together then, okay p>
“I don’t have time,” Rupert refused coldly without hesitation.
“Why don’t you have time? Is it because of work?” Heather asked in a disappointed tone.
Rupert shook Heather’s hand off, went to Annabel, and wrapped his arm around her waist. “Annabel just came to Douburgh, so I have to show her around p>
After freezing for a moment, Annabel snuggled into Rupert’s arms and said sweetly, “Oh, baby. I want to go shopping. We should also go to some of the best restaurants, okay p>
“Anything for you, darling.” Rupert looked down at her dotingly.
Heather’s jaw dropped at the sight of these two being lovey-dovey. Her face turned green with envy. Still, she hid her jealousy, took out a small box, and held it out to Bruce.
“Bruce, I brought you some tonics. My grandfather had them shipped from abroad just for you,” Heather said, setting the box down on the table beside Bruce.