Chapter 116

“Grandpa?” The voice was too familiar. It was the voice that protected her so many times in the past, so how could she forget? “I guess you still remember me.” Mr. Duval Sr. was touched; which could be heard through his voice. She couldn’t stand hearing Earnest sound sad. “Grandpa, what do you mean? You treated me like your own granddaughter, so how could I forget who you are?” “Let’s meet up then.” Ernest invited her, and she wasn’t going to reject it. She drove to the rendezvous point, which was the hotel where she and Rickard held their wedding. Since Rickard didn’t like her, and they had never rekindled, now seeing this place after all these years, it still looked the same. Hesper felt sad but she quickly snapped out of it. She opened the door to the room when Ernest smiled at her. “You’re here, kiddo.” The friendly smile warmed her heart. Hesper walked over and sat across him. “How have you been, Grandpa?” “I’m alright. I’m old and frail. I might die soon.” Ernest