Chapter 179 The Old Man Considers

“Grandpa, I…” Yvonne started speaking and her eyes grew red. The old man jumped as she cried profusely. “What’s wrong with you, why are you crying all of a sudden? I haven’t mistreated you, have I?” “I know, I just… it’s just…” “What is it? Go on, don’t leave me hanging here!” said the old man as he anxiously stamped his cane on the floor. The girl’s cries made the old man grow even more anxious by the minute and it was making him go nuts. Yvonne wiped her nose and said, “I’m sorry for my behavior, I should’ve held back my tears.” “It’s fine, now get on with what you were about to say,” said the old man as he helplessly gestured to her to speak. With a nod, Yvonne wiped away her tears and took a deep breath as if to muster up the courage. Suddenly, she knelt down in front of the old man on her knees. Both the old man and Frederick who was standing behind him were completely stunned. “What is the meaning of this, little girl?” The old man hurriedly tried to pull her up. Yvonne was tota