Chapter 14

Although the Old Master's hair had turned white with age, he still exuded an air of elegance and refinement. Rita walked into the room. She only took a glance at him and her eyes were wet. The Old Master was aged and his movements were not very agile. He managed to set down his teacup and greet Rita with a trembling hand, "Rita?" Tears streamed down Rita's face as she hurriedly made her way to his side. She knelt down, rested her head on his lap, and stifled her sobs. "Grandpa, it's me." "You're finally back." The old man ran his fingers through her hair and sighed with relief. "It's good that you're back. It's good." Rita thought of the scene when she was first brought to the Wallis family by Old Master. She had lost everything, but the Old Master had become her sanctuary. With him by her side, she felt safe and secure. He meant a home to her. The touch of his hand on her hair was enough to heal all her wounds. The butler, who had been silently observing the heartwarming reunion, was also moved. "Lady Rita, the Old Master couldn't be happier now that you've returned. You don't know how much he suffered during your absence." Every night, he sat by the window, gazing out into the darkness, hoping and waiting for Rita's return. Rita sobbed. "Grandpa, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." The old man patted her head and said, "It's alright, you're back now. That's all that matters. It's Grandpa's fault. Your grandmother entrusted you to me before she died, but I failed her. And about Nelson... I'm sorry, Rita." Ever since Rita disappeared, the old man had banned Nelson from entering the old house. Back then, he felt that he was in poor health. He was afraid that when he left in the future, no one would take care of Rita, so he let his grandson marry her. He thought that marriage could ensure Rita would be properly protected by the Wallis family. Unexpectedly, it was this marriage that brought the greatest pain to Rita. Rita listened to the old man's words, and her eyes were full of tears. "No, grandpa, it's me who is unfilial." She hadn't been able to stay by his side to take care of him all these years. As she lay with her head on his lap, she could feel her grandfather's legs trembling slightly, a sign of his poor health over the years. "It's all right, Rita. As long as you're alive, grandpa will be happy." The old man's love for Rita surpassed that of any other descendant of the Wallis family. Except for Sienna, who had no objections to this, the others harbored some resentment. Therefore, Nelson soon knew about Rita's whereabout. When Ken reported the news to him, Nelson's face darkened. There weren't many people in the old house who were fond of Rita, and her mother especially hated her. If she went back now, wouldn't she be walking into the lion's den? "Postpone the follow-up schedules. Get a car ready. I want to go back to the old house," Nelson made a quick decision. "But you have an appointment with Miss Bach for tonight, she..." Ken said. Before he could finish his words, he saw the expression on his boss's face. He said nothing more and arranged for the car. When Nelson arrived, the servants had already begun serving the dishes. His return after three years caused a stir in the house, and the atmosphere suddenly changed. When Emma saw him, her face turned cold. "Why are you back?" Nelson was silent. He hadn't been home for so many years, and aside from not being favored by his grandfather, he had not been welcomed by his mother either. Strangely, when Rita was still in the Wallis family, Emma didn't like her very much. But after she disappeared, Emma didn't show any good attitude to those who were involved in that accident, including her own son. While Nelson was lost in thought, Rita helped the old man down the stairs. When she saw Nelson standing in the hall, she was a little surprised. Didn't Sienna say that he hadn't returned to the old house for three years? Why was he here now? "Is it because he knows that I'm here? So he is afraid that I'll affect the harmony in his family?" thought Rita. Just as she was deep in thought, she heard the old man's angry roar. "I thought I made it clear you weren't wanted here. Get lost!" Rita, "..." Nelson, "..."