Chapter 96

Grandma's stubbornness knew no bounds. Her sharp voice echoed behind me as I walked out of the residence. "Find out everything about Lorraine. I want to know what makes her so special that Cole's fixated on her." She wasn't wrong—I had fought tooth and nail to marry Yvonne back then. And look where that got me. Now, she was hellbent on preventing me from choosing someone who didn't meet her arbitrary standards. Shaking off the irritation, I pulled out my phone and dialed Lorraine. "Are you feeling better?" I asked, keeping my tone casual. Her voice came through. It was soft but noticeably steadier than the last time we spoke. "Much better. Thanks for asking." The Sommerton family had been struggling recently, and I knew the East Harbor land had given them a lifeline. Even if it was temporary, it was enough to untangle the mess for now. "No need to thank me," I replied. The conversation fell into a lull. Neither of us said goodbye, but neither of us hung up either. The silence be