Chapter 264 Mary's Choice

Once alone, all those negative emotions started surfacing. Vincent's father knew about the York family's situation and would come over every day to play chess with Charles. Despite their age difference, they had plenty to talk about and shared hobbies. They got along well. When Vincent's father came over, Caroline would come along too. This way, Charles had Vincent's father to play chess and drink tea with, discuss calligraphy, while little Ivan had Caroline with him. Caroline would take him out to play with other kids his age. Although Ivan still seemed aloof and unwilling to play with others, he enjoyed going out, so he seemed in a good mood. At least when Isabella returned home in the evening, he wouldn't be as unruly. Isabella learned about Mary's final choice from Vincent that day. She didn't feel surprised at all. In fact, when she tried to advise Mary, she knew there was a high probability Mary wouldn't consider her words. She knew Mary too well. Even though she couldn