Chapter 631

Shelby lived alone in the cottage at the back of the Benton family's estate. On most days, few dared to disturb him, as his fiery temper was no joke. Despite his age, that temper hadn't mellowed in the slightest. If anything, it had worsened, making even his own family treat him like a ticking time bomb. Of course, while most avoided him out of fear, there were always exceptions, and Everett was one of them. As the one Shelby had high hopes for since he was young, Everett enjoyed a special status in the family and was deeply favored by his grandfather. When Everett and Hosea arrived at the cottage, they found Shelby sitting under the eaves, sipping tea and reading scriptures. It was hard not to be surprised by the sight. After all, cultivating peace of mind was about the last thing anyone would expect Shelby to do. Even Everett was shocked, so he asked cautiously, "Grandpa, are you okay?" He thought Shelby had been hit by some emotional blow to cause this sudden and unusual beha