Chapter 1516

"Hello," Claude said, trying to sound composed. "I see you've made it." Helen nodded gently, her brow furrowing slightly in a display of vulnerability. Seeing her like this melted Claude's heart. How could someone so young wear such a frown? Was she being mistreated by the Terzians? "I've always known Abraham was trouble. After pushing my daughter to her breaking point, he now dares to bully my granddaughter. Just wait; I'll make him pay!" he thought. Just as Claude was about to comfort "Kaylee", Katie cut in, "Hey Kaylee, don't you have any manners? Can't you even say 'happy birthday' to Grandpa?" Over the past two years, Kaylee and Claude had become so estranged that they hadn't exchanged a single word. Meanwhile, Katie flourished in the Haywell family, fully embracing her role as Claude's cherished granddaughter. Katie's voice dripped with sarcasm as she leaned in closer, whispering conspiratorially into Claude's ear, "Grandpa, you might not be aware, but Kaylee is pregnant!"