Love Comes Secretly After Their Contract Marriage novel Chapter 88

Henry noticed it too and subconsciously took a step forward to hide Yvonne behind him. "Grandpa, why have you come?"

"I’m here to see if my grandson’s limbs are still intact!" Master Lancaster replied icily after taking a sip from the teacup.

Henry pressed his lips together. "Grandpa, what do you mean?"

Slam! The old man placed the teacup on the table harshly. "What do I mean? Why didn’t you tell me about your accident on the snow-covered mountain?"

Henry widened his eyes. "You found out?"

"Humph, if I didn't ask, were you planning to hide it from me this whole life?" Grandpa Lancaster sneered.

Yvonne gripped her hands together tightly with her heart thumping wildly. Her fear was consuming her alive.

Grandpa found out about the accident on the mountain. Would he hate her as his daughter-in-law? Would he come here this time to have her divorce with Henry?

The more she thought of it, the more afraid she became. Yvonne’s legs gave up on her and she plopped down on the floor.

It caused both the old man and Henry to look at her.

Henry felt his forehead throbbing. "Yvonne Frey, what are you doing?"

How could this woman be so embarrassing in front of Grandpa?

"I..." Yvonne's pale lips were trembling as she found it hard to speak. She knew that she was misbehaving right now and she wanted to stand right up as well but she did not have the strength to.

"Sue!" Master Lancaster called for the helper. "Come help Yvonne up."

"Sure." Sue bent down to help the girl.

After Yvonne stood up, she bowed to the old man. " Sorry, Grandpa. The accident’s my fault..."

"Oh? Your fault?” The old man looked at her frigidly.

Unable to take the pressure, Yvonne cried. "Yes. I lost my footing and fell. Henry fell down with me and got injured while saving me. Sorry, Grandpa..."

"Hmph, do you know that I almost lost this grandson again because of you!" The old man stabbed his walking stick furiously.

Yvonne hung her head low in shame.

For some reason, Henry felt a pinch on his heart when he saw it. "Grandpa, it's fine. It's over. I'm fine now." "What is it? You feel sorry for her?" The old man narrowed his eyes.

Henry's gaze flickered. "No." "If that's the case, stand aside!" Zachary ordered.

Henry remained rooted in his spot. "Grandpa, who told you that I got into an accident on the mountain?"

He had asked Joe not to tell the old man about this, but the latter still found out. Henry could not help pondering.

"It’s not important who told me about it. What matters is that you were nearly killed up there!” Master Lancaster bellowed.

He had arranged men to go to the snow-covered mountain together with the intention to discreetly set up the two youngsters together so they could give him a baby sooner. He did not expect the husband and wife to stay separately, foiling his plans, so Zachary Lancaster asked for his people to keep an eye on them instead.

To his horror, both of them got into an accident on the mountain!

"Grandpa, I said that I'm alright." Henry palmed his forehead.

"Hmph, you got lucky this time and hurt only your back. You'll lose your life if you get unlucky. Do you know that I only have you as my grandson before we find your younger brother!" Master Lancaster’s eyes were rimmed red.

Henry looked down without saying more. Master Lancaster ignored him and turned to Yvonne. "Come over."

Yvonne walked over with small steps.

"Are you okay?" the old man asked with an emotionless face.

Yvonne waved her hands, surprised at the concern." Yes, I'm fine."

"Of course you’re fine. Henry protected you." The old man stared at her.