True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1692

"Your father is actually a really kind person. He didn't want to be ruthless," Grace said as she cast him a glance while she heaved out a sigh and said, "If he knew this was going to happen, he wouldn't have shown her mercy. However, what can we do? It's not like we can rewind time or foresee the future."

"He should have known that a woman who seduces a man wouldn't be a decent woman to begin with," Gary said.

"I don't agree with that. What if Celeste was to seduce you one day? Won't you find it interesting and exciting?"

Gary was taken aback. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Celeste would never do that. She isn't someone who will take the initiative."

"Not even occasionally?" Grace asked, "Not even once?"

Gary rolled his eyes. "Are you trying to trick me?"

Grace burst into laughter. "Why are you so sensitive? I'm just asking." "Fine, I'll admit it. That might happen, but it isn't enough to explain why Heinz showed Cindy mercy back then," Gary insisted. "I can understand when it was the first time that he didn't want to be ruthless, but what about four years ago? We have already gotten Celeste's custody. We should have taught her a lesson."

"Four years ago, when Cindy moved in next to us, we immediately moved here. I thought it was already teaching her a lesson. Moreover, we only showed her mercy for Celeste's sake. If we were to be ruthless against her, what would Celeste think of us? We would only be putting Celeste in a difficult situation," Grace explained.

Gary was also startled. It was indeed a troublesome matter. At that time, Celeste was still extremely grateful to Cindy. It was indeed not an appropriate timing for them to take any action.

Sighing, Gary asked, "Mom, what charm does Heniz have, and what did he do to make you to be so protective of him?"

"Well, what's Celeste's magic that attracted you so much then?" Grace asked back.

They stared at each other.

Gary's eyes revealed a hint of helplessness. "I think you're just partial to him."

"Of course I am. He's my husband, the man I love deeply. Who else would I be partial to if not him?" Grace admitted it generously for having a deep sense of affection for Heinz.

"See, you've already acknowledged it. You just can't stand people talking bad about Heinz, right?" Gary asked.

"Yes, especially you. How can you still call him by his name after so many years? You are not showing him any respect." Grace nagged.

Gary wiped his nose and stood up. "Celeste should be ready by now. I'll go back upstairs to shower and change, and I'll see you later at dinner."

Gary would either avoid the topic or play dumb whenever Grace brought it up. She felt helpless about it too.

She couldn't figure out why he refused to call Heinz his father after so many years. What would be so wrong about that?

Looking at his tall build, she noticed that he was no longer a boy, but instead a grown adult who was seeing someone, and even almost becoming a father himself.

Grace sighed in her heart. Perhaps when he really became a father, only could he finally understand Heinz's feelings.

Gary returned to his room upstairs. After walking in, he noticed that Celeste already had her shower and even got dressed. She had even blown dry her hair.

"Go and take your shower now and get dressed soon. We are going down to have dinner with Uncle Jones and Aunt Smith, so don't keep the entire family waiting for you," Celeste said gently as she walked up to him after he returned to the room. "I already got your outfit ready for you inside, with your towels too."

Gary smiled at her and said, "You're right. I was talking with mom downstairs just now. If you feel bored waiting here, you can join her downstairs. I'll be fast."

Celeste was startled. "Is she alone?"

"Yes, she is." Gary nodded.

Celeste nodded immediately. "Then, I'll go keep her company. You go take your shower now."

The next second, Celeste was already tying her hair up as she went downstairs.

Noticing her reaction and how hurriedly she went down to accompany his mother, Gary could tell how important his mother was to her.

It seemed that Celeste was already treating Grace as her own mother.

She grew up without a mother. She didn't even get to see her biological mother. To her, Cindy was her only family member, and yet she was also the one who indirectly caused her mother's death.

Celeste's mind must be a mess right then.

Thinking of what Celeste had to go through, Gary's heart ached deeply for her. He wanted to protect and love her.

Grace might be a better mother compared to Cindy. That was also why Grace won Celeste over easily.

Of course, Celeste was already grateful to the Jones family to begin with, and that was why she was exceptionally respectful to Grace too.