Chapter 623

“Y_you were gone; I had to step up. Grandfather took ill, and I_I had to….” Jake was still shocked that his dead cousin was sitting before him and was still stammering.

“Grandfather is fine,” Blake said, wanting to see Jake’s reaction. If he was a part of the scheme of his Mother, then heaven help the family.

Jake’s reaction was of surprise and delight; even a hint of relief was noticed by Blake, then confusion. It was apparent to Blake that Jake was clueless about his Mother’s actions towards their Grandfather.

“Grandfather is fine? I only saw him this morning, and he was on death’s bed.” Jake said, remembering the frail old man.

“There is no need for worry; Grandfather is fine, in fact, more than fine for the moment,” Blake said to relieve Jake’s worry.

Jake sat at his desk due to the shock, and his legs couldn’t support his weight any longer. He was silent, and when he spoke to Blake, he did it with sincerity.

“Blake, concerning my pursuit of Tabitha. My intentions were only to pro