Chapter 100

Cheryl, who had always lived a luxurious life, regretted wearing her sky-high stilettos today. Her legs were screaming in pain after just a while standing, and the relentless sun above was no help. She kept bending over to rub her aching knees and calves in frustration.

Reginald was having an even tougher time, the heat nearly knocking him down. He had to be helped by a servant to a nearby flower bed where he could sit and catch his breath.

That was when Liam showed up, smiling, with little Jovie and Celena in hand. The trio seemingly without a care in the world.

"Celena! Liam! You are finally back. How could you let us wait like this? Look at Grandpa. He's practically cooked! Did you do this on purpose, Celena? I get it if you're mad at us, but Grandpa? You're distant, ignoring Grandpa like that!" Cheryl's face was a mess as she spotted Celena and started yelling at her and Liam.

The rest of the Stone family chimed in with their own barrage of complaints.

"This is unacceptable! T