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Jacob's words just now made Celine stare at the man with interest. It was as if she had never seen Jacob before. “You... would do that for me?”
Without hesitation, Jacob nodded. “I would do anything for you, sweetheart. Let's just say, it's all to make up for my past mistakes. You know, I really regret saying a lot of bad words to you.” The man stood up and walked closer to Celine, but before he could reach her side, Jacob said, “Mr. Edgar, before I put this beautiful ring back on your grandson, let me tell you something.”
Since then, Edgar had been silent. Choosing to listen carefully to what was happening at this banquet. As long as it was within his tolerable control, Edgar did not need to voice anything. Everything he needed to say was already represented by Grace. But for this time, it was Jacob who asked and he had to respond.
Smiling slightly, Edgar answered. “What is it?”
“Let me make Celine La
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