70. Grandpa's Orders

Putting on a gloomy look, Tracy tugged at Lucas's arm, pulling his attention. In a sad tone, she said, “Heidi seems to have moved on already. That man must be treating her well. I hope he can distract her from trying to harm me from now on.”

Lucas clenched his fists so hard that his knuckles made a cracking sound.

Tracy added fuel to the fire, by adding the words, “How unfortunate. Instead of conserving her beauty, Heidi keeps throwing herself at different men. I don't blame her anyways, the world must be cruel and harsh to desperate orphans. They can do anything to survive.”

Even at the risk of losing their dignity?

For the first time, Lucas glared at Tracy. Her body shuddered, and she quickly let go of his arm. “I- I didn't mean to put it that way, however, that's the obvious explanation, right?”

“I'm just speaking the reality which you know of.” Tracy dropped her head, looking offended. “It's not like I have any grudge against Heidi to speak bad of her.”

“You're thinking too much,