Dangerous Love: You Are My One and Only Bride novel Chapter 581

Just as she asked the question, the middle-aged woman who claimed to be her aunt began her bitter lament, “So, we arrive at the purpose of my visit. I came to you because I had no other choice. This is your grandmother, correct? Your father’s gone, so you have to provide support. I can’t be the only one taking care of her, right? You were still too young back then, so we couldn’t let you shoulder that burden. Now, you’re married and to the Tremonts to boot! Shouldn’t your grandmother have a share in your luxury?

“Your grandmother was at odds with your father because she was mad at him for failing to meet her expectations. He insisted on marrying Helen Cameran. Her quarrel is not with you. I’ve been caring for her for many years, and your grandmother has recently been involved in a small accident. At her age, she shouldn’t be suffering so much. She hasn’t been able to walk for more than a month; her legs won’t let her. My son is at university and will be graduating soon. He even has a girlfriend. He’ll need to earn money for his wedding and a house. I can’t take care of both ends. That’s why I’ve come to you, to discuss your grandmother’s welfare. It’s been years, isn’t it time for me to get some rest?”

Oh. It was all to saddle her with the old woman. Arianne now understood. Based on sentiment and logic, she shouldn’t ignore her. Based on her so-called aunt’s clothes, she did not look like someone from poverty. The old woman in the wheelchair did not look too shabby either. She did not seem like a bitterly poor woman.

However, she really couldn’t afford to take care of a handicapped old woman. She had to run her business during the day, so she was only able to come home at night. Otherwise, she would have to get a bigger place and hire someone to take care of the old woman. This wasn’t impossible, as the profits that she had received from the café was enough to cover this. However, she would still need some time to work it out.

At the end of the day, she had never experienced this kind of situation. Ever since she was a child, her father had been the one making all of the decisions for her. Then, she lived with Mark and had nothing to worry about. She lacked the calmness and steadiness that was needed in making big decisions; she was currently at a loss. Suddenly, she thought of Mark. He should know what to do. However, with the current state of their relationship… she didn’t have the courage to say it.

Just as she was consumed with hesitation, her so-called aunt walked towards the door, “I’ve got to go. I have a ton of work to do at home. I’ll leave your grandmother with you. I’ve already booked my plane tickets, so no need to send me off. Take good care of her…”

Arianne opened her mouth to speak, but the door slammed shut before she could convey her sentences. The woman had left, and she was alone with the old woman, “Uh…” She couldn’t bring herself to address her as “grandmother”, and she was not equipped to speak to an old woman. She was not prepared at all.

The old woman wheeled herself over to the couch, “Help me onto the couch. My legs are a nuisance.”

The old woman lowered her wrinkled eyelids. The emotions on her face were unclear, “I’ve known for a long time. That incident was such a huge deal. How could I not have known? I also know that Helen had played my son like a fool. My heart broke, and I was angry too. I was waiting for your father to come back and apologize to me, but that day never arrived…

“After finding out about his death and the fact that he had dragged so many Tremont family members down with him, what outcome could I possibly expect if I revealed myself? Our family had a successful business in the past, but it all went downhill after your grandfather’s death. After all, your father ran away from us for the sake of that woman and ignored our family business. I couldn’t handle it on my own, and the money I had wasn’t enough to compensate the Tremonts. I had to endure criticism from every corner too. I was too afraid to step out. You can call me selfish if you want, or whatever’s on your mind. Your father was gone and your aunt was still very young at the time. I couldn’t completely ignore my responsibilities.

“When I heard of your existence, I considered taking you away, but your aunt objected, saying that your mother was still alive and that surely, she wouldn’t completely ignore you. If I showed up, I’d end up having to compensate the Tremonts. So I was afraid. At the time, I was constantly distracted and couldn’t eat for many days. By the time I managed to pick myself up, I found out that the Tremonts have taken you in. Living with the Tremonts was miles better than living with me. What reason would I have to look for you then?”