Chapter 1122

Abigail began, "I don't even—" Louis interjected, "I understand, you aren't close to Johann because of money. I want to shield him. Life hasn't been kind to Johann, and I aim to protect him. You'll treat him well since he's your real grandpa, won't you?" Abigail replied, "Not sure about that." Louis asked, "Why?" Abigail clarified, "If Johann really is my grandpa, it means he abandoned my grandma and my dad when he was little. How can I just accept that?" Louis said, "Johann never planned to leave his family. He moved west for a job years ago. After a while, he wrote home about a woman he'd met and his wish to marry her. Since the family had already arranged a marriage for him here, they sent me out to investigate. Johann was excited to introduce me to her. She had sleek black hair in twin braids and a lively twinkle in her eyes. I never told him the real reason for my visit. On getting back, I told everyone they'd broken up. When Johann would write to Valtara, I'd read the letter