Chapter 186

Everett’s POV: “…” It must be said, Grandfather’s words jolted me awake from my daze. I had been utterly lost, but after Grandfather’s wake-up call, my confidence surged back. “Grandpa, thank you. I know what I have to do now!” “Why thank me? I just don’t want to see a girl as wonderful as Scarlett snatched away by another family. Plus, now we have a little great-grandchild on the way. So you’d better step up your game. If you don’t measure up, I’ll personally find a better man to pursue Scarlett!” The latter part was both a threat and a tantrum—I knew that. My grandfather would never actually introduce Scarlett to someone else. I smiled and promised, “Grandpa, I’ll do my best.” “Trying harder now won’t help! Focus on getting your leg fixed first. A cripple isn’t worthy of pursuing our Scarlett!” “…” It was true, but it still stung a little. After hanging up, I called Davis inside. He looked at me and blurted out, “Are you feeling the urge to pee?” “Are you seriously considering going