Chapter 29

At Robert's outburst, Wendy snapped back to reality. She walked over and gently laid a blanket over his legs. "James just arrived. He's greeting the guests on your behalf. He'll be up soon," she said with a soft smile, crouching beside him. Among all the elders in the Frank family, the only one who had never criticized her was Robert, with whom she had no blood ties. So Wendy's respect and gratitude for him came from the heart. She was genuinely thankful for the kindness he had shown her over the years. Robert sighed. "Wendy, I know things haven't been easy for you in this family. It's not as glamorous as it looks on the outside. I've seen it all." She didn't want to upset him. She also hadn't forgotten why she had come to Frank Manor with James tonight. She gently took his hand and said sweetly, "Grandpa, you don't need to worry. I'm doing fine, and James treats me well. More than anything, I have you. Your love and support mean everything to me. If I were suffering that much, a