Chapter 161

Charles froze for a moment when he heard what Alice said. Jessica curled her lips and threw in a snide comment, "Tried to stir up trouble between a couple and totally backfired, huh?" Charles narrowed his eyes, apparently not ready to back down. "Edward’s little first love, huh..." "What are you guys talking about?" That deep voice suddenly cut in. Edward had returned from the hallway, took his seat, and glanced coolly at Charles. That look was enough—you didn’t need words to get the message: watch it. Charles immediately ducked his head, acting like he hadn’t noticed a thing, but the half-smirk on his lips gave him away. Looked like he’d just found Edward’s soft spot. "I noticed Grandpa didn’t sound great. Something happen at home?" Alice turned her head slightly, worry clear in her eyes. Edward replied offhandedly, "Nothing major. Just said we should go back tomorrow—apparently he has something to announce." Family issues weren’t something to talk about over dinner, so Alice didn’t p