Chapter 191

Gerry Hawthorne’s deep, powerful voice echoed through the phone, filling the entire room. Alice Sterling instinctively stepped back a bit, glancing at Edward Hawthorne with a silent question in her eyes: "Is this how your grandpa usually talks to you?" Edward gave a helpless shrug. “Grandpa, Emily is right here with me. We’ll come over and explain everything to you in person.” “She’s with you?” Gerry’s tone instantly softened. “Emily, why didn’t you tell Grandpa someone treated you like that?” Worried he might flare up again, Alice quickly stepped in, “Grandpa, Edward already explained everything. He had his reasons.” Gerry didn’t even try to keep polite, “What kind of reason justifies suspending your own wife?” “You both are coming back to the house tomorrow. I expect a proper explanation.” With that, he hung up before they could argue. Edward lowered his eyes slightly, his face hard to read. “Didn’t expect him to find out this fast. I’ll have my assistant book our tickets for tomorro