Chapter 697

Carson's return was something Hugh and his wife had anticipated. After all, they knew all too well how unruly their grandson could be. He never stayed in one place for long. If Lambert had been home, things might have been manageable—but without him around, no one could keep the boy in check. The kid had inherited every single one of Lambert's worst traits. Stubborn and rebellious. At first, Jolene had been worried—what if Carson acted up and angered Lambert? Lambert wasn’t a patient man, and when pushed too far, his temper was no joke. But Hugh had reassured her, saying the boy would probably come crawling back in a few days. Surprisingly, though, Carson had lasted much longer than expected without causing trouble. They’d almost thought he’d turned over a new leaf. Now, hearing their eldest grandson’s call, the couple exchanged resigned looks. Just as predicted. Maybe they’d set their expectations too high for Carson. Well, if he was back, so be it. With their granddaughter in her cur