NovelStart“Finnley!” The middle-aged woman was very excited that he answered the phone. She did not blame him nor did she ask him anything. She just tried to be calm and asked, "Grandpa's birthday is coming, are you coming back?” "Yes." Finnley answered in a gentle voice.
Finnley knew that there would be a grand celebration on his grandfather's 80th birthday.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs his only grandson, he had to go home to attend it or there would be rumors and his grandfather would be sad.
Finnley’s mother was very happy to hear that, but soon gently sighed, "Grandpa misses you very much, these days he had been talking about you. | will go to tell him now and he will feel at ease.” Without waiting for Finnley to say anything, she said with a smile, "Honey, | won't disturb you anymore. You should be going to work now. Remember to have your breakfast, bye!” Then she hung up.
In the quietness, Finnley felt a bit heavy.
He thought that his mother must be having complicated emotions as well.
When Finnley washed up and went downstairs to get into the car, his phone rang again. He checked the Caller ID, put on his headset and started the car.
“Gloria.” “Finnley,” a girl's voice came over, she was whispering, "the Calders came over last night, | eavesdropped at the stairs and they were talking about your marriage with Eloise.” "You gave my mom my number?” Was he shifting the topic? "Hey, were you listening to me?" Gloria was surprised, "You cannot escape anymore. Eloise has found you, right? Did you start dating someone else to get back at her?” "No." Finnley said in a plain tone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmGloria sighed, "You can't ignore me, | am your friend at home! Eloise’ parents told uncle and aunt your number. | did not reveal a word!” Finnley believed her and didn’t say anything more.
"What did my parents say about the marriage?" Finnley asked, driving, "What is their attitude?” "Attitude?" Gloria sighed," “The Calders were to cooperate with an American company, but they eventually chose the Russell Group. Your parents said that they should wait for you to get back home to talk about the marriage thing. | called you so that you could be prepared for it.” "Got it," Finnley replied in a deep voice. "Thank you, Gloria.” "Are you really in love?" Before he hung up the phone, Gloria asked excitedly, "I read the news, that girl is pretty. She should be young, right?” "Well, I am in love." Finnley told her, "You don’t have to hide it from my parents. It's in the news anyway.” "But they think you are doing it to make Eloise jealous.” "How did they see that?" Finnley was curious, "Making her jealous? Who is she? She thinks she’s important to me?” "Finnley..." "I have never taken Eloise as someone important to me," Finnley said, "When | left Jacksonville, | didn't want to inherit my family business. | just want to have a simple job and didn’t want to see all those flattering faces.” "I know." Gloria knew Finnley the best. Although they were not siblings, they grew up together.
"Well, I'm driving. Let's talk some other time.” "Be safe on the road. When can | meet your girlfriend?” "Don't worry, you'll meet her soon." Then Finnley hung up.
The car headed toward the Marsh Group...
Soon, it stopped at the gate. Finnley got off the car and called Mya.
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