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Chapter 478 Advising a Breakup

Did you specifically look for me?

After a moment of hesitation, I opened the exquisite box in front of me. Inside was a jade-green ribbon, both the style and craftsmanship were very fine, it was clear that it was of great value. There was also a beautifully designed invitation next to it.

Invitation?

After hesitating for a few seconds, I opened the invitation. It was a wedding invitation from Walter and Marjorie. The wedding photo on it had been replaced with a cartoon image of the bride and groom. Looking at the invitation in my hand, I didn't rush to speak. I just stared silently at the wedding date. May 18th, less than half a month. away. Why such a rush? And choosing this day for the wedding, I wonder who decided on the date.

After a long silence, I looked at the old lady, smiled faintly, and said, "Thank you for your gift, I really like it. Also, congratulations to Mr. Hinton and Ms. Knight."

The old lady seemed to have been observing my reaction all along. Seeing my response, she nodded slightly and said, "In theory, Walter's marriage shouldn't bother you, but over the years, the Hinton family and the Conner family have been friends for many years. So, I still hope that you could come. Marjorie also said that if you could come to bless them, it would be wonderful."

I pursed my lips, forcing a smile, and said, "I can't promise you that I'll be able to attend the wedding, but I will wish them well."

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She nodded, hummed in agreement, and then said, "Marjorie is heavily pregnant now and can't move around much, she's full of worries. Tabatha, you and Walter were once married. Even though you're not together now, Walter's feelings for you are different. You're a good kid. Now that you're separated, you should each live your own lives. Could you..."

"I won't have anything to do with him anymore, Grandma, don't

worry," I said, my chest tight with emotion, but still managing to smile. "Don't worry, I won't stay in River City for too long."

Hearing me say this, the old lady was delighted. Then, perhaps feeling that her reaction was inappropriate, she quickly looked at me with concern and said, "Tabatha, don't overthink it. I'm not trying to force you to leave River City. I'm just thinking about what's best for everyone. That's why I said what I did. Marjorie is different from you. She's had a hard life, always on the move with her mother. She's suffered a lot over the years. Now that she's learned of her father's death, her circumstances are truly pitiful. It's fortunate that Walter's father brought back news for us to take good care of her. It's the least we can do to put her father's soul at rest."

After all was said and done, although the words were very subtle, I understood them all. The old lady was determined to bring Marjorie into the Hinton family to take care of her, as a consolation for her deceased son.

Understanding what she wanted to do, I naturally had nothing to say. Besides, who was I to interfere? I had my own path to follow, why should I get involved?

Perhaps out of a sense of obligation to me, the old lady had Dale hand me a bank card, saying, "This contains the revenue from all of the Hinton family's projects in Springbury, with dividends paid out every April. Although it's not a lot, if the Conner Group runs into any trouble, this money can provide some protection for you. However, I

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heard from your mother that you've already handed over all matters of the Conner Group. In that case, this money can at least ensure you live a comfortable life."

Looking at the bank card in front of me, I was stunned for a few

seconds, and couldn't help but want to laugh. The old lady seemed to like to use money to deal with everything around her. Indeed, money can solve ninety-nine percent of life's problems.

I moistened my lips, pushed the bank card back, and looked at her, saying, "I don't need it, thank you. Walter and I divorced a long time ago. Whether it's property or anything else, we've already settled it. You don't have to worry about what I might do. After all, as adults, we should part ways with dignity."

She nodded, suddenly looked up at the house, and said to me, "Indeed, you are all adults and should be respectable. I heard this house belongs to Walter. If you like it, I can arrange for the transfer of ownership, and it will be under your name in the future. Consider it as my gratitude to you. What do you think?"

I frowned, naturally understanding the meaning in her words. It seemed she knew that I had been with Walter these past two days. I was originally in the wrong, even if I was forcibly brought by Walter, but in the end, I had crossed the line.

Looking at her, I forced a smile and said, "No need, I have a place to stay, I will leave soon."

Seeing me speak like this, she said, "Tabatha, I didn't mean to drive you away. I'm worried that if Marjorie knows about this, she's pregnant, and I'm afraid it might cause trouble. Pregnancy is the most dangerous time for a woman, and it's easy to have problems if you're not careful. Look at Emma before, wasn't she scared into having problems? So, we all need to be careful and mindful.”

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