Do you know what she's thinking? What's on her mind?
Alessia felt that Grandma Carter simply didn't know. Just as she was about to explain, she saw Grandma Carter change the subject, "I heard Ava isn't your mother!"
"Yeah." Alessia nodded. "It's just a misunderstanding between Ava and me."
She didn't want to mention Ava's schemes in front of her grandmother, nor did she want her grandmother to worry about her.
"Good. With Ava's character, she indeed doesn't deserve to be your mother." As soon as Grandma Carter heard this, without asking for any reasons, she stood on Alessia's side and began to criticize Ava.
Feeling openly favored by someone, Alessia felt warmth in her heart.
Then Grandma Carter took the initiative, "If you want to find relatives, Grandma can help you."
Alessia refused, "Grandma, it's not necessary. I don't want to find relatives. I have you, and three children are enough for me."
"Sia, I really don't know what to say about you. You're so good, and it breaks people's hearts." Grandma Carter's eyes were full of affection. Then she continued, "I heard that you've regained your memory?"
Alessia's eyes paused, and she said, "No, Grandma, I was lying."
"Lying?" Grandma Carter frowned, her wise eyes, despite her age, still full of wisdom, moved slightly, and finally sighed, no longer asking, "Sia, I don't know what you're up to, but I know you have your limits and won't hurt yourself, right?"
Alessia couldn't guarantee this. After all, those people were chasing her. Who could predict what would happen if she led them out?
Alessia furrowed her brows. "Grandma, I want to ask about my Grandpa. I've been looking for him all these years, but there's been no trace of him. Did he... ever contact you?"
Grandma Carter shook her head. "That old guy is heartless. It's been like he disappeared these years, never had any contact with me."
Alessia furrowed her brows. "When he left back then, did he leave any message?"
Grandma Carter thought carefully, this time nodding.
"What was it?" Alessia's eyes showed joy.
"That old guy said if you regained your memory, he didn't want you to do anything, just stay at home, stay with us."
Alessia was surprised. The meaning of these words was similar to the instructions Grandpa gave her when he left.
He didn't want her to leave the Carter family. Grandpa must have known long ago that leaving the Carter family would make her a target.
As for not letting her do anything... Did Grandpa know what she would do after regaining her memory?
Alessia suddenly felt restless. There was no moment she wanted to regain her memory more than now.
"Sia, what's wrong with you?" Grandma Carter noticed Alessia's unusual behavior and asked.
Alessia came to her senses, realizing she had lost control. She shook her head. "Grandma, I'm fine. I just miss Grandpa."
"Oh...." Grandma Carter patted her head, and Alessia leaned her head on Grandma Carter's shoulder.
She didn't like getting close to people, but at this moment, she felt she needed some comfort.
At that moment, Dominic walked in from outside, and when he saw this scene, he couldn't help but stare in astonishment.
When Alessia saw Dominic, she instinctively sat up. She didn't want him to see her confusion and vulnerability.
"What's wrong with you?" However, Dominic noticed. Dominic stared at Alessia's eyes, where emotions were still lingering, frowned, and spoke.
"I'm fine." Alessia shook her head, trying to alleviate the embarrassment, and picked up an orange to peel.
Grandma Carter's eyes swept over Alessia, who was quietly peeling the orange, then landed on Dominic, who looked impatient. She paused for a moment, then stood up and said to Dominic, "Come with me for a moment."
With that, she walked upstairs.
Dominic looked suspiciously at Alessia again, then followed Grandma Carter upstairs.
Feeling Dominic's gaze shifting away from her, Alessia raised her head.
Listening to the footsteps receding, she stuffed a piece of orange into her mouth.
Dominic's return now must be for Tiffany. Tiffany even knew about Christian and Eleanor's identity, indicating that her position in Dominic's heart was quite different.
Thinking of the unpleasant parting with Dominic at the breakfast shop in the morning, Alessia wanted to leave, but she couldn't leave without saying goodbye to Grandma.
Alessia listened while eating oranges, deciding to bid farewell to Grandma when she came down.
It wasn't suitable to continue asking about Grandpa's hostility today. She could only ask another day.
She pondered silently. Then she heard a hurried footsteps coming down from upstairs. Alessia turned her head and saw Dominic's blackened face descending the stairs rapidly.
When his gaze met hers, the anger burning in his eyes almost turned tangible, almost scorching her.
Although Dominic's mood wasn't good when he went upstairs, it shouldn't have deteriorated to this extent. What did he say to Grandma when he went upstairs, and why did he suddenly get so angry, especially directed at her?
Alessia saw Dominic approaching her, and instinctively stood up.
Before she could say anything, Dominic grabbed her hand and strode away.
As they left the living room, Alessia heard Grandma Carter calling out to Dominic from behind.
Alessia furrowed her brows. Dominic quarreled with Grandma, so she got involved.
Could it be Grandma...
Feeling helpless, Alessia saw Dominic lead her away, and they finally stopped in a secluded corner of the courtyard.
Alessia shook off Dominic's hand and was about to speak when she saw Dominic's fist hit the tree behind her, gritting his teeth and sneering.
"Alessia, you're playing the 'cat and mouse' game quite well, aren't you? On one hand, you emphasize to me that you've let go and won't have any relationship with me again. On the other hand, you violate the agreement and tell Grandma about Christian and Eleanor's identities, instigating Grandma to force me to remarry you. You're really something!"
Things were just as she suspected.
Grandma still thought she liked Dominic, so Grandma just called him into the room to persuade him to remarry her.
Grandma's considerate actions made her feel both helpless and warm, but it would obviously lead to conflicts between her and Dominic again.
In order to be able to peacefully coexist with Dominic and research a cure for Eleanor's prenatal toxicity, she temporarily wanted to get along with him.
Alessia sighed in relief and spoke, "Dominic, there's a misunderstanding in this matter."
However, Dominic seemed unwilling to listen to her explanation. He had already concluded in his heart that her speaking would only make him angrier.
There was endless coldness in his eyes, and their relationship seemed to have returned to the way it was at the beginning.
"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? Is it a misunderstanding that you instigated Grandma to force me to remarry you, or is it a misunderstanding that you tell Grandma about Christian and Eleanor? Alessia, your actions only disgust me. I will never remarry you."
As if she wanted to remarry him so badly.
Alessia felt exhausted. When she inadvertently raised her head, she saw Tiffany standing not far away in the courtyard, looking at them.
Why was she in the courtyard?
Moreover, their distance was neither too close nor too far. She was sure that Tiffany could hear their conversation.
Tiffany voluntarily revealed Christian and Eleanor's identities. This was her idea!
Alessia's eyes chilled, and suddenly, without any warning, she grabbed Dominic's arm and, using her dexterity, switched positions with him.
"Alessia, are you trying to get yourself killed?!" The words burst out from between Dominic's teeth, showing how impatient he was. He was about to retaliate.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Alessia whispered in his ear, "Look behind the second big tree."
Dominic instinctively thought Alessia was pretending again, but he couldn't help but look over. Upon closer inspection, he saw Tiffany.
He frowned. "Why is Tiffany here?"
Alessia said, "You have to ask yourself. Didn't you come back because Tiffany arrived at the old house?"
"Nonsense." Dominic said, "Clearly, it's because you instigated Grandma to make me come back, and you cried to Grandma to make me remarry you. Do you love me that much, Alessia?"
A frown appeared on Alessia's forehead. What did he mean by her loving him that much? He was too narcissistic.
Did he think she was crying to Grandma, begging her to reconcile with him when she leaned on Grandma's shoulder?
Alessia was exasperated. She said, "It has nothing to do with me. Since you don't want to listen to my explanation, go ask Miss Olsen how Grandma found out about the identities of Christian and Eleanor"
Dominic's brows furrowed even tighter. He just hated Alessia using Grandma to suppress him, so he had a preconceived notion, and he wasn't stupid.
He thought for a moment, but before he could make a move, Tiffany, who had been hiding, suddenly emerged from behind the big tree and walked towards them.
Dominic's eyes flickered, he coughed lightly, and said coldly, "Alessia, how long do you want to hug me?"
Hug?
She was clearly just holding onto his arm.
As footsteps behind her grew closer, Alessia didn't want to argue with Dominic anymore. She let go of his hand and turned sideways. Tiffany had already arrived in front of them.
Looking at Alessia and Dominic, Tiffany hesitated and asked, "Dom, are you and Miss La Rosa arguing?"
Neither Alessia nor Dominic said anything, tacitly agreeing.
Seeing this, Tiffany quickly asked again, "Dom, Miss La Rosa, are you two fighting because Grandma found out about the identities of the two children?"
This time, Alessia didn't remain silent. Instead, she spoke unreservedly, "Miss Olsen, you are very idle, asking questions you already know the answers to."
"I'm sorry." Tiffany quickly apologized and explained to Dominic with sincerity, "Dom, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. Don't blame Miss La Rosa. I thought Grandma already knew about the identities of the two children."
Dominic looked at Tiffany, who was sincerely apologizing, with an uncertain expression.
Seeing that the truth had come out, Alessia had no interest in wasting time here anymore. She lifted her leg to leave, but her wrist was grabbed from behind by Dominic.
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