CHAPTER 88 MASTER LANCASTER’S SCHEME

Henry noticed it too and subconsciously took a step forward to hide Yvonne behind him. "Grandpa, why have you come?"

"I’m here to see if my grandson’s limbs are still intact!" Master Lancaster replied icily after taking a sip from the teacup.

Henry pressed his lips together. "Grandpa, what do you mean?"

Slam! The old man placed the teacup on the table harshly. "What do I mean? Why didn’t you tell me about your accident on the snow-covered mountain?"

Henry widened his eyes. "You found out?"

"Humph, if I didn't ask, were you planning to hide it from me this whole life?" Grandpa Lancaster sneered.

Yvonne gripped her hands together tightly with her heart thumping wildly. Her fear was consuming her alive.

Grandpa found out about the accident on the mountain. Would he hate her as his daughter-in-law? Would he come here this time to have her divorce with Henry?

The more she thought of it, the more afraid she became. Yvonne’s legs gave up on her and she plopped down on the floor.

It caused both the old man and Henry to look at her.

Henry felt his forehead throbbing. "Yvonne Frey, what are you doing?"

How could this woman be so embarrassing in front of Grandpa?

"I..." Yvonne's pale lips were trembling as she found it hard to speak. She knew that she was misbehaving right now and she wanted to stand right up as well but she did not have the strength to.

"Sue!" Master Lancaster called for the helper. "Come help Yvonne up."

"Sure." Sue bent down to help the girl.

After Yvonne stood up, she bowed to the old man. " Sorry, Grandpa. The accident’s my fault..."

"Oh? Your fault?” The old man looked at her frigidly.

Unable to take the pressure, Yvonne cried. "Yes. I lost my footing and fell. Henry fell down with me and got injured while saving me. Sorry, Grandpa..."

"Hmph, do you know that I almost lost this grandson again because of you!" The old man stabbed his walking stick furiously.

Yvonne hung her head low in shame.

For some reason, Henry felt a pinch on his heart when he saw it. "Grandpa, it's fine. It's over. I'm fine now." "What is it? You feel sorry for her?" The old man narrowed his eyes.

Henry's gaze flickered. "No." "If that's the case, stand aside!" Zachary ordered.

Henry remained rooted in his spot. "Grandpa, who told you that I got into an accident on the mountain?"

He had asked Joe not to tell the old man about this, but the latter still found out. Henry could not help pondering.

"It’s not important who told me about it. What matters is that you were nearly killed up there!” Master Lancaster bellowed.

He had arranged men to go to the snow-covered mountain together with the intention to discreetly set up the two youngsters together so they could give him a baby sooner. He did not expect the husband and wife to stay separately, foiling his plans, so Zachary Lancaster asked for his people to keep an eye on them instead.

To his horror, both of them got into an accident on the mountain!

"Grandpa, I said that I'm alright." Henry palmed his forehead.

"Hmph, you got lucky this time and hurt only your back. You'll lose your life if you get unlucky. Do you know that I only have you as my grandson before we find your younger brother!" Master Lancaster’s eyes were rimmed red.

Henry looked down without saying more. Master Lancaster ignored him and turned to Yvonne. "Come over."

Yvonne walked over with small steps.

"Are you okay?" the old man asked with an emotionless face.

Yvonne waved her hands, surprised at the concern." Yes, I'm fine."

"Of course you’re fine. Henry protected you." The old man stared at her. Content is © by .

Yvonne lowered her head silently.

Looking at the young spouses who were silent from his reprimanding, Zachary heaved a deep sigh. "I'm not here to scold the two of you specifically, but you aren't right in the matter. Do you know how

worried I was when I heard that you two were involved in an accident?"

"Yes, sir, madam. Master nearly got admitted into the hospital.” Frederick, who had been standing behind Master Lancaster, could not help replying.

Henry felt a pang in his heart. "Are you okay, Grandpa?"

"I'm fine, but I can’t guarantee that if there’s a next time." The old man rolled his eyes.

Henry casted his gaze down. "Sorry, Grandpa..." "Ah, you never stop worrying once you have children and grandchildren... but Yvonne's done pretty well this time." Master Lancaster looked at Yvonne.

The girl pointed at herself, looking bewildered. "But 1 didn't do anything?"

Master Lancaster suddenly cracked a smile that was laced with comfort. "You didn't abandon Henry in the snow. You already did wonderfully."

"Huh?" Yvonne tilted her head. "How could I abandon him? He’s my husband. Of course I'm leaving with him."

Zachary's smile grew wider. "That’s why I say you did wonderful. Unlike some people, they burn the bridge they cross!"

His smile ceased a little at that as his eyes brimmed with hatred.

Henry frowned. "Grandpa, stop mentioning the past!"

"Why? Embarrassed when I talk about it?" The old man glared at him furiously.

Henry spoke faintly, "No. I just think that we should let bygones be bygones. No need to revisit it."

"Hmph, you’re open-minded, aren't you? But I can't leave it. I almost lost my grandson. How could I not be filled with resentment? I won’t forget it my entire life and I'll keep mentioning it so you know how bad your judgment of people is!" Zachary said with a glower.

Yvonne was perplexed but she did not ask. She knew that Grandpa was being vague because he did not

want her to know.

"Alright, I don't mean anything by dropping by today, just want you all to know that I'm utterly upset after knowing about the accident. I’m not hounding you over it but I don't wish to see a repeat of it either, do you both hear me?" Master Lancaster's stern gaze swept back and forth between the youngsters.

"Yes." Henry nodded.

Yvonne followed. "Yes, Grandpa."

"Mm. Wash up for dinner. I asked Sue to make your favorites," Zachary told them with a much gentler expression.

Henry went upstairs to change while Yvonne went to the bathroom in the living room to wash her hands.

When both of them left, Zachary called Sue to him and told her furtively, "Sue, put this in their plate later."

"Master, what's this?" Sue felt her heart jump looking a t the small vial in her hands. It was not poison, was it?

Guessing what Sue was thinking, old man glared at her. "What are you thinking? It’s just a drug for them t o get a baby sooner."

"Isn't - isn’t that an aphrodisiac?" Sue covered her mouth in shock.

Master Lancaster looked up nonchalantly. "Drop it on them later." "But...

"What?"

In a dilemma, Sue smiled, "This isn’t too nice."

Zachary snorted. "What’s not nice? It won’t kill them. They're the ones who won't make a baby. I can only resort to this."

"That’s true but sir will be infuriated when he finds out." Sue looked worried.

The old man pursed his lips indifferently. "Then tell him that it's my instruction. Alright, just do it."

"Okay, I understand.” Sue sighed and went back to the kitchen.

When Yvonne came out from the bathroom, she saw Master Lancaster watching television. It was a musical and he was humming to it.

"Grandpa, you seem to be in a good mood now. Is there any good news?" she asked curiously.