Olivia Jenkins played her role convincingly, pulling Alexander Marshall back into his memories.
Unconsciously, the corners of his mouth lifted into a faint smile, tears shimmering in his eyes.
"You really are vexing, you know!"
"Grandpa, is your neck feeling better? Did you sleep well?"
Alexander Marshall sighed faintly, closing his eyes.
While he responded cynically, his anger waned; the strength in the girl's hands had managed to ease the tension in his neck and shoulders.
But, Alexander Marshall wouldn't readily admit that he saw her in a new light; he still couldn't find it in himself to forgive her.
"It was your side that exploited a loophole in the agreement, so don't get too smug!"
