Chapter 181
Chapter 181
"Jenna, only I have the right to say whether you deserve this or not. Come here." Vivian beckoned to her after figuring out her concerns.
Jenna approached hesitantly; she was still nervous.
"Jenna, only you are truly worthy of this jewelry. Listen to me. I sincerely want to give it to you. Just take it for my sake. Take it, otherwise I cannot rest in peace." Grandma Richards took her hand and tears were welling up in her eyes. "My child, the Richards family has done you wrong, including me. I did not protect you. It is not your fault that you divorced Hansen. My grandson is unworthy and stubborn. He doesn't deserve someone like you. Since you once were a member of our family, I believe that it was fate. So, I am determined to give this jewellery to you. You don't need to refuse." Vivian paused to catch her breath before continuing seriously, "Jenna, I'm not giving you this jewellery for nothing. I have some things I want you to help me with."
When Jenna heard this, she was confused again. What was happening?
Not only did the uneasiness in her heart not fade away, but it grew bigger and bigger.
In the midst of her dilemma, Vivian's desolate voice rang again. "You don't have to hesitate. Hansen wouldn't find a woman who is more suitable for him than you. I can't watch after you two anymore. I don' t know what the future holds for you but I'm begging you."
When Vivian said this, her face was solemn and she took Jenna's hand with her gaze fixed on her.
Jenna was very worried.
"Grandma, anything at all, as long as I can, I will try my best to help you." She avoided Vivian's sad eyes. Her heart trembled before she said through gritted teeth.
"Okay." There was a glint of light in Vivian's eyes as she said solemnly, "Jenna, no matter what happens in the future, please forgive my grandchildren and the Richards family. Can you do that for me?"
After Vivian finished speaking, she took Jenna's hand and looked at her almost pleadingly.
Jenna's heart shuddered. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly and she looked at Vivian in confusion.
She really couldn't figure out Vivian's words. Was she asking Jenna to forgive Hansen for hurting her in the past? She loved him deeply. Love could make one forgive everything and she had already forgiven Hansen. There was no need to give her such precious jewelry for this matter. She was still cracking her head when she heard Vivian sigh and spoke again.
"Jenna, maybe you won't understand it now, but one day you will understand my efforts. I only ask you to accept it. Only if you accept it will I feel at ease. If you are unwilling to accept it, it means that you will not forgive my grandson for my sake."
The look in Vivian's eyes was almost desperate.
Jenna was completely at a loss of words.
"Please, do it for me. If not, just keep it for me, okay?¹' Vivian begged her.
Jenna felt like she was having a very bizarre dream and she couldn't wake up at all.
But, the ninety- year- old Vivian kept begging her, which freaked her out. This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
If she didn't agree with it, it will hurt Grandma's heart but if she agreed, how would she herself feel at ease?
Jenna couldn't understand what was happening but at this moment, the sadness and disappointment in Vivian's eyes were so evident that she could hardly refuse.
It would be cruel of her to let Vivian down. She lowered her head and thought about it carefully. She figured that she would promise Vivian first. If she couldn't handle it, she would give it to Hansen.
Thinking of this, she bit her lip and agreed, "Okay, Grandma, I will accept it."
"Good." Vivian's eyes flashed with tears of hope and she said repeatedly, "That's great." Following that, she took out a few pieces of paper from the brocade box and handed it to Jenna with shaking hands.
Jenna took it and examined it. She saw an invoice and a jewelry appraisal. However, the top piece of paper was what surprised Jenna.
It was a notarized certificate with Vivian's autograph on it. On it wrote a clear statement that this jewelry was gifted to Jenna.
Her hands began to tremble. It seemed that Vivian had prepared everything. It was definitely not a whim.
Jenna was moved but uneasy. Was she really worthy of this gift?
Vivian handed her the wooden box with both hands.
Her hands were shaking, probably because of her aging. It was a bit difficult for her to hold this thing.
Jenna went to get it from her in a hurry. As the wooden box was placed in her hand, she felt as if there was a ton of stone suddenly put on her shoulders, so heavy that she couldn't breathe.
Vivian breathed a sigh of relief after the jewelry was handed over to Jenna.
She then picked up a yellow envelope from the side of the bed and said seriously to Jenna, "Jenna, regarding your father's death, I have sent someone to do some investigation and they managed to find some evidence. Even so, it's far from enough. I am old and can't do much but Hansen will finish it for me. Jenna, I once used this to force you to move into Richards Manor and whether you understood my intentions, I still insist on doing this. In fact, I did this not just to exchange terms with you, but to make you realize some things so that you will not have any regrets in the future. As I've told you before, Hansen is a good child. He is righteous and loving. But, he has been in the spotlight since young, therefore he may be a little arrogant and unruly, making stupid decisions sometimes. However, his nature is really not that bad. When he found out about your father’s death, he was devastated and has been actively investigating the cause of your father's death since then. This envelope only has a little information regarding your father. I plan to transfer it to Hansen and let him finish it once and for all. I believe that he will someday give you the answer you're looking for.
Vivian's eyes were twinkling, and Jenna thought she was still strong and capable.
Looking at the yellow envelope in Vivian's hand, her heart kept beating.
On her birthday, Vivian had agreed to help investigate the cause of her father's death in exchange for Jenna moving into Richards Manor for three months. Vivian had promised to give her a satisfactory answer within these three months.
At that time, Jenna agreed without hesitation and even moved into Richards Manor regardless of what other people spoke of her.
Now that almost three months had passed, Vivian still did not manage to give her a complete answer.
"Jenna, it has been almost three months but things are not as simple as you think. Can you wait longer?" Vivian asked her seriously.
Jenna was silent and did not speak.
"Don't worry, no matter what decision you make, I will not force you." Vivian sighed, "Jenna, can you agree to one more request? Stay in Richards Manor longer to give Hansen time to find out the truth about your father's death. Only then do you make a decision, okay?"
Vivian looked at her earnestly.
Jenna had not fully understood what Vivian meant, nor had she understood the reason why Vivian said that. In fact, she currently had the right to inherit Richards Manor. Moreover, her relationship with Hansen was very good and she didn't think about leaving.
Vivian spoke again, "Your father’s affairs will be a bit complicated as you go further into the investigation. I hope that you can stay with Hansen and find out the truth. It will bring justice for your father, and through this, you will understand each other’s feelings and see things more clearly. By then, no matter what decision you make, I will support you and accept it."
Jenna stood there. After thinking for a while, she reassured Vivian by saying, "Grandma, don’t worry. I love Hansen very much. I don’t want to leave him nor Richards Manor. I understand that I have to fight for what I love."
She spoke firmly and Vivian was pleased to hear that.
With that being said, she said goodbye to Vivian and strolled out of Ink Garden.
"Old Madam, are you just letting her return to Richards Manor like this? For sure, she will know about Aria's pregnancy. Wouldn't it be too cruel?" Meroy looked at Jenna's back and recalled Jenna's encounter with Minnie, therefore she asked worriedly.
Vivian's eyes showed a glint of light. Deep helplessness was apparent in her gaze.
"What can I do? How long can such a thing stay hidden? It is the reality. If Hansen really loves her, he will find a way to make it up to her. If their relationship really comes to an end, that's fate. This is the will of Heaven, what can I do? Poor child." At this point, Vivian wiped her tears as her heart ached for Jenna. "It would be best if I die so that I won't witness anything. But, I'm still alive. This is really painful for me to watch."
Vivian spoke with tears streaming down her cheeks.
Meroy sighed and felt very sad as well.
The sky was gloomy and snow flew all over the sky.
Jenna was carrying an inconspicuous black bag. No one would have thought that this bag contained the world- famous Ocean Heart. Such a rare treasure was in Jenna's hands at the moment but there was no joy in her heart. She was burdened instead.
In the living room of Richards Manor, Marissa was sitting on the sofa chatting with Earl and Georgia. Aria pursed her lips, frowning every now and then. Every time she frowned, Georgia would reach out to touch her face and ask, "Aria, are you uncomfortable?"
Aria would then make a face which indicated that she wanted to vomit.
Marissa would be very nervous for her whilst ordering people to bring things forward from time to time.
Whenever Aria felt like vomiting, the living room would be in chaos.