Andrew looked at Katherine, who was clearly determined. His heart felt like it was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand.
All those moments he thought were insignificant in the past suddenly flashed through his mind like a slideshow. Each image stabbed at his heart like a knife.
He had never imagined that one day Katherine would want to leave his life so completely. And now, he was starting to regret going through with the divorce.
That regret grew quickly, like a seed planted deep in his heart. It sprouted and took root, shaking his once firm resolve.
Silence spread between them. It felt like even time had frozen under the weight of the moment.
After a while, Andrew finally broke the silence. His voice was a little hoarse. "I'll talk to Grandpa about the divorce myself. But don't tell him tonight."
His eyes showed a mix of emotions—helplessness and concern for the elderly man.
"Uncle Lin said his heart hasn't been good lately. Let's not upset him for now."
Katherine looked at Andrew, her heart full of complicated emotions.
She truly cared about Old Master Zhou. To her, he was like her own grandfather. Naturally, she didn't want to hurt him because of their situation.
She took a deep breath and steadied herself. "Alright. I promise you, you'll be the one to tell him about the divorce."
She paused, her eyes firm. "Also, I'm not staying here tonight."
After speaking, it was like all her strength left her. She forcefully pushed Andrew away and walked straight toward the door.
In the living room, Old Master Zhou was playing chess with Charlotte.
Old Master Zhou's sharp eyes noticed Charlotte wasn't really focused. Her moves were sloppy and disorganized.
He smiled slightly and casually said, "With your popularity, Miss Su, spending so much time with Andrew might not be a good idea."
His tone was calm, but there was an undeniable authority in his words. "Besides, Andrew is already married. No matter whose idea it is, you both should understand how to avoid suspicion."
Charlotte froze mid-move, panic rising inside her.
But she quickly adjusted her expression and replied with a light smile, "Grandpa, you misunderstood. Andrew and I are just good friends."
She tried to make her smile look more natural, but a hint of nervousness still flashed in her eyes.
Old Master Zhou kept smiling gently. "Is that so? I read online that there's no real friendship between a man and a woman. Do you think that's true?"
He paused, his eyes deep and probing. "What do you think, Miss Su?"
Charlotte cursed in her heart. This old man was doing it on purpose!
She felt like she was being grilled alive. It was awkward and painful.
She could barely sit still anymore. She just wanted to leave this place that was making her so uncomfortable.
She tried to look calm on the outside, but inside, she was a mess.
Just then, Aunt Lany walked over with a cheerful smile and said gently, "Master, dinner is ready."
Old Master Zhou nodded slightly and put down his chess piece. "Let's stop here for today."
As he looked up, he saw Katherine and Andrew coming down the stairs one after the other.
Old Master Zhou's eyes instantly filled with warmth. He smiled and asked, "Katherine, Andrew, did you check the room? Is there anything missing?"
Katherine smiled sweetly. "Grandpa, everything's perfect. The room is set up really well."
Hearing this, Old Master Zhou looked very pleased. He said with care, "If you need anything, just ask Aunt Lany. Now come join us for dinner."
Charlotte stood nearby, watching this warm scene unfold. Jealousy surged in her chest. Her hands clenched into fists so tight that her nails almost dug into her palms.
She made a silent vow to herself. She had to find a way to make them divorce. She wanted to replace Katherine and become the lady of this house, the one everyone paid attention to.
Everyone started walking to the dining room. Charlotte kept her eyes locked on Andrew, already planning to sit next to him.
But just as she was about to move, Old Master Zhou's stern gaze swept over her. She instantly felt intimidated and hesitated. In the end, she had no choice but to sit across from them.
Old Master Zhou sat at the head of the table, his gaze moving between Andrew and Katherine, full of satisfaction.
In his eyes, his grandson and granddaughter-in-law were a perfect match. The more he looked, the more pleased he felt.
He picked up his chopsticks and said kindly, "Let's eat."
Katherine looked at the table full of delicious dishes, but she had no appetite.
These were usually her favorite foods, but tonight, they tasted like wax in her mouth.
Still, she didn't want to show it. She didn't want Old Master Zhou to worry, so she forced herself to act natural and ate more than she wanted to.
Old Master Zhou watched her eat with a satisfied look, nodding again and again.
Then he glanced at Charlotte. She was slowly picking through the food, acting like she was searching for treasure.
Seeing this, he felt annoyed. He thought she was being too delicate.
"Andrew, give Katherine a braised prawn. She loves those," Old Master Zhou said suddenly.
Andrew paused for a moment, then picked up a plump shrimp and placed it in Katherine's bowl.
Katherine said, "Thank you."