Chapter 209: Familiar Meeting
Rory placed her hand on her knees like a lady and listened to what the Count had to say.
"John McCullen contacted me. He wants to meet you. He probably was observing us. As soon as the repair work in your house started, he contacted me. I tried to avoid him, but he is very insistent," he said.
"Oh?’ Rory was taken aback. Why does the father of her parents’ murderer want to meet her? "How is his criminal son doing?" she asked.
Charles’ lips curved up. "I’m hearing that he is getting indicted. Your grandmother must have pulled some strings. I don’t know why she waited this long for getting back at him though," he sipped tea.
Rory shrugged. She didn’t even think about that. Her grandmother must have known who killed her parents from the get-go. And yet she waited. Just like she waited to catch Lennon in a much worse situation.
"Is he waiting for my audience to plead for his son?" Rory scoffed. "Next time he talks to you, tell him that I am ready to meet him."
Count Charles was a little surprised by her decision. "You don’t have to bother meeting him, Rory. Don’t spoil your mood. I bet he won’t have good things to say... that bloody politician..."
"Eh!" Rory shrugged. "I don’t have much to do here. I have to find ways to pass time," she chuckled. "And uncle, these days, I’m getting schooled by people. I can see how disgusting certain people could go out of greed and to protect themselves. Some just bathe in vile wickedness just for the sake of it. I just... I have a lot to learn, don’t you think?"
"That’s right," Charles patted her hand. He was smiling but his eyes were filled with affection and concern for her. "You’ve been dealt a tough hand at this young age... But you are right. You need to learn the way of the world if you have to survive and thrive. If you want, I’ll accompany you. You don’t have to do it alone..."
"Really, uncle?" Rory lifted her eyebrows. "I’d greatly appreciate it if you could come with me. That is if you are not otherwise busy," she added. She didn’t want to do it alone.
"I’m not busy these days other than signing papers. I’m a gentleman, remember? I don’t work," he chuckled, and Rory laughed along. Seeing his belly shaking with him was just a funny sight to behold.
"So..." he stood up and patted her shoulder. "I’ll arrange a meeting in the park or in some other public place. We also can keep a lawyer with us just in case. What do you think?" he asked.