Chapter 50: Isaac’s another demand
Gracie’s brows drew together, suspicion flickering in her eyes. Paulina wasn’t the type to make reckless accusations. If she was voicing something this serious, she might have seen something... or at least believed she had.
Before Gracie could ask anything, Paulina shifted in her seat. "I heard Lawson’s younger son is back from abroad. He has joined his father’s company. A decent boy. He’d be a good match for Riya."
Gracie blinked, caught off guard by the sudden turn. Liam Lawson—Nathaniel’s friend—came from a respected family. This boy was well-mannered, successful, and yes, single. The idea sparked something in her. If Riya were settled with someone like that, all this unease might go away.
"Call Vincent," Paulina urged, her tone sharper now. "Ask him to come home. He has spent enough time looking after the vineyard. It’s time he looks after his family."
Gracie remained quiet. Her husband, Vincent, had grown increasingly attached to the farmhouse, preferring to spend his time managing the vineyard and farmland. Ever since he handed over the company’s reins to Nathaniel, his trips to the countryside had become more frequent and longer. It had become his escape.
This time was no different—he had been gone nearly a month without returning home.
"I spoke to him," she murmured, still distracted. "He said he’d be back in a few days... But please, don’t push this too far. Don’t say anything to Vincent about your suspicions. I don’t want this family falling apart over a misunderstanding."
Paulina cast a displeased look at Gracie, her eyes full of sting. "You think I’m the one causing problems?" she snapped, feeling offended.
Gracie was left speechless, her mouth opening and closing as she struggled to respond.