Chapter 288 - Big Enough To Be A Big Sister

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After breakfast ended, Edith followed her grandfather into his room and looked around the spacious room. Her grandfather has been living with them for a few days and Edith knew that it was because of her.

Knowing her grandfather, the old man would want to head back to Z Town soon or find an excuse for him to stay somewhere else, but because he was worried about his granddaughter, Mike tried his best to get used to living with the Mo's.

He was always a simple man and living in a luxurious apartment made him feel a little awkward. 

Fortunately, the little princess was around and she would accompany him most of the time.

"When are you leaving?" Mike asked as he watched his granddaughter sat on the sofa.

"In a while," Edith said. "Neil is arranging a few of his work stuff. Once he's done, we'll depart to A City. Grandpa, will you be alright to stay here when I'm not around?"

Mike chuckled. "How old am I? Do you still have to worry about me?"

"I'm just worried that you would be bored without me here."

"Why would I be bored? There's still Hazel here to accompany me." Mike flashed her granddaughter a smile. "You go ahead and enjoy your short trip with Neil. Take a break and clear your mind. I will be fine. Your in-laws are good people. They will look after me well."

Edith heaved a sigh, knowing that her grandfather was embarrassed to trouble both Sophie and Lucas.

However, the couple had assured him that they don't mind having Mike around. Lucas at least would have a friend to talk to and he enjoyed listening to Mike telling him about his experience in the police force.

"Grandpa." Edith stared at the elderly man's face and hesitated. "I heard from Neil that you are going to work with him to get that person."

Mike was startled when he heard Edith mentioning this matter. He has been waiting for a few days for Edith to bring up the matter about her mother's death or his investigation. However, the girl had not raised the matter until now.

"Hmm…" Mike lowered his gaze. "I have my way to find out the evidence of the Attorney General's crime, but Neil had his way to expose the man's crime. We were both looking forward to the same ending, it's best if we work together." 

Edith observed her grandfather's expression and noticed the same sad look on his face whenever he thought of her mother.

From Grandpa George, Edith found out that her grandfather has been looking for the answer behind her mother's death for years. It was only until recently that they found out the culprit.

Her grandfather has been torturing himself for years.

Edith felt a little sad when she recalled the look on her grandfather's face whenever he came to visit her mother's grave.

Mike waited for his granddaughter to ask him questions, but after a minute has passed, he was both relieved and disappointed that Edith did not ask him anything. 

"You don't have to worry about this thing." Mike cleared his throat when Edith raised her head to look at him. "Grandpa will make sure that we will bring that person to justice. The person who had harmed your mother and those women deserved to be punished according to law."

Edith looked up and flashed him a smile. "Hmm… Grandpa, I know you will. I have my utmost trust in you."

Mike was momentarily stunned upon seeing her smile. It took him a few seconds to recover and suddenly the uneasiness in his heart gradually faded.

The grandfather and granddaughter chatted for a few minutes and Edith reminded him not to do anything dangerous while she was away. 

When she walked out of the room, Hazel was sitting in the living room. Her hand was holding a pencil, but her eyes were staring at the luggage at the corner of the room in a daze.

Edith walked over and sat down beside the girl. 

Noticing that someone had appeared beside her, Hazel turned around and her eyes widened when she saw that it was her Auntie Edith. Swiftly, Hazel evaded her gaze and turned to look at the homework she was working on.

"Your uncle and auntie are going on a trip for two days and one night," Edith said. "Will you be alright to stay with your grandparents?" 

Hazel turned to her again and nodded. "I'll be fine. You won't be going for too long. I can still see you tomorrow evening."

Edith patted at her hair and smiled, knowing that the little girl still remembered what she had told her earlier.

"But I will miss you."

The hand on top of Hazel's head paused. Edith pecked at Hazel's forehead and hugged her tightly. "Well, I will miss you too. Should I talk to your uncle and convince him to bring you with us?"

Hazel giggled. "Auntie Edith, no. Grandma said that I cannot go with you. I have to stay home and accompany her. Grandma said that Hazel is big enough to be a big sister."

Edith stared back at Hazel with a puzzled look on her face. It took her a while to guess what Sophie might have said to Hazel. 

Suddenly, Edith was a little embarrassed. They have been discussing marriage for some time but had never said anything about having a child.

Neil was clueless the first time he had lived together with Hazel. It took him a while to finally be close to Hazel and learn how to look after a child.

This was not the time for them to discuss the matter of having a child. 

Neil was still busy with the matter of Adam and Claire's death as well as the company.

Moreover… Having a baby would require hard work and time. She still wanted to spend a little more time with Neil before they can start having a baby.

Forcing a smile on her face, Edith decided to change the subject. "Hazel, can you help me with one thing?"

The little girl looked at Edith and nodded with enthusiasm. "I can."

"I haven't mentioned what I need you to help me with."

"Whatever it is, I will do my best to help you."

Edith sighed helplessly at the little girl's obedience. "I need you to keep your eyes on Great-Grandpa. He's still injured and I'm a little worried that he will go out and run around. Can you help me to look at him and make sure that he stays at home while I'm away?"

Hazel pondered over the request and nodded. "I can. Auntie Edith, don't worry. I will look over Great-Grandpa and make sure that he will have a good rest."

Edith patted at her hair upon hearing her answer. At this time, Neil walked down the stairs with a cheery look on his face. He turned to look at Edith and a glint of light flashed in his eyes. "I'm done. Come on.. Let's head out now."

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