Chapter 92: Chapter 92

"Grandma could indeed have lived a few more years, but she did something that went against the natural order."

"What did she do that was against the natural order?"

"Bringing you back to life, that’s what." The old woman looked at her, "When Mason was little, I knew he wasn’t my biological grandson. The reason I kept silent was because I wanted to find you first—because I feared alarming those who replaced you and having them harm you. This search took over twenty years. It’s true that people have birthdates, but there are too many born at the same year, month, day, and time. Without other specific information, it’s hard to find someone. When I found you, I had just arrived at Blossom Haven and sensed you had died. At that time, my heart was truly in pain, so I went against the will of heaven to bring you back. Such defiance would have been severely punished if I were younger; I might have died instantly. However, after decades of practice, I had some minor abilities, so I managed to resist it. When I first saw you, I didn’t immediately tell you for two reasons. Although Mason doesn’t please me, your parents genuinely love him like their own son. If they found out, it would be hard for them to let go of this bond. And I know your nature, you definitely wouldn’t want to be under the same roof with Mason, determined to be in a situation where if he’s there, you aren’t, and vice versa. Secondly, your paternal grandparents are still alive, and they’re from the older generation with an inevitable bias in favor of boys. I’m afraid you and your mom would suffer grievances."

Lucy instantly understood everything.

She never expected her chance at rebirth was all thanks to her grandmother.

"Grandma." She hugged the old woman tightly, sobbing uncontrollably, "Thank you, I understand your painstaking efforts."

"Good child, don’t cry. Seeing you cry makes Grandma want to cry too." The old woman patted her back, "Now seeing you live well, so different from your last life, Grandma is very comforted. Some fate and bonds are unbreakable. It’s the same with you and your husband."

All the unsorted emotions in Lucy’s heart were soothed.

Thinking of her biological parents who were kept in the dark, she only felt pity.

"Grandma, I understand your difficulties and concerns for us. But Mason himself knows he’s not Mom and Dad’s biological son, while only my parents are in the dark. Isn’t this also cruel to them? Unless they never know for a lifetime, what if they find out one day? What will they think then?"

"I’ve thought about this over and over, which is why I planned to tell you and then see what you say." The old woman lovingly looked at her, "This matter must be decided by you."

"Since I don’t have to work today, why don’t I visit Mom and Dad this afternoon to feel out their opinions?"

"Stay at the Prime Minister’s Mansion for a night, and come back tomorrow morning," the old woman advised.

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Before heading to Northriver City, she went to the address Autumn Fletcher provided, clearly meeting actors. Their performance was too unprofessional, not real, so she paid it no mind.

Unexpectedly, she encountered the elder Mr. and Mrs. Baker here.

Mr. Baker is a founding hero, already eighty years old this year, but thanks to good care from those around him, he’s still in good health.

He and Mrs. Baker live in the military compound.

The elder couple has two sons; the eldest, Jackson Baker, is a Navy officer with two daughters.

Since the Baker Clan has only Mason as the only heir, the old couple often visits here.

When Lucy entered, Mr. Baker asked, "Is this the goddaughter you recognized?"

"Yes, Dad." Liora Hughes smiled, "Come, Lucy, let me introduce you, these are your grandparents."

Lucy stepped forward to greet them, "Grandpa, Grandma, hello."

"Your name is Lucy Eaton?" Mrs. Baker asked.

"The ’He’ in your name sounds similar to the ’He’ in your uncle’s name. Ideally, this isn’t good; have you considered changing your name?"

Lucy raised an eyebrow and hadn’t spoken before Jackson interjected, "Mom, that’s not appropriate. Why should someone change their perfectly good name just because it sounds similar to my brother’s name?"

"There’s indeed no reason for that," Mr. Baker agreed, "She’s not Jackson’s real daughter, not raised from childhood in the family. How can you just change a name given by one’s parents because of a similar sound?"

"But now that she’s part of the family, this could easily cause offense to elders," Mrs. Baker explained, and then asked Lucy, "What do you think?"

"I can’t accept Grandma’s suggestion. You may not know, but my name wasn’t given by my parents or my family; I chose it myself."

"Oh?" The old lady seemed displeased, "You can choose your own name?"

"When I was little, I didn’t have a name and was called ’girl’ by my family. After attending school, I learned a phrase, ’harmony and joy.’ My original family life was unhappy, unloved by both parents. That was my dream, but since ’He’ and ’Huan’ together aren’t suitable for a person’s name, I changed it to ’He Huan.’ This is my name, and no one has the right to change it."

"It’s just a name, if you don’t want to change it, then don’t." Mrs. Baker turned to Liora, "Will my precious grandson come for dinner tonight?"

"Of course, Mom. Since you’re both coming over, he will definitely be here."

Mrs. Baker smiled, "Mason is already twenty-four. With a steady job, shouldn’t we consider his life plans? Do you have a girl in mind?"

"He mentioned privately before how much he liked Flora Palmer from the business Palmer Family. She’s polite and gentle, and he fancies her. Dad, Mom, what do you think about this match?" Liora inquired.

"If Mason likes her, although the Palmers are in business, they’re a prominent family too, quite a good match."

Lucy lowered her eyes, Flora Palmer?

Wasn’t she the girl who previously tried to set her up with Jacob Green?

"Then tonight when Mason returns, let’s discuss his feelings in detail. If he agrees, we could speak to the Palmers and gauge their attitude."

"What other attitude could they have? Ours is a prestigious family. Theirs is merely wealthy with more vulgarity. In reality, marrying Mason is a privilege the girl couldn’t achieve in three lifetimes."

"How many times have I told you," Mr. Baker said, "not to show off your superiority in front of others, but you never learn?"

"There are no outsiders here," she said, glancing at Lucy, "You won’t spread this, right?"

Lucy truly disliked the old lady, "Of course not."

All afternoon, she couldn’t find a chance to speak alone to Jackson or Liora.