Chapter 707

Richard Evans's gaze immediately shifted to Cecilia Evans.

Cecilia's eyes were red-rimmed, her voice choked. "It's nothing. I can bear it."

Her restrained demeanor made Richard's heart clench. "What exactly happened? Tell me clearly, now!"

Cecilia bit her lip, looking at Richard with grievance. "My mother-in-law always brings up my background... She says I'm a love child, that marrying into the Truman family is a blessing from a past life, and that I should learn from my mother's example, be tolerant, find more women for my husband, have more children... She also said..."

Lillian Evans immediately pressed, "Said what else?"

"She said... when I have children in the future, she'll raise them herself. Children raised under the name of a love child like me would be embarrassing to mention..." Cecilia spoke, tears streaming down her face.

Lillian was instantly furious. "How can they say such things? It's all my fault... I'm the mistress who ruined your prospects! My poor daughter, you're so pitiful..."

Cecilia wiped her tears. "Mom, I'm fine. I don't care about these things. It's just that I keep thinking about these words lately, and the thought of being separated from my future children makes my heart ache."

Lillian immediately understood. "Is that why you looked so worried in front of the Old Madam today? So that's why she sent you away?"

Cecilia nodded. "Besides Uncle Alexander staying with Great-Grandmother, this was also a reason... After all, which elder doesn't want to see their younger generations happy? But it's really okay."

She forced a smile. "Dad, I'm fine. Tomorrow, I'll definitely smile more brightly."

But Lillian cried even harder. "Seeing you force a smile like this makes me want to cry even more... Sob... How can we properly fulfill our filial duties to the Old Madam like this!"

Mother and daughter cried together, making Richard anxious. "Stop crying! Cecilia, you've suffered all these years. I didn't know you endured so much humiliation because of your status! I'll go find Margaret Evans and get a divorce right now! I'll marry your mother! Let's see who dares to gossip about you behind your backs anymore!"

Hearing this, Cecilia and Lillian exchanged a glance.

Cecilia immediately said, "Dad, that's not good, is it? After all, Julian is your son..."

Lillian also chimed in, "Yes, we're fine. If you do this, how will Julian ever come home again..."

Richard had initially been somewhat annoyed by their crying, feeling they were using the filial duty issue to pressure him. But to his surprise, after he proposed divorce, they actually refused. This made him feel much more comfortable!

He waved his hand dismissively. "Don't worry about it. This matter is settled! I'll go find Margaret Evans for a divorce tomorrow..."

After speaking, he turned and walked aside. "I'll call her right now!"

Once Richard was out of earshot, Lillian and Cecilia exchanged another look, both corners of their mouths curling into a faint smile.

Cecilia lowered her voice. "Mom, once you and Dad are married, I'll have a share of the Vance family shares!"

Lillian nodded. "Exactly! I've endured all these years for this day. Finally, it's here!"

Cecilia asked again, "But... did you ever really love Dad?"

Lillian tucked a stray strand of hair behind Cecilia's ear and sneered. "Love? What is love? Daughter, remember, money in hand is what matters most! As for men... they're just tools! If they have money, you can talk about feelings. Without money, what is there to talk about?"

As she spoke, Lillian glanced at Richard in the distance.

Cecilia smiled. "I know, Mom."

At that moment, Richard finished his call and walked back. "I've already spoken to her. We'll go to City Hall tomorrow!"

Lillian said softly, "Alright."

Unbeknownst to them, Evelyn Ross, not far away, had heard every word of their conversation clearly.

She scoffed and turned to leave.

It didn't matter that Richard couldn't see Lillian and Cecilia's true colors now.

It didn't matter that he was so arrogant now.

The day Grandma Eleanor was no longer here would be the day he was kicked out of the family.

Once he had nothing left, he would naturally see everyone's true face.

Evelyn wasn't anxious at all, nor did she have any intention of interfering in the affairs of the eldest branch.

She quietly turned and walked into Eleanor Vance's courtyard.

Alexander Vance was standing in the courtyard, calming his emotions.

Evelyn walked over and asked, "Are you really going to let them come see Grandma?"

Alexander lowered his eyes. "Grandma never says it, but she actually enjoys having her grandchildren around. Since that's the case, they should come and fulfill their filial duties! However, how much sincerity is in that filial piety is anyone's guess."

He gave a cold laugh. "Besides, Grandma is not a confused person. Don't worry."

Evelyn immediately understood.

Grandma wouldn't give them shares just because they accompanied her for a month.

Instead, because they wanted the shares, they would have to rack their brains to please Grandma for this month.

Making Grandma happy was Alexander's greatest wish during this time.

No wonder he was willing to let Richard Evans's family come over.

As Evelyn was thinking, her phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at it. It was an unknown number.

Frowning, she answered.

A deep male voice came from the other end. "Rabbit? Hello, I'm Lion."