NovelApexChapter 1690:
“There's always a way out,” Chelsea said softly, echoing Corrine’s words. “But still, | can’t help feeling worried.”
She stood up and moved beside Corrine, gently taking her hand. “Corrine, do you think Jules and Rachel haven't
returned because her grandparents are giving them a hard time?”
Chelsea had always been gentle with her son. She had never once been harsh with Jules. Even when she was
furious, she held her tongue. Because of that, Jules grew up bold—like a little prince who feared no one.
Luckily, Jayden and Carl were there to keep him in check.
But now, just thinking that Jules might be in trouble made Chelsea's heart twist.
She understood this marriage wasn’t one of equals. It made sense for the Astley family to hesitate. All they could
hope for was to ease Rachel's grandparents’ doubts.
Still, as parents, knowing the reason didn’t make it any easier to see your child suffer.
Corrine could feel her aunt’s worry. But there was no easy fix.
“Aunt Chelsea, Jules plays a key part in this matter, so if anyone can resolve this issue, it’s him.” She gave her
aunt’s hand a reassuring squeeze. “Trust him. He's faced trouble before under Grandpa's roof and always came
out fine. Besides, with the bond between him and Rachel, they won't go too far.”
After all, Jules and Rachel were already married.
If things got ugly, it could hurt their relationship. Corrine believed Rachel's grandparents were wise enough to
see that.
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Jayden, who had been quiet all along, finally spoke. “He’s not a kid anymore.”
Chelsea said nothing. There was no use repeating her worries. She just stared at the door in silence.
Tpassed, but there was still no sign of Jules or Rachel.
Lunchtcame.
Though none of them had much of an appetite, they followed the servants to the dining room out of courtesy.
They barely touched their food.
Corrine noticed her aunt's unease and quietly excused herself. As she left, she shot Franco a knowing look.
Franco understood right away.
He set down his fork, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and calmly followed her out.
In a quiet hallway corner, Corrine didn’t waste time. “Franco, is your father planning to keep us waiting forever?”
If so, they could be stuck here all day and night, with nothing to show for it.
Franco gave an awkward chuckle. “My father holds a grudge. If it’s not cleared, neither side will be at peace,
right?”
Corrine said nothing more.
The Astley family had never been thrilled about this marriage. Their coldness wasn’t unexpected.
It seemed Jules was bound to face a hard ttoday—there was no avoiding it.
“How's Jules holding up?” Corrine asked, knowing Chelsea was dying to know.
Franco looked helpless. “Corrine, it’s not that | don’t want to help. There are guards outside my father’s quarters.
| can’t get close.”
Seeing her frown, he quickly added, “Don’t worry. For Rachel's sake, my father won't push Jules too far.”
He paused, glancing up at the sky. “Let's wait a little longer. It won't be much longer now.”
Before they knew it, it was already three in the afternoon.
Still no sign of Jules or Rachel.
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Jayden gently took her hand. “Stay calm. Don’t panic.”
“I know,” she said quietly.
Just then, footsteps echoed outside the door.
They exchanged a look and turned toward the sound.
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