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Alpha Wade couldn’t possibly fail to understand the situation. After all, Alpha Kilian had been keeping watch at the hospital for the past few nights, refusing to leave. Coupled with the fact that he was lying on the hospital bed because of Nelly’s betrayal, and his intentions were clear as day.
Although he was undoubtedly thankful to Alpha Kilian about that matter, he wasn’t so moved that he would tacitly entrust his granddaughter to him once more.
While the scars left by betrayal weren’t physical, they were still very much real.
No one knew whether Alpha Kilian would revert back to his treacherous ways one day. Thus, Alpha Wade definitely wouldn’t forgive him so easily.
As though reading the man’s conflicted thoughts, Alpha King Larry hastily changed the subject. “Okay, that’s enough, Alpha Wade. Most importantly, Nelly is fine, right? That’s the main point here!”
Alpha Wade retracted his gaze and shifted it to Alpha King Larry. Wariness shone in his eyes.
He’s a cunning wolf. After so many years, he knows my thoughts all too well!
“What an old geezer!” he muttered.NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.
Surprisingly, Alpha King Larry wasn’t enraged. Instead, he leaned close to the man with a wide grin. “Let me tell you this, Alpha Wade. I’m in a good mood today, so I’m not going to take any offense to your words. No matter what you say, I won’t be angered!”
At that, Alpha Wade studied him dubiously. What does he mean?
Beaming from ear to ear, Alpha King Larry proclaimed, “I’m now the same as you, also recognized as their biological great-grandfather!”
At the thought that Nelly had admitted to it, he no longer had to restrain himself and conceal his affection for the children.
The mere thought of it filled him with the urge to howl aloud.
As he spoke, something occurred to him. He added, “I’m their biological paternal great-grandfather while you’re their maternal great-grandfather. I’m closer to them! Heh!”
The moment Alpha Wade heard that, his brows furrowed. “What do you mean by that, Alpha King Larry? Back when I told you about them, you promised not to snatch them away from me. What’s the meaning of this now?”
“Things are different now! Back then, you were the one who told me. Now, however, it was Nelly who admitted to it personally. I don’t have to restrain myself and feign ignorance anymore!” Alpha King Larry couldn’t help the wide grin that split his face.
In a flash, Alpha Wade swung his gaze to Nelly. “You admitted to it, Nelly?”
Nelly said nothing.
Now that things have come to this, it’s obviously unrealistic to keep it a secret anymore. But well, seeing the two of them quarrel is really… exasperating!
“Hey, don’t blame Nelly. This had nothing to do with her!” Alpha King Larry even defended Nelly.
When Alpha Wade heard that, he grew all the more chagrined. “I’m chastising my granddaughter, so why are you butting in? You’ve got ulterior motives, Alpha King Larry!”
“Nonsense!”
“Not only do you want to steal my great-grandchildren, but you even want to steal my granddaughter?”
Truth be told, that was precisely Alpha King Larry’s wish from the depths of his heart. He really thought so, but he didn’t dare give voice to it.
Nonetheless, at the sight of the grin on the man’s face, Alpha Wade knew that he had hit the nail on the head.
Even if Nelly has admitted to it, I haven’t agreed to it!
Pinning his eyes on Alpha King Larry, he declared battle on him right then and there. “What’s the meaning of this, Alpha King Larry? Are you trying to steal the pups from the pack now? D- Do you have any morals?”
Seeing that the man was panicked, Alpha King Larry countered logically, “How am I immoral? Are the pups yours alone? Besides, Nelly has already admitted to it, so why are you getting mad?”
“I’m simply mad! Let me tell you that the pups belong to the pack! They all have the last name of the pack, not yours!”
“H-How unreasonable!” Alpha King Larry shot daggers at Alpha Wade.
“Furthermore, how has your pack contributed in any way? Yet, you want to acknowledge them now, calling yourself their biological paternal great-grandfather? So what? Their maternal great-grandfather doesn’t agree to it!” Alpha Wade was all fired up when it came to bandying words.
Alpha King Larry was promptly left without a retort.
“Even if they have the last name of the pack, they’re still pups of the Morris family!” he then argued.
“It’s always about the Morris family! If the Morris family wants pups, go and have one yourself! You’re great and mighty, no? These pups came out of Nelly’s womb, so don’t even dream of taking advantage of it to have ready-made pups!”
“I won’t show you any more mercy if you continue acting in such a manner, Alpha Wade. I’m only allowing you to have your way because I don’t want to infuriate you. But that doesn’t mean that I’m easy prey!” Alpha King Larry huffed.
“Allowing me to have my way? Do I need you to do that?”
Alpha King Larry glowered at Alpha Wade, his eyes almost bugging out of their sockets.
After so many years, their friendship was about to crumble at that moment.
Tony watched everything at the side.
That was the first time he witnessed them having a row for real. He turned his gaze to Nelly.
“Nelly, should we… put a stop to it?” He was a touch uncertain.
Nelly was also contemplating that. She mulled it over for a while before answering, “Never mind. It’s their business, so let them resolve it themselves.”
At that, Tony nodded in agreement. Suddenly remembering something, he lifted the breakfast he had brought. “Have breakfast, Nelly. Come here. It’s quieter over here.”
In response, Nelly nodded and headed over right away.
Tony first served her breakfast. After opening and putting out everything, he turned to look at Alpha Kilian on the hospital bed.
The man was seemingly accustomed to the two elderly men quarreling.
When Alpha Kilian noticed Tony gazing in his direction, he likewise fixated his eyes on the latter.
Tony wavered for some time before walking over and placing another set of breakfast before the man. Then, he opened the containers one by one and placed everything out just like he did for Nelly.
Verily, he was exceedingly thoughtful.
Alpha Kilian continued staring at him while the boy said nothing and kept his face tense, his thoughts indiscernible.
After the boy had finished arranging everything, a side of Alpha Kilian’s mouth lifted. “Thank you, Tony.”
“You’re welcome.” Having said that stiffly, Tony got up and walked back to Nelly.
As Nelly watched their interaction from a stone’s throw away, a glimmer of something flashed across her eyes.
Lowering her head, she continued eating.
When Tony had walked away, Alpha Kilian looked down at the breakfast in front of him. It was merely plain oatmeal, but as he gazed at it and ate, he felt that it was the best and most delicious breakfast he had ever had in his life.
He took big mouthfuls, his usual elegant image nowhere to be seen.
Tony studied the man furtively. An imperceptible smile played on his lips when he saw Alpha Kilian eating happily.
Even then, the two elderly men were still squabbling.
Alpha Wade clearly had the upper hand. “Alpha King Larry, I only told you about it previously because you seemed pitiful. However, don’t test my patience! Did the Morris family contribute in any way? Do you think just because you contributed the…” The words were right on the tip of his tongue, but upon seeing so many people there, he swallowed them since they weren’t all that elegant. He changed his wording, snapping, “Don’t think that the pups belong to the Morris family just because of that paltry contribution. Let me tell you that there isn’t such a thing in the world!”
Alpha King Larry’s blood boiled, but he felt that the man made sense.
Livid, he snapped his head around to glance back at Alpha Kilian, who was still eating. He couldn’t help lambasting, “This is your fault, brat!”